LGBTQIA+

First take the plank out of your own eye, and then you will see clearly to remove the speck from your brother’s eye.

Jesus stood up to defend those who were being damaged by those who were standing up for what they think is right.

Truly I tell you, the tax collectors and the prostitutes are entering the kingdom of God ahead of you.

Being gay has given me a deeper understanding of what it means to be in the minority and provided a window into the challenges that people in other minority groups deal with every day. It’s made me more empathetic, which has led to a richer life. It’s been tough and uncomfortable at times, but it has given me the confidence to be myself, to follow my own path, and to rise above adversity and bigotry.