After John was arrested, Jesus went to Galilee, preaching the good news of God: “The timeis fulfilled, and the kingdom of God has come near. Repent and believe in the good news!”Mark 1:14-15 (CSB) Dear Friends, In studying the book of Mark this spring, I find myself returning again and…
Feelings or God’s Word?
“Why are there 5 different responses to LBGTQ+? Isn’t God’s truth one?” Ministry Fair Attendee Dear friends, Has it ever bothered you why Christians don’t seem to agree when it comes to LGBTQ+ issues? Why do we have some so-called “Christians” who hold up signs saying, “God Hates Fags,” while…
God’s Beautiful Design for Sexuality
“God did not create sexuality with morality [i.e. rules] in mind. He created sexuality to image the relational mystery of the Trinity, with the ultimate goal that redeemed humans would be vessels of God’s divine presence who invite others to join His Divine Community of holy love.” – Linda Seiler…
Not That Different
Dear friends, When I first joined Outpost at the start of 2019, I was broken and despairing. I had already resigned myself to a life of being crushed by my unwanted same-sex romantic/erotic attractions. I felt like my struggle was super unique and that no one could really understand what…
The Great Revealing
Dear Friends, Once again, the Christmas season is upon us, and so I take pen in hand to bring you words of holiday cheer. It is still early enough, however, that I find myself struggling to work up my “Christmas Spirit.” The cares of the world, friends, and family weigh…
The Walk of Faithfulness
Dear Friends, In the early 2010s, Outpost followed God’s lead to create a new support group, which we named Elijah Company. Rather than ministering to those seeking wholeness in their sexuality and identity, this group was designed to minister to the families and friends of strugglers. As the group began,…
The Witness of Courage: RHN Reflections
A couple weeks ago, I had the privilege to attend my first in-person HOPE Conference. The HOPE conference, which is held by Restored Hope Network (RHN)*, is a wonderful time of worship, testimonies, and receiving from the Lord. As one of the attendees put it, it is quite the experience…
Truth, Love, and Pronouns
“Then we will no longer be infants, tossed back and forth by the waves, and blown here and there by every wind of teaching and by the cunning and craftiness of people in their deceitful scheming. Instead, speaking the truth in love, we will grow to become in every respect…
Looking Back to Move Forward
Dear Friends, Looking back over the decades and realizing the truth of God’s choice in my birth, my particular family, the place for this particular moment, and my experiences has brought me here today to you, my family in Christ. Living Waters was and is for me, one portal (of…
Death and Resurrection
“We want to follow Jesus into the abundant life of resurrection, but we are less than enthusiastic about following him into the garden of Gethsemane.” Peter Scazzero, Emotionally Healthy Spirituality Day by Day These words jumped off the page at me during my morning prayer time. The truth within them…
