There are those from religious backgrounds who resist and oppose LGBT equality; some very obsessively and publicly. They make bold accusations and negative statements about gay and lesbian people, their supposed "lifestyle" and relationships. But when a son, daughter, brother, sister or close friend comes out it is no longer an "issue" it becomes a person. They realise everything they'd said was painfully targeted at someone they love. Then...everything changes. Anthony VennBrown
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  2. I’m not in this world to live up to your expectations and you’re not in this world to live up to mine. - Bruce Lee

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  1. It is the Holy Spirit's job to convict, God's job to judge and my job to love.

  2. Remember: He WANTS your fellowship, and He has done everything possible to make it a reality. He has forgiven your sins, at the cost of His own dear Son. He has given you His Word, and the priceless privilege of prayer and worship.

  3. Science is learning to control everything but man.

  4. The blessing of knowledge becomes a curse when we pervert it.

  5. If ever a generation was bequeathed the knowledge of God, we were. Yet we are throwing away this glorious heritage on our lust and passions.

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