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In part 1, I defined ambivalence and shared a bit of how that looked in my young adult life.  I ended the article by saying that “the resolution of a state of ambivalence is not necessarily a complicated process, but the journey through resolution will wind its way...

“I said I wanted to live in the country and in the city both…”  “I am neurotic.  I could never settle down in either the country or the city.”  “You could live between them,” Buddy suggested helpfully. “Then you could go to the city sometimes and to the country...

The word “accountability” stirs up lots of different feelings in people, not all positive. If you have been around any kind of Christian group, particularly a men’s group, you’ve heard about accountability. We think, “I just need to be accountable to someone so I can...

We thought you might like to know which of WGA's blogs got the most views last year, so you can revisit them and/or take a look in case you missed them. First up, we've got an article by Mary Heathman called "My 4 Year-Old is Touching Himself Down There, What Do I...

My last few blogs (here) have been a discussion on reframing celibacy and singleness. We had help from Catholic priest, Henri Nouwen and his excellent, helpful writings. He says that singleness and marriage are equal vocations (callings) in which we have a choice in...

We live in remarkably uncivil times. Television is crass and violent, whether news reports or “entertainment.” Social media allow people to vent impatience and invective at anyone who disagrees with them. Hate crimes, including those against Christians, are on the...

“Does more sex make people happier?”  “Are single people with multiple partners more satisfied with their relationships?” If you want to rely on my word and don’t have time to read the rest of this article, I’ll give you the short answer, the bottom line:  No,  . . ....

Twists and turns abounded early in my sexuality & faith journey. Around the age of 5, I started having experiences of gender dysphoria, mimicking mannerisms that seemed feminine and gravitating toward games most of the girls played. Let’s just say becoming the...

This week, I am reminded that we have so much to be thankful for. Thanks to you, our readers, for being a big part of this. What are you offering gratitude for this Thanksgiving? Here are a few of WGA's highlights: Attendance in our groups holds steady, with between...

Several times, I had led a book study through The Wounded Heart by Dan Allender.  This book was written for those who have experienced sexual abuse. It has been used as the text for WGA’s Survivors of Abuse (SOA) for many years.  Each time I read it, something new...