First, The Good News: The Positive Truth About God, The Gospel and What it Really Means to be Gay
Bishop, thanks for the signed book! I enjoyed it. The chapter about your childhood friend, where you described your feelings towards him and how when you realized there would never be anything further than just friends made you feel, was what spoke to me the most. Yes, the part you were 'thinking of not putting in', if I recall correctly.In brief, I have a brother that is gay and didn't make it known to our family until he was in his mid 30's, although it wasn't a shock. His partner passed away at that time, and my brother was going through a hard time with his loss. Although I supported him, I do remember not having empathy that I would have had if it was a traditional boy/girl relationship. I could only relate as if it where a friend that had passed away...sad, but you'll get over it (sooner). Your description of how you felt brought more understanding of how my brother must have felt growing up, being alone, and how he coped. So for that, I say thank you for sharing that part of your life with detail. Receive great success with the book! --blog post on bloginthenowJust finished your book. As I wipe away my tears, I am reminded of the so many similar conversations I have had with my precious Aunt... She and I have talked a lot over the years about her struggles and I am beyond happy for her that she is finally happy and feels truly worthy of being loved. I hope and pray that this book ends up in all the right hands that it needs to because I am certain it will change lives, bring peace and mend relationships. You sir helped me be that person for her long before now, so thank you. --blogpost on bloginthenow