Most anyone who knows me or my work is keenly aware of my thoughts regarding homosexuality and the just and equal treatment of gay, lesbian, bi-sexual and trans-gendered people in the church and society. I’ve got a very brief article about the subject on the “words” page of this blog.

I was working on a new article for the Journal of Student Ministries when I stumbled upon a moving story/sermon in response to Jesus’ parable in Matthew about the shepherd who leaves the flock to search out a lost sheep. This wonderful response to that parable was written by Rev. Elder Freda Smith, the first women ordained for ministry in the Universal Fellowship of Metropolitan Community Churches. The story appears in the body of a Bible study available at www.freeingthespirit.org. Freeing the Spirit also has a very thorough and insightful Bible Study regarding homosexuality and the Bible. That Bible Study sheds great light on the biblical passages that discuss homosexual intercourse, relationships, etc.

I highly recommend each of these links; you will find many more that might illuminate your search for a more just and equitable relationship with God and humanity.