How do you rescue queer, transgender, polyamorous children from the evil one?

There is nothing more painful than seeing your children or grandchildren not walking with the Lord, especially if they have a history of faithfulness but then turn away. Here’s what I would say to any parent in that situation: Don’t hesitate to speak the truth in love, but whatever you do, keep the lines of communication open with your child. It is a horrible mistake to ever turn your back on your child. People fool themselves into thinking they’re being spiritual when they say, “We shouldn’t associate with sinners.” These aren’t just sinners; these are your own children that God gave you. I think it’s important to keep that communication open. Let your child know that although you don’t agree with what they’re doing, you still love them. Because I’ve seen it so many times—something happens in a child’s life to make them want to turn back to God, and they need to know they can come to you.

I think about the parable of the prodigal son. Every morning, the father got up and scanned the horizon to see any sign of his son who was living in the far country. And one day, he looked at the horizon and saw his son walking toward him. The son was walking, but the father ran and embraced him. That’s a picture of what God does with us. God is working, longing, and praying for return home. And we ought to do that with our children. So pray for them, love them, speak the truth in love, but always keep those communication lines open.