It has been encouraging to see so many people view the courage website.
For those who come from Christian backgrounds where homosexual orientation is a big No No, or for those who have come out as gay, but still want to be a follower of Jesus,(who else makes sense of life), or who are struggling privately and who view life through a negative, fearful, shame based lense.Yet believe that God's love casts out fear.
This blog is for you !
Lets start with acknowledging that Ireland is a village. It is hard to be real, and to swim against the tide in what is really a big village!
Some times we are not sure if we want to stand out, maybe there is too much at stake, the cost is too great, and maybe we are not sure of where we are at anyway.
Sometimes we would love to tell our story, just to say who we are, with all that is inglorious,and maybe confused, as well as the joy and hope that is in us. To be heard with grace, love and acceptance.
Well if it helps to do that, you could e-mail www.courage.ie
But a good place to start is to acknowledge, that whatever my sexuality, I can know myself loved by God. I am a person, made in his image. I am someone for whom Jesus Christ died, he sees me as someone special. All of that is true, whether I am gay or straight. I am loved, and it matters that I choose to continue to be a follower of the one who gives LIFE. That's a good start !
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