Restoring Sexual Identity

Author : Anne Paulk
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 0736911790

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Restoring Sexual Identity by Anne Paulk Pdf

Restoring Sexual Identity offers answers to the most commonly asked questions from both homosexuals desiring change and friends and relatives of women struggling with same-sex attraction. Is lesbianism an inherited predisposition or is it developed in childhood? Does becoming a Christian eliminate all desire for members of the same sex? What support is available for women who struggle with lesbianism? Can a woman be a lesbian and a Christian at the same time? How does childhood sexual abuse relate to the development of lesbianism? These and other important questions are answered as the author draws from her own experience and that of many other former lesbians who participated in an extensive survey on same-sex attraction.

Author : Anne Paulk
Publisher : Harvest House Publishers
Page : 274 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2003-07-01
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780736933322

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Restoring Sexual Identity by Anne Paulk Pdf

"Restoring Sexual Identity" offers answers to the most commonly asked questions from both homosexuals desiring change and friends and relatives of women struggling with same-sex attraction. Is lesbianism an inherited predisposition or is it developed in childhood? Does becoming a Christian eliminate all desire for members of the same sex? What support is available for women who struggle with lesbianism? Can a woman be a lesbian and a Christian at the same time? How does childhood sexual abuse relate to the development of lesbianism? These and other important questions are answered as the author draws from her own experience and that of many other former lesbians who participated in an extensive survey on same-sex attraction.

Author : Ruth Cohn
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 190 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2011-02-18
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9780313392139

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Coming Home to Passion by Ruth Cohn Pdf

This book offers a detailed road map for overcoming sexual and relationship impasses originating from painful childhood experiences. Large numbers of adults with histories of childhood trauma and neglect suffer persistent relationship and sexual difficulties. Unfortunately, most have failed to receive adequate help with emerging from these deep and complex problems. Coming Home to Passion: Restoring Loving Sexuality in Couples with Histories of Childhood Trauma and Neglect explores the enduring impacts—physiological, psychological, and behavioral—of childhood trauma and neglect. Author Ruth Cohn, drawing on 25 years of experience working with trauma survivors and their partners and families, lays out a practical and actionable course for recovery in clear, accessible language. This book provides direction and hope to those with trauma backgrounds while also serving as a unique resource for professional readers. Integrating in-depth information on attachment and relationship, trauma and neglect, and sexuality, Cohn details a practical, hands-on treatment approach for revitalizing love, health, and passion.

Author : David Powlison
Publisher : Crossway
Page : 105 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2017-08-15
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781433556173

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Making All Things New by David Powlison Pdf

Sexuality was a part of God's good creation from the beginning. But with sin came a world filled with sexual brokenness. Thankfully, God is always in the business of restoration. This book offers hope for both the sexually immoral and the sexually victimized, pointing us all to the grace of Jesus Christ, who mercifully intervenes each moment in our lifelong journey toward renewal. Author David Powlison casts a vision for the key to deep transformation, better than anything the world has to offer—not just fresh resolve, not just flimsy forgiveness, not just simple formulas, but true, lasting mercy from God, who is making all things new.

Author : Preston Sprinkle
Publisher : Zondervan
Page : 225 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2015-12-08
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780310519669

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People to Be Loved by Preston Sprinkle Pdf

Christians who are confused by the homosexuality debate raging in the US are looking for resources that are based solidly on a deep study of what Scripture says about the issue. In People to Be Loved, Preston Sprinkle challenges those on all sides of the debate to consider what the Bible says and how we should approach the topic of homosexuality in light of it. In a manner that appeals to a scholarly and lay-audience alike, Preston takes on difficult questions such as how should the church treat people struggling with same-sex attraction? Is same-sex attraction a product of biological or societal factors or both? How should the church think about larger cultural issues, such as gay marriage, gay pride, and whether intolerance over LGBT amounts to racism? How (or if) Christians should do business with LGBT persons and supportive companies? Simply saying that the Bible condemns homosexuality is not accurate, nor is it enough to end the debate. Those holding a traditional view still struggle to reconcile the Bible’s prohibition of same-sex attraction with the message of radical, unconditional grace. This book meets that need.

Author : Mark A. Yarhouse
Publisher : Templeton Foundation Press
Page : 281 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2019-04-15
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9781599475486

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Sexual Identity and Faith by Mark A. Yarhouse Pdf

Christians who struggle with a conflict between their sexual and religious identities have few therapeutic options available to them. ‘Sexual orientation change efforts’ (SOCE) have rightly fallen out of favor and are no longer practiced by most clinicians. At the same time, the common approach of gay affirmative therapy (GAT) can at times present challenges and may not be a good fit when clients hold to conventional religious beliefs and values. An alternative to these methods is Sexual Identity Therapy (SIT)—an approach that aims to provide individuals with a safe therapeutic space to explore the tension between their sexuality and their faith. Working within the SIT framework, clients are able to resolve their inner conflict to their personal satisfaction and to freely choose a coherent identity that enables them to move forward in life. SIT has several stages, each designed to enable the client to make meaning out of his or her same-sex sexuality. At no point in the process is the client encouraged to choose one sexual identity over another. The ultimate goal of SIT is congruence. Congruence is achieved when a person freely adopts an identity and lives it out in ways that are in keeping with his or her beliefs and values. The SIT model is brought to life throughout the book with the help of case studies drawn from the author’s 20 years of experience. Written for both Christian and non-religious clinicians, Sexual Identity and Faith is an informed, respectful, and nuanced guide to help people navigate the difficult conflict between who they are sexually and what they believe religiously.

Author : Joe Dallas
Publisher : Harvest House Publishers
Page : 258 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2003-07-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780736912112

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Desires in Conflict by Joe Dallas Pdf

For more than a decade, Desires in Conflict has been the definitive "must-read" for those who wonder "Can a homosexual change?" This new edition with updated information offers more compelling reasons why the answer is "yes!" "I read Desires in Conflict for the first time when I was 19...More than a decade later, I am free of desires that once held me captive, strong in my faith, married to my amazing wife, Leslie, and currently the Executive Director of Exodus International, North America. The Lord used Desires in Conflict to help guide me out of homosexuality. Joe Dallas has eternally impacted a generation of young people like me." Alan Chambers Executive Director Exodus International

Author : Bob Schuchts
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2021
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1646800230

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Be Restored by Bob Schuchts Pdf

"This book is an essential guide to healing sexual wounds. It highlights paths to freedom from sexual sin, shame, and identity confusion. Readers will discover the reasons behind the emotional pain linked with sexual wounds"--

Author : Caleb Kaltenbach
Publisher : WaterBrook
Page : 226 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2015-10-20
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781601427373

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Messy Grace by Caleb Kaltenbach Pdf

Sometimes, grace gets messy. Caleb Kaltenbach was raised by LGBT parents, marched in gay pride parades as a youngster, and experienced firsthand the hatred and bitterness of some Christians toward his family. But then Caleb surprised everyone, including himself, by becoming a Christian…and a pastor. Very few issues in Christianity are as divisive as the acceptance of the LGBT community in the church. As a pastor and as a person with beloved family members living a gay lifestyle, Caleb had to face this issue with courage and grace. Messy Grace shows us that Jesus’s command to “love your neighbor as yourself” doesn’t have an exception clause for a gay “neighbor”—or for that matter, any other “neighbor” we might find it hard to relate to. Jesus was able to love these people and yet still hold on to his beliefs. So can you. Even when it’s messy. “Messy Grace is an important contribution to the conversation about sexual identity for churches and leaders. Caleb's story is surprising and unique, and he weaves it together compellingly. He states his views clearly, leaves room for disagreement, and champions love no matter where you are in this conversation.” —Jud Wilhite, Sr. Pastor, Central Christian Church

Author : Mike Haley
Publisher : Harvest House Publishers
Page : 226 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2004-06-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780736931168

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101 Frequently Asked Questions About Homosexuality by Mike Haley Pdf

"101 Probing Questions...101 Compassionate and Scriptural Answers " "from"" Focus on the Family's Mike Haley" Almost daily we hear news reports that confirm the acceptance of homosexuality in our culture. Homosexuals are adopting children, appearing as characters on television programs, taking vacations catering to an exclusively gay clientele, and even seeking the right to "marry" their partners. But is this acceptance healthy for society Few topics can raise so many questions so quickly. And for many readers, those questions hit close to home as they learn of the homosexuality of a loved one or close friend. Here are the answers to the most often asked questions about homosexuality, fielded by an expert on the subject...and a former homosexual himself.

Author : Gail Guthrie Valaskakis,Madeleine Dion Stout,Eric Guimond
Publisher : Univ. of Manitoba Press
Page : 379 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780887553615

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Restoring the Balance by Gail Guthrie Valaskakis,Madeleine Dion Stout,Eric Guimond Pdf

First Nations peoples believe the eagle flies with a female wing and a male wing, showing the importance of balance between the feminine and the masculine in all aspects of individual and community experiences. Centuries of colonization, however, have devalued the traditional roles of First Nations women, causing a great gender imbalance that limits the abilities of men, women, and their communities in achieving self-actualization.Restoring the Balance brings to light the work First Nations women have performed, and continue to perform, in cultural continuity and community development. It illustrates the challenges and successes they have had in the areas of law, politics, education, community healing, language, and art, while suggesting significant options for sustained improvement of individual, family, and community well-being. Written by fifteen Aboriginal scholars, activists, and community leaders, Restoring the Balance combines life histories and biographical accounts with historical and critical analyses grounded in traditional thought and approaches. It is a powerful and important book.

Author : Bob Schuchts
Publisher : Ave Maria Press
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2021-09-24
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781646800247

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Be Restored by Bob Schuchts Pdf

Winner of a third-place award in the healing and self-help category from the Catholic Media Association. We all have sexual wounds—some caused by over-sexualized culture, some by our personal choices, and some through the actions of others. Have you struggled with wounds from sexual abuse and molestation, pornography use, infidelity, divorce, sexual identity confusion, genophobia, or unwanted sexual compulsions? In Be Restored, bestselling and award-winning author Bob Schuchts of the John Paul II Healing Center offers you concrete steps for healing and wholeness, relying on a combination of clinical expertise, Catholic theology, and personal experience as a survivor to guide you. An essential guide to healing sexual wounds, Be Restored speaks to our deepest longing for sexual wholeness. It reveals the way to be freed from debilitating shame, sexual compulsions and sin, identity confusion, and wounds in psychosexual development. You will discover the reasons behind your emotional pain and how it’s connected to your sexual wounds—whether those wounds come from acute moments of sexual trauma in the past or from the more subtle trauma of living in our sex-saturated world. Speaking from his own experience of sexual woundedness and his professional background as a marriage and family therapist, Schuchts—the bestselling author of Be Healed—is sensitive to the shame of sexual wounds. In Be Restored, he compassionately guides readers through a comprehensive understanding of potential areas of sexual wounds and shame. He then lays out a practical roadmap for restoring sexual wholeness. Each chapter in Be Restored contains “Take a Moment” reflections and personal activities that include prayer and scripture-based exercises, emotional mapping, and thought-provoking reflection questions. Four appendices offer specific instructions and prayers for restoring sexual wholeness.

Author : Alan Chambers
Publisher : Harvest House Publishers
Page : 290 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2024-07-03
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9780736950282

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God's Grace and the Homosexual Next Door by Alan Chambers Pdf

Author : Elite Authors
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2021-08-22
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0578974665

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Not a Mistake Identity Restoration Mission by Elite Authors Pdf

In Not a Mistake Identity Restoration Mission, author and minister, Nicole S. Floyd reveals groundbreaking insight into the true biblical understanding of homosexuality. She captures and displays the true heart of God towards those impacted by homosexuality. Nicole gives a convicting charge to the church, to return to the love, grace, mercy of God, and biblical truths, shared in the principles in this book. In Not a Mistake Identity Restoration Mission, you will see a breakdown of topics like:-Homosexuality, Its origin, and its correct natural and biblical understanding.-Why is homosexuality viewed as an identity?-Were people born gay? How to answer this question biblically, truthfully, and effectively?-Understanding those impacted by homosexuality through the heart of God.Along with the breakdown of these principles, Nicole shares her incredible testimony. Nicole displays a heartfelt caption of how God delivered and restored her life, from a past of abuse, fatherlessness, abandonment, rejection, and homosexuality. Not a Mistake Identity Restoration Mission, truly embodies the heart of God and His love for His creation, encouraging all mankind to receive the grace, mercy, love, and restoring power of God, through His son Jesus Christ.

Author : Hugo Tristram Engelhardt
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 452 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Bioethics
ISBN : 902651557X

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The Foundations of Christian Bioethics by Hugo Tristram Engelhardt Pdf

For decades, Engelhardt has alluded to the ethics that binds moral friends. While his 'Foundations of Bioethics' explored the sparse ethics binding moral strangers, this long-awaited volume addresses the morality at the foundations of Christian bioethics. The volume opens with an analysis of the marginalization of Christian bioethics in the 1970s and the irremedial shortcomings of secular ethics in general. Drawing on the Christianity of the first millennium, Engelhardt provides the ontological and epistemological foundations for a Christian bioethics that can remedy the onesidedness of a secular bioethics and supply the bases for a Christian bioethics. The volume then addresses issues from abortion, third-party-assisted reproduction, and cloning, to withholding and withdrawing treatment, physician-assisted suicide, and euthanasia. Practices such as free and informed consent are relocated within a traditional Christian morality. Attention is also given to the allocation of scarce resources in health care, and to the challenge of maintaining the Christian identity of physicians, nurses, patients, and health care institutions in a culture that is now post-Christian.