tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2780506856626441160.post4166615392988274451..comments2023-08-04T21:37:16.987-07:00Comments on (Gay) Mormon Guy: Seven Truths I've Learned (From Being a Gay Mormon)Davidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03552740645279057549noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2780506856626441160.post-50025969133755493622011-03-29T19:01:31.773-07:002011-03-29T19:01:31.773-07:00Mark -
I agree. Sometimes re-branding seems like...Mark - <br /><br />I agree. Sometimes re-branding seems like a coverup when a company decides to substitute inferior ingredients in their recipes, or drop their customer service, or lay off all their employees and hire them as "independent contractors" so they don't have to pay taxes or benefits.<br /><br />In this case, it was just defining the brand I hadn't ever really defined. The blog's name has always been (Gay) Mormon Guy. I've always winced internally every single time I write the word gay on my blog. I don't like categorizing myself. Ironically. But it's been by far the best tool to find people and share a message of hope and faith... and so I go with it.Davidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03552740645279057549noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2780506856626441160.post-15878201622281016812011-03-27T22:41:53.706-07:002011-03-27T22:41:53.706-07:00I was intrigued by your comment about "rebran...I was intrigued by your comment about "rebranding". I usually get really cynical about this because usually it means that a company is trying hid bad business practices behind an new logo/company name. Or it means that an old company was bought out by a new one.<br /><br />But branding means much more than your public face. It also means what you represent. What are you really about? Sometimes we have to take stock in ourselves and ask what our brand really is. Then we need to SEO for the results of that new assessment! :-)Mark Hansen, LDS Rock Musichttp://markhansenmusic.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2780506856626441160.post-68925521804854084482011-03-11T05:01:09.296-08:002011-03-11T05:01:09.296-08:00"When I have the world and my inner demons pu..."When I have the world and my inner demons pulling as hard as they can, I have to do everything possible to stay attached to the gospel."<br /><br />You are so right! And, I have to say that it really is such a comfort to know that other(s) have inner demons too. Thanks for being brave enough to share personal struggles and lessons learned, even though it's anonymous.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2780506856626441160.post-6575684557155862252011-03-10T18:59:43.040-08:002011-03-10T18:59:43.040-08:00Thank you for all your insights. It is nice to kn...Thank you for all your insights. It is nice to know that there are people dealing with this, fighting each day and staying true to the church. It is not the easy way. Thank you for your example.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2780506856626441160.post-53336539202889590092011-03-09T12:33:37.677-08:002011-03-09T12:33:37.677-08:00I really enjoy that last quote about a computer-ad...I really enjoy that last quote about a computer-adapted test. So true! Trials and challenges just make us stronger so we can handle more. Sometimes though, I wish I could just stay weak and have it easy, even for just a little while.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2780506856626441160.post-88860872656977772852011-03-07T08:38:16.573-08:002011-03-07T08:38:16.573-08:00I used to think that this was the hardest trial so...I used to think that this was the hardest trial someone could face, too. And once I started actually feeling like I was understanding this one, appreciated it, loved myself, and was learning the lessons I needed, the Lord made it very clear that there are much more trying circumstances... some of which are now mine. It's like a computer-adapted test. Answer the hard questions, and you are rewarded with... Harder questions! Isn't life amazing?Davidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03552740645279057549noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2780506856626441160.post-18568204965627050792011-03-07T08:21:29.407-08:002011-03-07T08:21:29.407-08:00Wow. I think SSA may be the most difficult challen...Wow. I think SSA may be the most difficult challenge a person could face. Reading your blog has literally made me tear up with admiration for your strength and for the love available to each of us from our Father in Heaven and our Savior. <br /><br />I know you don't write this blog to be admired, but I am humbled by your obedience and perseverance. Too many people define themselves by their sexual orientation when they should, like you, define themselves as children of God who happen to have a particularly hard burder to bear. Bless you for your strength and for being a voice for those who suffer and struggle in private.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2780506856626441160.post-66742964430083587472011-03-06T14:57:12.859-08:002011-03-06T14:57:12.859-08:00I appreciate your thoughts on #4. To say that you...I appreciate your thoughts on #4. To say that you can't change discounts the power of the atonement. Yes, it's hard and yes it will take work, but will it be worth it? You bet.<br /><br />Change in everybody's life is available through our savior because of the love of our Heavenly Father. Thank you.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2780506856626441160.post-25936541278842758562011-03-06T14:53:42.897-08:002011-03-06T14:53:42.897-08:00Thank you for sharing your testimony and views abo...Thank you for sharing your testimony and views about same-sex attraction and the church. While I do not struggle with that same trail, I do have my own temptations. I love food. LOVE. And the smell of coffee is like ecstasy. I remember being at a work party for my husband and being served what appeared to be a chocolate cake. Upon biting into it the taste of coffee flooded my tongue. I tried not to be embarrassed as I discretely spit the bite out into a napkin. I remembered how the taste lingered and how tempting the rest of the piece was. But I pushed it away and averted my gaze.<br /><br />It's a silly example, but I know so many people who face temptations and try to change the doctrine of the church to allow for their sin. But the church cannot be reformed like a bad government because we (the people) are not in charge. God is. And if He says not to act on same-sex attraction and you can obey, then I can keep saying no to coffee. I didn't make the rules, and I don't understand all of them, but I will follow them because I know when I do I feel peace.<br /><br />Thanks again for sharing your beautiful writings and perspective.Kaylahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03446874512243017903noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2780506856626441160.post-54668099621527879732011-03-05T06:36:15.627-08:002011-03-05T06:36:15.627-08:00I really just think you're the best. Thank you...I really just think you're the best. Thank you for all of your insight and your testimony. It's nice to be reminded that everyone struggles and the best place to turn is to the Lord. You are awesome.Kristennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2780506856626441160.post-84357068711015548642011-03-04T22:52:00.519-08:002011-03-04T22:52:00.519-08:00I love this post. You touch on all the things I ha...I love this post. You touch on all the things I have found to be true, as a fellow member of the Church. You've pointed out some of the most beautiful, peace-giving qualities that everyone can experience and find for themselves. We all have trials we have to go through, and these seven things make life about enjoying, not just enduring. Thanks again for sharing.Kristihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11885026046203920678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2780506856626441160.post-5761172688057832732011-03-04T21:58:49.028-08:002011-03-04T21:58:49.028-08:00This is a wonderful post, filled with such hope fo...This is a wonderful post, filled with such hope for those who have similar struggles. It also helps those, like myself, better understand our gay brothers and sisters. <br /><br />tDMg<br />KathrynWell Behaved Mormon Womanhttp://wellbehavedmormonwoman.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.com