Marshall

Jesus told us to deny ourselves, take up our cross, and follow Him. I seek to do that with great joy, because He is better than everything we give up! Also I want to love others in an unselfish way as Jesus taught. I currently do my best to live out that kind of love with 15 other friends on a farm near the Maryland suburbs of Washington, D.C. I love talking about what really matters, and seeing a friend's heart turn from pain to joy, from fear to peace, and from despair to hope! My writing tends to focus on the topic of friendships with other guys. I have never married and am currently the oldest author on YOB.
Best Friends with a Straight Guy
Best Friends with a Straight Guy
I was best friends with a straight guy. We could live together and share hugs and other brotherly affection without worrying about falling into sexual sin.
Marginalized by the Church
Marginalized by the Church
I was glad I had not abandoned my friend when he strayed, and I was determined to keep being the right kind of friend for him.
How a Prodigal Son Changed the Story
How a Prodigal Son Changed the Story
Remembering the way his parents had taught him to follow Jesus Christ, he had a prodigal son moment and spent over an hour crying to God for forgiveness.
Keeping Healthy Boundaries with Another SSA Guy
Keeping Healthy Boundaries with Another SSA Guy
We were always careful to keep appropriate, healthy boundaries even though we knew we were not sexually attracted to each other. I think we were just cautious of others gossiping if we appeared to be too close. Unfortunately, churches like ours are especially prone to gossip about SSA guys.
Enduring Friendship with My Ex-Girlfriend's Husband
Enduring Friendship with My Ex-Girlfriend’s Husband
It is very desirable and even possible for me to have a decades-long friendship with a straight guy...even though he is married and I am not.
Best Man at My Ex-Girlfriend's Wedding
Best Man at My Ex-Girlfriend’s Wedding
He knew he would not have met her if it hadn't been for me, and he still considered me his best friend. I gladly said yes to being his best man.
Did My Best Friend Betray Me?
Did My Best Friend Betray Me?
My former girlfriend dumped me and was now with my best male friend. Had I been betrayed by both of them?
Will She Still Marry Me?
Will She Still Marry me?
Before I could even think to ask my girlfriend to marry me, I was absolutely sure of another thing: I needed to confess to her that I was attracted to guys.
Dating a Girl but Attracted to Guys
Dating a Girl but Attracted to Guys
I would look and feel more "normal" if married. I would definitely fit into the Christian world better. So, I decided to try out dating a girl.
Being There for the Straight Guy
Being There for the Straight Guy
I spent a lot of time hugging him and encouraging him as he recovered. It felt so good to be a blessing to my straight guy friend in his time of need.
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