About
Scripture first. Jesus at the center. Faithful, even when it costs.
What I do
I write and speak on faith and sexuality using a traditional approach to Scripture, meaning a grammatical-historical reading that takes context, language, canon, and theology seriously. I do not approach Scripture as a weapon or a debate tool. I approach it as a place to meet Christ, submit to him, and become more like him.
What I believe about Scripture
I believe the Bible is inspired, authoritative, and trustworthy. I also believe faithfulness requires careful interpretation, including historical context, literary context, original audience, and the full witness of Scripture. Proof-texting is easy. Honest exegesis costs more, and it matters.
- •Scripture is authoritative and trustworthy
- •Jesus is the center of interpretation
- •Context matters, and faithful interpretation must bear Christlike fruit
Why I write
Because I have watched Scripture used as a weapon when it was meant to be bread. My aim is to do careful work with the text and invite the church into conviction that produces love, not fear. Jesus teaches that we recognize a tree by its fruit. I apply that to discipleship, relationships, and the way Scripture is taught and applied. Conviction that leads to repentance, hope, and deeper love of God is not the problem. But when an interpretation reliably produces fear, shame, despair, and isolation, it deserves re-examination in the light of Christ.
Who this is for
- •LGBTQ+ Christians trying to stay faithful without disappearing
- •Traditional Christians who want to understand before they conclude
- •Leaders who need better tools than slogans
Tone promise
Clear, direct, and rooted in the text. No performance. No point-scoring. No softening Scripture. No using Scripture to harm people.
Core Theological Values
These principles guide my interpretation of Scripture, my understanding of Christian ethics, and my work in the faith and sexuality conversation.
Christ at the Center
Jesus is the center of my faith, reading of Scripture, and public theology.
Scripture With Context
High view of the Bible, interpreted with careful hermeneutics and honest exegesis.
Covenant Marriage Ethic
Marriage is measured by covenant faithfulness and Christlike love.
Love as the Moral Core
Love of God and neighbor governs Christian ethics and interpretation as Jesus defines love, through truth, holiness, and self-giving faithfulness.
Fruit Matters
The fruit of a theology reveals the health of its teaching and application, and whether it is forming people into the likeness of Christ.
LGBTQ+ Belonging
LGBTQ+ Christians belong fully in the church and are called to faithful discipleship.
On Marriage and Covenant
Christian marriage is about covenant, fidelity, mutual sacrifice, and a life that reflects the love of Christ. I do not reduce marriage to a single cultural expression. I treat it as a covenant vocation, pursued under the authority of Scripture and evaluated by faithfulness and fruit, including in same-sex relationships.
On Love and Ethics
Jesus names love of God and love of neighbor as the weight-bearing commands. Love is not sentiment or permissiveness. It is obedience to Christ that seeks the good of the neighbor. Any theology that produces contempt, dehumanization, or harm has already drifted from the heart of Christ. Truth that is severed from love becomes something else.
On LGBTQ+ Christians and the Church
LGBTQ+ Christians are not a project, an issue, or a footnote. They are image-bearers and members of the body of Christ, called to holiness, covenant faithfulness, and Spirit-formed discipleship like every other believer. My theology is rooted in Scripture and leads toward belonging, not exclusion.
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