Hi Justin - I'm afraid I can't. I don't know Pastor Kell, and I've yet to face this challenge in my personal life. I'm sure he wouldn't mind sharing some ideas with you if you reach out to him, perhaps through his blog?

I am impressed by the quality of thought here. Thank you all for taking my ideas so seriously and responding with such consideration!

I don't expect making some form of legal recognition available to same-sex couples will satisfy the demand for so-called "gay marriage." I agree with many of you who point out that a major goal of the gay lobby is erasing the distinction between hetero and homosexual relationships. That distinction matters and must be maintained. However, I do think providing PACS or reciprocal beneficiary arrangements or some other such deal removes two planks in the case against traditional marriage, eliminating concerns about hospital visitation rights, inheritances, and the like while offering legal recognition of a couple's commitment to one another. Removing these arguments leaves primarily the argument of "sameness" which is, I think, easily won by focusing on the unique contributions of both mothers and fathers in child bearing and raising.

Hello all! Thank you for the warm greetings! And thanks especially to Troy for the opportunity. I'm honored to participate in the happenings here at Ricochet.
My first contribution should be on its way shortly. Very much looking forward to the discussion.