4 minute read By: Allie Joy Hudson Parks and Rec The other day I was watching Parks and Rec, and one of the characters comments, “I’ve seen a LOT of porn.” Another character shoots him a brief, disgusted look, but that is the only reaction he is given, as if what he said was…
Category: Homosexuality
Same Sex Attraction — The Advice I Wish I’d Had
By: Kyle Thorp Growing up Most people would describe puberty as a confusing time in their life. Dealing with social challenges and adjusting to physical changes is enough to cause a “normal” adolescent anxiety, heartache, and distress. Add to this the awakening of feelings for one’s own sex, and puberty becomes a horrific nightmare. The…
Why Do Some People Experience Same-Sex Attraction?
By: Kyle Thorp Avoidance Romans chapter 1 is one of the harder passages of the Bible to swallow. I remember studying it with my Bible Quiz team in ninth grade. When we got to the part that mentions homosexuality, there were some uncomfortable pauses and throat-clearing before someone said, “Let’s just skip that for…
The Life I Didn’t Expect — Kyle’s Story
By: Kyle Thorp How my story begins I grew up in the picture-perfect Christian household. My father was the Sunday School coordinator at our church. My mother homeschooled my two sisters and me. We had family devotions, went to Sunday School, Wednesday night services, youth group, and every other church function that happened. But…