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Risking Grace, Loving Our Gay Family and Friends Like Jesus

Name: Risking Grace, Loving Our Gay Family and Friends Like Jesus
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Book Synopsis: As someone who helped write a book advocating reparative therapy for gay people back in 1987, it was with gut-wrenching love that my wife and I did not let our daughter go when she came out 16 years ago. We first prayed that God would change her, then that he would work out his purpose in her life, and finally, “Lord, what are you trying to teach us?” God answered with insights that led me to write RISKING GRACE, Loving Our Gay Family and Friends Like Jesus. It’s a father’s story about my agonizing personal journey of coming to realize that we evangelicals have lost our way when it comes to gay people by substituting a works/righteousness requirement for the clear Gospel message that salvation comes by grace through faith alone. I explore alternative interpretations to the “prohibitive texts,” but the main foundation for my change of heart is the life and ministry of Jesus, how he embraced marginalized people, and the way he and the early church dealt with difficult issues. I share our story with you, our church family, because many of us have family members or friends who are gay, and we all need help learning how to love like Jesus. I’ve written with as much transparent vulnerability as I can, wrestling with the questions and presuppositions of the average straight dad (or mom) . . . who loves his daughter and his church but discovers that we have been driving gay people away from Jesus.

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Discover a groundbreaking perspective on embracing and loving our gay family and friends with RISKING GRACE, Loving Our Gay Family and Friends Like Jesus. This powerful book shares a father's personal journey of acceptance and understanding, challenging the traditional evangelical views on homosexuality. With unwavering faith and heartfelt love, the author offers alternative interpretations to the "prohibitive texts" and shares the transformative impact of Jesus' life and ministry. It's time to break the cycle of exclusion and learn how to love like Jesus.

Are you ready to challenge the status quo? RISKING GRACE, Loving Our Gay Family and Friends Like Jesus will take you on a soul-stirring journey of self-reflection and growth. This compelling memoir reminds us that the message of salvation comes through grace and faith alone, eliminating the need for righteousness based on works. Let go of outdated beliefs and embrace a more inclusive and compassionate approach to homosexuality.

Empower yourself and join a movement of love and acceptance. RISKING GRACE, Loving Our Gay Family and Friends Like Jesus provides a roadmap for building bridges and fostering understanding with our gay loved ones. By examining the life of Jesus and the early church, this book offers valuable insights on how to lovingly navigate difficult conversations and support those who have felt marginalized or rejected. It's time to transform our churches and communities through a message of genuine love and grace.

Get your copy of RISKING GRACE, Loving Our Gay Family and Friends Like Jesus and embark on a journey towards inclusive love today. Don't miss out on this thought-provoking book that will challenge your preconceived notions and inspire you to love unconditionally. Take the first step in creating a more compassionate world by learning how to embrace and support our gay family and friends.

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