The Way of Hope: A Fresh Perspective on Sexual Identity, Same-Sex Marriage, and the Church
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| Rating | : | 4.48 (736 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0801072956 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 240 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-02-15 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
As a result, Christians struggle to demonstrate love and grace to those with same-sex attraction. That means that more and more people who are looking for truth and a place where they belong are deciding that the church is either indifferent to their struggle or outright hostile to "people like them."There's a better way--the way of hope. Most churches today struggle to answer the same-sex relationship debate that is quickly transforming our culture, our kids, and our churches. With deep understanding born from her own painful experiences, Melissa Fisher shows that somewhere between the extremes of condemning and condoning is compassion. Perfect for pastors, parents, siblings, and friends of the ten million people in America who identify as LGBTQ, who long to love them well.. In this book, she aims to equip the church to make a positive difference in the lives of those hurting from relational or sexual brokenness
It aims to inspire everyone, regardless of sexual identity or gender orientation, toward a relationship with Jesus, who wants to offer us all love and hope greater than anything we've ever known."In this book, Melissa takes you into her journey--a journey common to all people searching for faith and navigating the confusing waters of the church and culture. The Way of Hope aims to equip the church to make a positive impact in the lives of those hurting from their relational or sexual differences. Whether you are g
Having seen God's power work in her own life, she is passionate about seeing the lost, broken, de-churched, and unchurched find freedom, healing, and fulfillment in Jesus Christ. . A former teacher, basketball coach, and backpacking guide, she is now a personal and spiritual development coach and consultant, a writer
however I think this book is a wonderful reminder that we are all lost Abby Lingnofski I heard the author on Moody's In the Market with Janet Parshall and bought the author read audio CD's. After hearing the author, I wanted to learn what the church / me was missing when it came to people in the church with same sex attractions. What I found was the book touches all people seeking Jesus, and that . Lesley said Thought-provoking and helpful. This book deals with an important topic and one which Christians have to deal with more and more: how do we respond to people over issues of sexuality, in particular same-sex relationships?Typically Christians gravitate towards one of two extremes: condemning or condoning, but this book proposes a third response. "Wow. Just wow." according to Paapkids. My friend gave me this book after I told her of my family's struggle with the fact that my Christian sister not only came out of the closet, but also told us that she had already been legally married for Wow. Just wow. My friend gave me this book after I told her of my family's struggle with the fact that my Christian sister not only came out of the closet, but also told us that she had already been legally married for 3 years to her "roommate") and the two of them were expecting their first child via IVF. The whole situation . years to her "roommate") and the two of them were expecting their first child via IVF. The whole situation