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by Michael Parise | Aug 29, 2013
I no longer apologize for being gay. It took a while, but I have emerged from the darkness and oppression of denial. Mine is a highly personal and unique story. It is also painful to tell because it does not paint a flattering portrait of me or of the church. I’ve...
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by Michael Parise | Nov 24, 2012
So how was the weekend? Thanksgiving meals, parades, football games, shopping excursions and family time have created a uniquely American holiday. It’s a nexus of events that bring together the best and sometimes the not so best in us. Anything happen to you that...
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by Michael Parise | Aug 21, 2012
To continue this short series on sex, love and intimacy I wanted to offer some reasons why many people seem unable to inviting others into their intimate lives. In my pastoral counseling practice I listened to many frustrating situations concerning individuals and...
