The Way of Hope: A Fresh Perspective on Sexual Identity, Same-Sex Marriage, and the Church

The Way of Hope: A Fresh Perspective on Sexual Identity, Same-Sex Marriage, and the Church

The Way of Hope: A Fresh Perspective on Sexual Identity, Same-Sex Marriage, and the Church

The Way of Hope: A Fresh Perspective on Sexual Identity, Same-Sex Marriage, and the Church

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Overview

Most churches today struggle to answer the same-sex relationship debate that is quickly transforming our culture, our kids, and our churches. 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. With deep understanding born from her own painful experiences, Melissa Fisher shows that somewhere between the extremes of condemning and condoning is compassion. 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. Perfect for pastors, parents, siblings, and friends of the ten million people in America who identify as LGBTQ, who long to love them well.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781493409303
Publisher: Baker Publishing Group
Publication date: 07/04/2017
Sold by: Barnes & Noble
Format: eBook
Pages: 240
File size: 4 MB

About the Author

Melissa Fisher is on staff at Gateway Church in Austin, 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. She lives in Round Rock, Texas.

Table of Contents

Foreword John Burke 9

Introduction 13

1 The Way of Perfection 17

2 The Way of Secrets 35

3 The Way of the Monster 57

4 The Way of Medicating 69

5 The End of My Ways 87

6 The Way of Hope 101

7 The Way of Community 119

8 The Way of Work 143

9 The Way of More Work 173

10 The Way of Bravery 201

Epilogue: Views from the Other Side of the Fence 207

A Mother's Perspective 209

The Daddy/Daughter Dance 219

Reflections from Kristi 225

Acknowledgments 231

Notes 233

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