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…
A Year In Review
Dear Friends, Hard to believe, but just over one year ago, I took the reins as President of Outpost-TCJHOP. In noticing the date passing by on the calendar, I found myself reflecting on this past year and praising God for His faithfulness to the ministry. The past year, like many…
Until Christ is Formed
Dear Friends, One of the exciting events of this summer was Joshua Fellowship holding its Summer Intensive. In mid-August, Joshua Fellowship wrapped up the Intensive with its Capstone Retreat. I am so grateful for our volunteer leaders Jon and Jeremy who led us through the weekend’s activities, as well as…
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,…
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…
Leaving a Legacy
When I was a young girl, my aunt Mags moved to the east coast for a job, far away from the family. Before she left, she gave me her entire Nancy Drew mystery book collection: over 50 hardcover books for me to pore over and enjoy. She was delighted to…
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…
Why Does Outpost Speak to Churches?
I love when Outpost gets to speak to churches and ministries. It’s a great opportunity to connect with believers and to help them navigate difficult questions and topics. In the past three months, we’ve been invited to speak at two churches. One event was a full Distinctions seminar, and one…
New Year, New Office, Same God
“Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past. See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the wilderness and streams in the wasteland.” Isaiah 43:18-19 (NIV) Dear Friends, I’m glad to be in our…
The Tangible Hope of the Gospel
“I keep asking that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, may give you the Spirit of wisdom and revelation, so that you may know him better. I pray that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened in order that you may know the hope to…
