We all learned in elementary school that the Pilgrims came to America so that they could practice their religion without persecution. They were willing to put up with hardships as they left their homes and countries in order to live their…
I live about two hours from the Los Angeles Temple. Recently, I made my first trek there since my son came out gay about almost three years ago. I have always instinctively kept my temple recommend active and remained worthy…
Due to the significant controversy surrounding the upcoming TLC show entitled, “My Husband’s Not Gay,” and (more importantly) due to the very high stakes surrounding the topic of LDS Mixed-Orientation Marriages (defined in this case as a gay, lesbian or bisexual…
By Liisa Lowe Frei, Jordan Frei and the Frei Family My husband, Nick, and I have six children: four boys and two girls. This is the story of our fourth child, Jordan. Almost two years ago I was in my…
When Mormons speak of the Law of Chastity, they often define it as remaining celibate until marriage. In actuality, it would be more properly defined as remaining abstinent until marriage. Today, the words abstinent and celibate are frequently used interchangeably,…
I am the father of a teenage gay son and the sun never sets on the drama and trouble that that boy can get into. As such, there is a continuous need to touch base and talk about the things…
Christmas has come and gone. It is now that carefree time between Christmas and New Year’s. The Christmas tree is still up and Christmas lights still adorn the house. There is a bit of a food hangover from family parties,…
By Scott Van Tussenbrook Some of my favorite childhood memories are of times spent at Grandpa Tuss & Grandma Carol’s. They lived in a little two-bedroom house on a third of an acre of property in Bountiful, Utah. Their gigantic…
By D Christian Harrison As a devout Mormon who is also an out gay man, I occasionally get letters from people looking for insight, validation, or a simple sounding board. So I wasn’t surprised when, a few days ago —…
By Doree Burt I hesitate to share this because I don’t want it to sound braggy, please know that is not my intention. But maybe it will help us all find our feet again and remember that there is still…