My Thoughts
My personal blog
I’ll be writing here about the things that go through my head: my life, hobbies, relationships, current events, and many other topics.
My book – ‘Ex’d out’
In 2012 I published this book. It’s a chronological journal representing many changes that occurred in my life, spirituality, and relationships.
About John
I’ve had an interesting life. I’ve compiled some of those details here.
My most recent articles
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"Being willing to change allows you to move from a point of view to a viewing point - a higher, a more expansive place, from which you can see both sides." Thomas Crum As I read all of the posts about gay marriage, Christianity, homosexuality, ExGay stories, and the...
I Stand With Others to Oppose Sexual Conversion Therapy
I was involved in Love In Action for twenty-two years and served on the board for Exodus International for eleven of those years. I entered the ministry with the hope that as self proclaimed experts in their field, they could help me to eradicate homosexuality from my...
LGBTQ people and the Word “Change”
I saw a link to an interview with Jackie Hill, a professed Ex-Lesbian. It's titled "Ex-lesbian Spoken Word Poet Slams Macklemore’s Anthem ‘Same Love’ for Claiming Gays Can’t Change." I was quite disturbed because of the message of eternal damnation for homosexuality,...
Does the Church have Multiple Personality Disorder?
This last week was an internet frenzy of thoughts and opinions. I the wake of John Paulks apology for harm through his involvement in the ExGay movement I saw the reality of what we call the Christian Faith. The reality being, the Christian faith is like a person with...
Ex’d Out Reviews
Memphis Flyer - November 29, 2012 Ex'd Out made into the Memphis Flyer this week and was reviewed by Bianca Phillips Fall into winter with some reading. Fourteen books to consider. Ex'd Out is written for a Christian audience with numerous...
I’m Dad’s Favorite!
"John, your dad gave me this angel pin and it is one of my favorite things." "Did you see my angel pin, I got it from your dad. He's such a special uncle." And yes, a third, "I'm wearing this special pin that your dad gave me a number of years ago." I was standing in...
I Acknowledge – Love In Action Clients
For Those I've Known Through Love In Action I acknowledge You! I acknowledge that the many changes I have gone through in these years since I left Love In Action, have caused some challenging reactions for some of you. I have retracted some things I have taught with...
I Acknowledge – The Ugly
As I thought about the second piece of "The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly," I realized something I was very passionate about that really hangs on the "Ugly." I remember hearing when I was a child that red-headed Irish girls are "feisty." It seemed...
I Acknowledge – Part Five
I acknowledge that through over 20 years of ministry with hundreds of men and women there were many misguided elements that were wounding, confusing, and just plain wrong. But, I also want to acknowledge that it wasn't all bad. I've...
I Acknowledge! – Part Four
I Acknowledge: Through the LIA program, our teaching, and program activities, We established structure and rules that clients had to adhere to that promoted traditional gender roles and society's assumptions. We held them accountable regarding how men and women...
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