tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8642167378367548721.post2802174596272825701..comments2024-03-24T00:59:11.710-07:00Comments on Thoughts on Books: Out of a Far CountryCathyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13105571098810204461noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8642167378367548721.post-37285040038988922152015-07-08T15:10:08.940-07:002015-07-08T15:10:08.940-07:00I agree Christopher's story is not every perso...I agree Christopher's story is not every persons story who has same sex attraction. But I don't believe Christopher believed his homosexuality was only a feeling, but rather that he very much identified himself as a gay man.<br /><br />That's what makes his story so remarkable. He grew to identify with 'Whose' he was, not who he is. The theme of his book is not geared to his feelings about sex, but his realization that God had called him to be holy, like He is holy.<br /><br />This book spoke to me as a straight woman and encouraged me to seek God in my own sins, that are not any better or worse than Christopher's or anyone elses. It encouraged me to be holy as God is holy. That's what I loved about this book. : ) <br /><br />Hope you get a chance to check it out. So glad you stopped by Laura! I appreciate your kind comment.<br />Cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13105571098810204461noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8642167378367548721.post-92050794485210132402015-07-08T08:08:06.323-07:002015-07-08T08:08:06.323-07:00It sounds like Christopher had a hard yet rewardin...It sounds like Christopher had a hard yet rewarding journey to God. I think we must remember, though, that not everyone who is gay or lesbian has the same story. In his words that you quoted above, Christopher described his homosexuality as a feeling. Although I am not a lesbian, I am guessing that one's attraction to the same sex is not always "just a feeling." The book God and the Gay Christian by Matthew Vines tells a very different story than the one that Christopher tells. Laurahttp://www.godwardwithlaura.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8642167378367548721.post-78547567942238792532014-12-31T13:32:22.157-08:002014-12-31T13:32:22.157-08:00Thank you for this recommendation. I have gay love...Thank you for this recommendation. I have gay loved ones, too, and would love to read another's story. It's going on the reading list!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8642167378367548721.post-25178076985756097902014-02-19T08:34:35.606-08:002014-02-19T08:34:35.606-08:00Interesting book, I haven't hear of this one. ...Interesting book, I haven't hear of this one. I'm so glad you shared!<br /><br />MarissaMarissa Writeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02557910393774076893noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8642167378367548721.post-65573927927853819902014-02-18T08:49:30.596-08:002014-02-18T08:49:30.596-08:00Thank-you all for stopping by and sharing in the c...Thank-you all for stopping by and sharing in the comments. I was blessed by all of them! <br /><br />Christopher's mom reminded me that you can never spend to much time in prayer and that God truly hears us. And Christopher has encouraged me to remember our identity as Christians is in Christ alone. Their story is beautiful and I hope you all get a chance to read the book or at least visit their website and watch their testimonies on video.Cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13105571098810204461noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8642167378367548721.post-66407558479697470172014-02-17T12:59:33.459-08:002014-02-17T12:59:33.459-08:00Thank you for sharing about this book. It is very ...Thank you for sharing about this book. It is very encouraging how Christopher gets saved. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13082187789450193644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8642167378367548721.post-81642929555366160692014-02-16T22:47:20.290-08:002014-02-16T22:47:20.290-08:00Wow, powerful words! Thank you for introducing me ...Wow, powerful words! Thank you for introducing me to this book, I have to go check out his website right now!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8642167378367548721.post-83927300688794244152014-02-16T05:22:40.043-08:002014-02-16T05:22:40.043-08:00Thanks for sharing with us at #TellHisStory!Thanks for sharing with us at #TellHisStory!Jennifer @ JenniferDukesLee.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15934656581948719407noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8642167378367548721.post-44241211660764656472014-02-15T19:21:47.236-08:002014-02-15T19:21:47.236-08:00This sounds like a book that I may very well check...This sounds like a book that I may very well check out for my dear friend who is dealing with her son who recently just came out. Thank you for the synopsis...it sounds like a good and encouraging book!Debby Rayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02499542865677173703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8642167378367548721.post-35756214994551903202014-02-15T00:24:27.994-08:002014-02-15T00:24:27.994-08:00Thanks for sharing at Essential Fridays.
Blessings...Thanks for sharing at Essential Fridays.<br />Blessings<br />Mel from Essential Thing DevotionsAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14082650577300405939noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8642167378367548721.post-47397606191092176542014-02-14T12:23:28.973-08:002014-02-14T12:23:28.973-08:00A very interesting book and on a theme that is so ...A very interesting book and on a theme that is so actual today. I have also struggled on what God really thinks about on homosexuality, since I have gay friends. Sadly sexuality is such a big part of how we define us. And I think Christopher is right, sexuality does not define us as who we are.Kiittäkää Aina ja Kaikestahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12264486975627673705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8642167378367548721.post-89644024299082774672014-02-14T03:37:21.970-08:002014-02-14T03:37:21.970-08:00Sounds like an incredibly wonderful book. I pray d...Sounds like an incredibly wonderful book. I pray daily that God will bring my two children to him. What you've shared reminds to never let go of the hope I have that they will indeed find God.<br />Thank you for sharing.<br />Blessings,<br />BethSimply Bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08583157577579026991noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8642167378367548721.post-88070204474842191122014-02-13T18:30:23.914-08:002014-02-13T18:30:23.914-08:00I think I'd like to read this. Sometimes, I&#...I think I'd like to read this. Sometimes, I'm at a loss as what to say to my gay brother-in-law and his friend.Tami @ This Mom's Delighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06245766594711929551noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8642167378367548721.post-47207584598602304492014-02-13T18:20:37.976-08:002014-02-13T18:20:37.976-08:00Beautiful. I just went to Christoper's website...Beautiful. I just went to Christoper's website and watched a couple videos their. What a wonderful story of salvation! Thank you for sharing this review. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02446907869371937233noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8642167378367548721.post-13209673006256110952014-02-13T09:14:20.851-08:002014-02-13T09:14:20.851-08:00Thank you for sharing about this book. I read an a...Thank you for sharing about this book. I read an article just a couple of days ago about Christopher and his mother. I didn't realize that they had written a book about it. The article intrigued me. Now I guess I need to go get the book to read.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16685083659035966642noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8642167378367548721.post-18704885720874887932014-02-12T10:20:26.163-08:002014-02-12T10:20:26.163-08:00My Pastor met him at a convention and brought back...My Pastor met him at a convention and brought back his book and story to our congregation! I am only starting the book, but am so touched by the testimony clip shared at church! Powerful! enthusiastically, dawnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13491170202082863992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8642167378367548721.post-3976428110100246302014-02-12T08:38:59.949-08:002014-02-12T08:38:59.949-08:00Visiting from #TellHisStory - we are neighbors the...Visiting from #TellHisStory - we are neighbors there today. I love this testimony of choosing Love... and letting God do the work. It's not easy... to trust, to continue trusting, to love not out of our own well, but out of His... but it's our call! Love this!~Karrilee~ from Abiding Love, Abounding Gracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06698176066735604032noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8642167378367548721.post-33086526956627564402014-02-12T08:38:11.672-08:002014-02-12T08:38:11.672-08:00Excellent review of what sounds like an awesome bo...Excellent review of what sounds like an awesome book. I am sharing this on Facebook and Twitter.Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14364430951695372897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8642167378367548721.post-38884364624909019852014-02-12T08:14:04.116-08:002014-02-12T08:14:04.116-08:00"This is the most important prayer a mother o..."This is the most important prayer a mother or father can pray...God bring my child to You. God will then sort out all the rest."<br /><br />Yes, that is the most important message we all need to remind each other of. I heard their story awhile back on the radio (maybe Family Life Today?) and it was moving. Lisa notes...https://www.blogger.com/profile/07103364395238899215noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8642167378367548721.post-54030704752827218502014-02-12T05:21:39.742-08:002014-02-12T05:21:39.742-08:00Thank you for the review. I love the idea of not ...Thank you for the review. I love the idea of not being defined by anything except the definition of the Creator! I keep meaning to read this book and haven't yet. I'll have to get to it soon!Helenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09351233138642514117noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8642167378367548721.post-38339133987514861312014-02-11T16:39:23.888-08:002014-02-11T16:39:23.888-08:00Thanks for reviewing our book! I'm so glad tha...Thanks for reviewing our book! I'm so glad that you found it to be a helpful resource. So thankful that we worship a sovereign God who can turn our past for his glory!<br /><br />Many blessings to you!<br /><br />http://www.ChristopherYuan.com<br />http://www.facebook.com/christopheryuan<br />http://twitter.com/christopheryuanChristopher Yuanhttp://www.christopheryuan.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8642167378367548721.post-70661598016429503642014-02-11T12:58:47.157-08:002014-02-11T12:58:47.157-08:00As you described this book, I could see the pursui...As you described this book, I could see the pursuit of Truth that was taking place. Thank-you for sharing this review.Carolhttp://carolvanderwoudern.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8642167378367548721.post-10098594610871937132014-02-11T10:17:31.985-08:002014-02-11T10:17:31.985-08:00Wow....interesting take...the focus on our identit...Wow....interesting take...the focus on our identity in Christ and not on our orientation.Dolly @Soulstopshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17943244655225413814noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8642167378367548721.post-60833315556419982852014-02-11T10:10:54.601-08:002014-02-11T10:10:54.601-08:00You just convinced me to read this book! (Beautifu...You just convinced me to read this book! (Beautiful review!) I'd never heard of it until now, but it sounds like such a timely read these days. Bluerosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00680170638396181756noreply@blogger.com