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  1. Andrea
    Clemmons, NC
    Age: 45-54
    Gender: female
    5 Stars Out Of 5
    A must read for everyone
    November 2, 2011
    Andrea
    Clemmons, NC
    Age: 45-54
    Gender: female
    Quality: 5
    Value: 5
    Meets Expectations: 5
    This book is absolutely a must have because it is not just written by one or two people. There are several contributors to this book, most of them have struggled with same sex attraction or have been impacted by homosexuality in some way. I appreciate the publishers and contributors of this book because it is giving me more insight into why I struggle with same sex attraction. I gave my life to God this year and I know my victory is in Jesus alone. My Prince and my King are the only ones I am attracted to today!
  2. Carrielyn
    Chattanooga, TN
    Age: 55-65
    Gender: female
    5 Stars Out Of 5
    This book covers each aspect critical to the topic
    September 11, 2013
    Carrielyn
    Chattanooga, TN
    Age: 55-65
    Gender: female
    Quality: 5
    Value: 5
    Meets Expectations: 5
    I have not read the entire book yet, but it is an excellent resource for ministers, counselors, for anyone who needs help in understanding how a Christian should address these issues. This book does not sweep the issue of homosexuality under the rug, but provides the Christian with necessary tools to learn how to love as Christ loves us without condoning sin. We must remember that homosexuality is sin, but it is only one sin. We all have sinned and fallen short of the glory of God. There is hope and forgiveness, and new life in Christ, for the homosexual, and for us all.
  3. mother in Michigan
    5 Stars Out Of 5
    very accurate title
    July 25, 2016
    mother in Michigan
    Quality: 5
    Value: 5
    Meets Expectations: 5
    This book is by far the most comprehesive book and a must read for all Christians and should be a "must read" for every pastor, deacon, elder, and parishoner. Every church bookstore and Christian bookstore should have multuple copies at the ready for parents in crisis and parishoners who want to demonstrate the correct biblical response, yet show the kind of love Jesus would have had to the LGBTQ community. This book states homosexuality is a sin, like any sin, in need of repentance and surrender to Jesus Christ.

    We, the church of believers, need to acknowledge the rising group of churchgoers who idenitify with the LGBTQ community and learn to and be prepared to demonstrate the love of Christ to them, instead of shunning them.
  4. Darlene
    5 Stars Out Of 5
    Much needed in today's culture
    September 25, 2018
    Darlene
    It was difficult and encouraging to read at the same time.
  5. Bob Hayton
    St. Paul, MN
    Age: 35-44
    Gender: Male
    4 Stars Out Of 5
    Fantastic Resource, Comprehensive yet Accessible
    May 28, 2011
    Bob Hayton
    St. Paul, MN
    Age: 35-44
    Gender: Male
    Countless people are struggling in the church pews today. Our world is full of addictions, fears and psychological disorders. Divorce is rampant as is sexual infidelity. From all corners we are hounded by the siren call of worldly desires and sensual pleasures. What was deviant and beyond consideration three decades ago is considered standard fare today, and today's deviance would make previous generations shudder.

    Enter homosexuality. While thirty years ago this sin was still a mystery for most, today it is trumpeted from the billboards all over the place. And slowly and steadily, the problem of homosexuality is being realized inside our churches today. It is becoming increasingly common for young people in Christian homes to struggle with same-sex desires. And many a pastor, bible teacher or other church leader is confronted with a respected church member admitting to a problem in this area and seeking help. With all the controversy and debate that surrounds the issue today, and with the assumed distance the Church enjoys from this issue, it should not be surprising that many feel unprepared to help those struggling with this contemporary problem.

    "The Complete Christian Guide to Understanding Homosexuality: A Biblical and Compassionate Repsonse to Same-Sex Attraction" (Harvest House, 2010) looks to be an accessible and comprehensive resource that will equip church leaders to handle this all important issue. Editors Joe Dallas and Nancy Heche have personal experience dealing with this problem. Joe is a former homosexual who found a new life in Christ. He is a past president of Exodus International, a network of Christian ministries dedicated to equipping Churches to minister to homosexuals. Nancy's husband was secretly living as a homosexual who contracted AIDS, while her daughter, actress Anne Heche, was for a time, the gay partner of Ellen DeGeneres. Both editors are experienced counselors who continually address this issue.

    Dallas and Heche have compiled a comprehensive collection of accessible and helpful articles covering the range of questions relating to homosexuality. Six others contribute to this volume, ensuring that each chapter contains expert advice. Part one gives a background to this issue calling on the Church to pursue truth, and which gives an overview of the issue and a history of the gay rights movement. Part two explains and rebuts the pro-gay theology. Part three looks into the debate concerning the origins of homosexuality and takes care to evaluate theories from a biblical perspective. Part four contains practical counseling advice for helping homosexuals. Part five deals with how to help the parents or spouse who finds their loved one struggling with this issue. Part six finishes out the book by dealing with some of the hot button policy concerns such as same sex marriage, gays in the military, hate crime legislation, transgender issues, and AIDS. The book is rounded out by a call from the editors for a Christlike response to homosexuality.

    This book seems to have the right balance and care for such a sensitive topic. The Bible is repeatedly brought to bear but the Church is cautioned against making uninformed assumptions. Numerous resources are referenced throughout the work, and it is a great place to start for finding information on any question you are interested in regarding this issue. It is going to be a useful handbook on my shelf in the years to come.

    With the problem of homosexuality all around us, the Church cannot afford to ignore this issue. We must speak truth with love and grace to those struggling with this issue. Church leaders and pastors cannot afford to be without a resource like this. I recommend this book highly.

    Disclaimer: This book was provided by Harvest House for review. I was under no obligation to offer a favorable review.
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