Love Comes First

I was in the middle of a degree in biblical and theological studies when one of my close friends told me she was gay. She didn't last long at her church after coming out to her small group.

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An image of the November 2026 issue of Sojourners, titled "Face to Face." It features George Lakey on the cover
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