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PAUL Luther VINES's avatar

You stepped out. You're brave. You want all people who are gay (and others) to feel loved and welcome in the body of Christ.

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Colby Martin's avatar

Thank you, Paul.

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Giuseppe's avatar

I don't know how you are in your day to day life, but you come over to me as a very dear precious person I would like to have as a friend... Bless you my brother

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Colby Martin's avatar

Aww, that's kind of you, Giuseppe.

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Melissa B's avatar

What a vulnerable self reflection — I’m curious to read your analysis of each item you listed!

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Colby Martin's avatar

Thanks Bear! 🩵

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Tara Gelhaus's avatar

I think everyone can be all four of those things to varying degrees, especially depending on the friendships we've encountered through the years. Looking forward to the next post!

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Colby Martin's avatar

Appreciate the empathy, Tara.

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Virgin Monk Boy's avatar

There’s a rare honesty in naming the patterns that keep you from the very connection you say you want.

Most people would rather varnish over them, call them quirks, and wait for their friends to play along.

But truth told without the “but I’ve improved” safety net? That’s where the false self starts to lose its grip.

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