Musings on Same-Sex Attraction from Across the North Atlantic Swells - Part 2
This is the conclusion of a two-part entry written by “Patrick Fitz”, an anonymous member of Courage International. Read Part 1 here. I found myself living with my aging and increasingly more fragile…
Musings on Same-Sex Attraction from Across the North Atlantic Swells - Part 1
This is the first of a two-part entry written by “Patrick Fitz”, an anonymous member of Courage International. I once heard Mother Angelica say that if you didn't experience a certain degree of…
What Have I Received from Encourage?
A place to tell our story – When a family member first comes to our Encourage group, he or she is given as much time as needed to tell their story. In my case, I probably spent an hour or more on the…
7 Characteristics of Authentic Male Friendship - Part Four
The following piece is written by “Elliot N”, an anonymous member of Courage International. This is the fourth and final part of a series on the topic of authentic male friendship. Read Part 1, Part…
7 Characteristics of Authentic Male Friendship - Part Three
The following piece is written by "Elliot N", an anonymous member of Courage International. This is the third of a four-part series on the topic of authentic male friendship. Read Part 1 and Part 2.…
7 Characteristics of Authentic Male Friendship - Part Two
The following piece is written by "Elliot N", an anonymous member of Courage International. This is the second of a four-part series on the topic of authentic male friendship. Read Part 1. Part 2 Now…
7 Characteristics of Authentic Male Friendship - Part One
The following piece is written by "Elliot N", an anonymous member of Courage International. This is the first of a four-part series on the topic of authentic male friendship. Part 1 One of the most…
Share the Good News
"…He gave a command to our fathers to make it known to their children that the next generation might know it…" Psalm 78:5-6 "I don't understand why the Church doesn't do more to spread the word…
“So, Are You Dating Anyone?”
“So, are you dating anyone?” Since college, this question has been a source, at best, of discomfort; at worst, of insecurity. Those who ask are well-meaning; most simply just making conversation. I…
YouTube Porn and the Search for Manhood
So, last night I found myself looking at YouTube. Only this time it wasn’t videos of screaming goats that sound like humans, or about some crazy zits being squeezed, or about decapitated reptile…
