Everything I Needed to Know to be a Better Christian I Learned from Having a Son who is Gay

I have learned to have compassion toward other parents whose children are living a lifestyle different from the one they were taught. 1 Peter 3:8

I have learned to be caring toward his friends, in hopes that I can make a difference, and that it is possible to accept someone without approving their behavior. Jude 1:22

I have learned that I am not responsible for his choices, because each of us has to individually answer to God. Philippians 2:13

I have learned to pray without ceasing. 1 Thessalonians 5:7

I have learned to count this time of “testing my faith” as a blessing, because it will fine-tune me to show compassion to others who are hurting. James 1:2, 3

I have learned to ask God for wisdom in decisions I need to make. James 1:5

I have learned what true friendship is and how to be a conduit of God’s love. Proverbs 18:24

I have learned what unconditional love is all about. 1 Corinthians 13:48a

I have learned about patience. “The strength of those who wait upon the Lord will be renewed.” Isaiah 40:31

I have learned to relinquish my child to God and, in turn, to love ex-gays and strugglers as the children God has sent in my path. Proverbs 11:21