July 5, 2015

Books on Homosexuality

Everyone seems to be talking about this subject and I thought it may be helpful to share a few great books that could encourage Christians who may be struggling with what to think and feel about it all.


Firstly, is Christopher and Angela Yuan book 'Out of a Far Country' This was such a beautiful book of redemption and grace. A mother's story and her son's story. I've written a more detailed look... HERE




Secondly, is Sam Allberry's  'Is God anti-gay?' This was the first book I'd ever read that was solely devoted to this subject. It covers many questions people may have and is a wonderful little book.




Thirdly is 'The Secret Thoughts of an Unlikely Convert' by Rosaria Champagne Butterfield, which I have not read yet, but plan to soon. I've listened to her speak online and was very impressed by her intelligence and grace.

I took down this quote from her speech and read it often to remind myself:

"Homosexuality is a sin, but so to is homophobia and what is homophobia? It is the unrestrained fear of gay and lesbian people and the whole sale writing off of their souls."



And fourthly is Kevin Deyoung's book, 'What Does the Bible Really Teach about Homosexuality?'  which gives a more detailed look at what the Bible says about homosexuality from an orthodox  historical view.



All of these books are written out of love and commitment to God. The first three authors struggle with same-sex attraction and have surrendered their lives to the Lord. Their stories are inspirational as each one has made a decision to serve God, above the flesh.

Hope these will help some of you out there and encourage you to love all and trust God.


16 comments:

  1. MBJuly 6, 2015 at 1:15 AM

    Thanks for putting this list together. It's a touchy subject and we really need to seek wisdom, from God and other Christians (like these authors) in our handling of it.

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  2. Mary HillJuly 6, 2015 at 11:28 AM

    I think you did a great job on a sensitive subject. Giving resources and extending Christian love is so important. Thanks for linking up with Literacy Musing Mondays.

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  3. Create With JoyJuly 6, 2015 at 11:37 PM

    Thank you for sharing this list - I know a lot of people have questions on this topic and will truly appreciate these resources!

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  4. Linda PerkinsJuly 7, 2015 at 9:24 AM

    So glad to find this via Kelly Balarie's Linkup! I'm so glad you put this list together. It sounds like these books combine Biblical truth with compassion, something the world desperately needs these days.

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  5. UnknownJuly 7, 2015 at 3:44 PM

    It's a bit of a dry read, but this was very eye-opening to me-- http://www.amazon.com/Slaves-Women-Homosexuals-Exploring-Hermeneutics/dp/0830815619

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  6. Debbie KittermanJuly 8, 2015 at 8:04 AM

    Thank you for taking the time to read and compile this list of books on such a sensitive subject. your neighbor over at Women with Intention

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  7. Melanie ReddJuly 8, 2015 at 8:09 AM

    What an interesting list of books about the subject of homosexuality. I appreciate you putting this together for your post today~

    I came over on the #WiseWoman link up and I'm glad to find your site.

    I also followed you on Pinterest and Twitter.

    Hope you have a blessed day today~
    Melanie

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  8. UnknownJuly 8, 2015 at 10:17 AM

    Looks like a helpful list, thank you for sharing it and linking up for Three Word Wednesday.

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  9. Lux G.July 8, 2015 at 11:32 PM

    Out of a Far Country sounds like an intriguing book. I'll look for this.

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  10. TraciJuly 9, 2015 at 7:41 AM

    A very good list. I'm bookmarking this for future reference. A sensitive topic and it looks like these books handle it with love and care.

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  11. UnknownJuly 10, 2015 at 7:06 AM

    These sound like interesting books, thank you so much for sharing them with us at Good Morning Mondays. Blessings

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  12. AnonymousJuly 10, 2015 at 11:02 AM

    Thank you for sharing this list, and the wonderful reviews on the ones you've read. The first one is especially interesting to me, because it's a story of the heart from both sides. Powerful stuff! Blessings to you and may God continue to abundantly bless your ministry here.

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  13. Mary GeisenJuly 11, 2015 at 6:36 PM

    Great list! Thank you for sharing and for giving us resources to read on homosexuality which is such a prevalent topic now. Blessed you shared this at The Weekend Brew.

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  14. CathyJuly 14, 2015 at 9:16 AM

    Thank-you all for stopping by! It's a sensitive subject that needs to be talked about in a compassionate way. Hope these books will inspire and encourage whoever reads them. : )

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  15. UnknownJuly 14, 2015 at 9:00 PM

    Thank you for sharing this with us at Grace & Truth!

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  16. Tina at Mommynificent.comJuly 16, 2015 at 5:20 AM

    This is a very valuable list. I think there are many people who don't know what to think on this issue and aren't sure who to ask because it has become such a hot and emotional topic. Thanks for sharing this at Booknificent Thursday!
    Tina

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