by Veronica Johnson | Oct 24, 2017 | Family & Friends, WGA Blog
I occasionally do a seminar called “Giving the TALK Without the Shame” where I help parents talk to their kids about sex. In the process, lots of people told me that their parents never talked to them about sex, or talked to them once and it was SO uncomfortable they...
by Jill Huston | Sep 18, 2017 | Family & Friends, WGA Blog
Many years ago when Where Grace Abounds began, our founder, Mary Heathman, wrote a one-page article for parents who sought out our ministry after finding out that their son or daughter was same-sex attracted. Although many things have changed in the years since these...
by Anonymous | Aug 29, 2017 | Family & Friends, WGA Blog
What do you do when the unexpected hits home? Many years ago, after returning home from being out of town for a funeral, my 16-year old daughter and her boyfriend told us she was pregnant. It was a conversation that we were not expecting to have. As time progressed...
by Lori Wildenberg | Aug 22, 2017 | Family & Friends, WGA Blog
“In a Heartbeat,” the short film that has taken the internet by storm, breaks my heart. The film’s intent is to affirm same-sex crushes, and yet also delivers the message that same-sex crushes lead to a same-sex relationship. The film is geared for the eye balls of...
by Lori Wildenberg | Jul 24, 2017 | Family & Friends, WGA Blog
“My young adult just told me he’s (or she’s) gay. Now what?” This inquiry used to be a rare one. This past month I have spoken to three different moms seeking answers to this very question. Broken-hearted, lonely, and confused they are looking...
by Scott Kingry | Jul 6, 2017 | Family & Friends, WGA Blog
“… for the most part people rely on digital technology to communicate, to learn, to be entertained, to purchase goods, and to interact in healthy nonsexual ways. Unfortunately, some people can and do get lost in the endless pleasure that digital sexnologies can...
