The Way of Hope: A Fresh Perspective on Sexual Identity, Same-Sex Marriage, and the Church
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| Rating | : | 4.67 (980 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0801072956 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 240 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-01-09 |
| Language | : | English |
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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 I had a few locked closet doors in my heart opened to the light of day. My life and the authors are nothing alike, however I think this book is a wonderful reminder that we are all lost, broken and can be saved by grace through faith in Jesus the Christ. I will recomme. Thought-provoking and helpful Lesley 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: compassion.The book was not what I expected. Rather than containing advice for churches in this area and examples of churches responding well, it is largely made up of Melissa Fisher's own story of wrestling with issues of faith and sexuality, and how the church has . 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 has just overwhelmed and knocked the wind out of us. This book had me from page 1 and I finished it in one 6 hour sitting. I have such renewed hope in my sister's truly finding fulfillment and love from the Lord, empathy for what she's been through, and a deeper love f
With a history of condemning people for their sexual temptations, desires, or orientations, many churches and Christians in an attempt to right that wrong have simply adopted the world's more indulgent view.What if the church could show up in a different way?With deep understanding born from her own painful experiences, Melissa shows that somewhere between the extremes of condemning and condoning is the way of Jesus, a way marked with courage, compassion, and hope. It aims to inspire everyone, regardless of sexual identity or gender orientation, toward a relationship wit
. Melissa Fisher is on staff at Gateway Church in Austin, Texas. She lives in Round Rock, Texas. 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, and a speaker
As a result, Christians struggle to demonstrate love and grace to those with same-sex attraction. 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. With deep understanding born from her own painful experiences, Melissa Fisher shows that somewhere between the extremes of condemning and condoning is compassion. Most churches today struggle to answer the same-sex relationship debate that is quickly transforming our culture, our kids, and our churches. 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