According to this morning paper, the 35th annual Pride Parade took place yesterday. They said it is the state’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender event. It did not say how many turned out for it. I understand that Albuquerque has a fairly large gay population. You know, I really don’t know how to address this issue. I don’t agree with them but I hate to throw stones. However, the bible says in Leviticus 18:22, “do not lie with a man as one lies with a woman: that is detestable.” So, it is not right, a sin if you will. But, since I qualify as a sinner I cannot throw stones but I would be amiss not to point out to those who are gay that it is a sin….If they held a sinner’s parade then I suppose I could go to it. I beleive it was Bill Gaither who wrote in one of his songs, “I’m just a sinner saved by grace.” That’s me…The difference between me and the folks at the gay parade is that I know when I have sin and I ask for forgiveness and try to turn from those sins as instructed by Christ’s teaching. I don’t think the folks at the gay parade think they are sinning and don’t ask for forgiveness and turn from their sins. That is key for both of us. Folks, I really ain’t judging. When you do wrong you got to admit you did wrong…Listen to me now…Rev 21:8 tells us the “cowardly, the unbelieving, the vile, the murderers, the sexually immoral, those who practice magic arts, the idolaters and all liars will be placed in the fiery lake of burning sulfur” which is the second death”…Man, I sure don’t want that for me or for you…The good news can be found in Rev 21:6….”…to him who is thirsty I will give to drink without cost from the spring of the water of life.. He who overcomes will inherit all this, and I will be his God and he will be my son.” So, you may want to consider praying for forgivness and changing your ways…For me it seems to be an ongoing process, asking for mercy, but I am trying to do better each day….How about you?…..