by Jason Mellard | Mar 30, 2025 | Blog, Same-Sex Attraction
The Cycling Shorts When I was a kid, my dad loved cycling. He’d suit up in those tight cycling shorts, and one day, he wanted me to wear them too. I didn’t want to—I mean, I was a kid, and those shorts felt embarrassing—but I didn’t know how to say no. So, I put them...
by Jason Mellard | Mar 14, 2025 | Blog, Same-Sex Attraction
I choose to embrace mystery but am careful to lean into the ones that serve me most. Last summer, I walked toward the pool at the YMCA and came upon the most attractive man I had ever seen. At least I think he was. I’ll never know. He had just finished his swim and...
by Jason Mellard | Mar 13, 2025 | Blog, Same-Sex Attraction
I am creating this post to honor my dad, honor me, and honor our story together. I’ll highlight the impact of abuse, the power of forgiveness, and the sovereignty of God. I am glad to invite you into more of my story. Whether you have been deeply hurt or have hurt...
by Jason Mellard | Feb 20, 2025 | Blog, Same-Sex Attraction
Images of guys still draw my attention. I recently typed “man lying in bed” into Adobe iStock to find a blog feature photo, expecting the results to be PG. Suggestive imagery was scattered in the results. I wanted to linger but closed the browser. I was bummed that I...
by Jason Mellard | Feb 11, 2025 | Blog, Same-Sex Attraction
Ken Williams, co-founder of Changed Movement, said, “You’ll never experience unconditional love until you first share your condition.” Here is what that means to me: When we are honest with God about our sin and grief, our felt experience of his unconditional love...
by Jason Mellard | Feb 11, 2025 | Blog, Same-Sex Attraction
My wife and kids were out of the house and I had gone to bed early. It had been a long day. As I laid my head on the pillow an image came to mind. A strong, attractive man, half dressed, was leaning back in a chair facing me. I felt he was inviting me towards him. ...
