It’s not a matter of if but when. When will students in your church—or even the child in your home—announce same-sex attractions or transgender identities?

For some of you, the “when” may have been last week, coinciding with National Coming Out Day. But no matter what day kids come out, Christians need to be ready. We need to know how to demonstrate love without affirmation, kindness without capitulation. Ultimately, we need to know what the Bible says and how to respond.

In her article, “How to Respond If Your Child Comes Out Today,” Maria Keffler offers advice for Christian parents in this very situation. And she gets practical, providing suggestions for what to say in the moment, even if it’s just, “I need some time to process.”

Giving our readers a place to process and offering practical wisdom is also one of our goals at TGC. We aim to equip believers to navigate contemporary challenges through resources that are trusted and timely. If you find articles like Maria’s helpful, would you consider partnering with TGC by becoming a regular giver as we seek to apply biblical wisdom to the complex issues of our day?