Monthly Archives: June 2016

Thoughts for June 25th, 2016

Posted on June 25, 2016 by Rachel Conlin McLeod

Whenever I look back at some of my older photos and pictures that date back before 2009 or so, before I came out of the closet and started attending counselling, I am easily amazed at how much progress I have … Continue reading →

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Pride and Confidence is not Arrogance

Posted on June 25, 2016 by Rachel Conlin McLeod

They say pride is one of the “seven deadly sins”. If pride oversteps into the bounds of conceit and arrogance, then yes, pride can lead into a downward spiral of problems. It is one thing to be proud of your … Continue reading →

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I First Saw a Pride Flag in Church…

Posted on June 23, 2016 by Rachel Conlin McLeod

I came across a new article from “Believe Out Loud” entitled, “I First Saw a Rainbow Flag in Church…” and it got me thinking. Here is the link to the article: http://www.believeoutloud.com/latest/i-first-saw-rainbow-flag-church In all my years as a Christian, I don’t … Continue reading →

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Proverbs 11:12 – If You Can’t Say Something Nice…

Posted on June 22, 2016 by Rachel Conlin McLeod

Proverbs 11:12 (NKJV) “He who is devoid of wisdom despises his neighbor, but a man of understanding holds his peace.” Proverbs 11:12 (The Living Bible) “To quarrel with a neighbor is foolish; a man with good sense holds his tongue.” … Continue reading →

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Equality — We are All One.

Posted on June 21, 2016 by Rachel Conlin McLeod

Galatians 3:26-29  ESV “For in Christ Jesus you are all sons of God, through faith. For as many of you as were baptized into Christ have put on Christ. There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither slave nor … Continue reading →

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Thoughts for June 20th, 2016

Posted on June 20, 2016 by Rachel Conlin McLeod

The biggest challenge most LGBT folks of the Christian faith seem to face, as I see it, is the personal challenge of making sense of Scripture– reconciling what they read with what they feel inside. On the one hand it … Continue reading →

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My Thoughts for Today, June 19th, 2016

Posted on June 19, 2016 by Rachel Conlin McLeod

We are all God’s creation. God put us on this Earth for His purpose. Each and every one of us has been gifted with life. God intended for us to enjoy that life and respect the lives of others. God … Continue reading →

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Images of Solidarity — June, 12th, 2016

Posted on June 12, 2016 by Rachel Conlin McLeod
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June 12, 2016 — Prayers for Orlando, Florida LGBT

Posted on June 12, 2016 by Rachel Conlin McLeod

Today there was a horrible, tragic terrorist attack / hate crime committed in a gay nightclub in Orlando, Florida– the club was called Pulse. There was a lone gunman armed with an AR-15 assault rifle, a hand gun, and possibly … Continue reading →

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Solidarity with LGBT Muslims

Posted on June 12, 2016 by Rachel Conlin McLeod

If you are Muslim and LGBT, I support you and encourage you to continue to express your true selves! There is no shame in being LGBT or Muslim! God Almighty knows your heart and loves all His creations– descendants of … Continue reading →

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