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Reflections, theological insights, and field reports from Rev. Walter L. Smith III (WS-3) on faith, identity, and the LGBTQIA+ community.

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01November 2015

"The Truth Will Set You Free"

A reflective piece exploring the intersection of truth, faith, and freedom — foundational to the ABBA CARES philosophy.

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02December 2024

"Ideological Wars for Our Children"

An examination of the cultural and spiritual battles being waged over the hearts and minds of the next generation.

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03February 2025

"LGBTQ+: My Work in the Field"

A personal account of Rev. Walter L. Smith III's decades of frontline ministry and advocacy within the LGBTQIA+ community.

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04September 2024

"Putting Myself Through Hell"

A raw and honest reflection by Rev. Walter L. Smith III on the personal cost of frontline ministry and the sacrifices made in service to others.

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05July 2023

"LGBTQ+, the Black Church, and When Christian Love Isn't Enough"

An incisive exploration of the tensions between Black church tradition and LGBTQ+ inclusion — and what genuine Christian love demands in that space.

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06March 2022

"LGBTQ+: So Why Did You Write The Father's Heart on Homosexuality?"

Rev. Walter L. Smith III answers the question behind the book — sharing the personal calling and theological conviction that led him to write his landmark work.

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07June 2023

"When God Gets a Bad Wrap"

A candid reflection on how distorted representations of God — often wielded through religion — harm people, and what it looks like to restore an accurate, loving image of the Divine.

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