The Devil Disguised As A Jesus Loving Lesbian

Author : Agatha Sloane
Publisher : WestBow Press
Page : 179 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2022-07-18
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781664269170

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The Devil Disguised as a Jesus-Loving Lesbian by Agatha Sloane Pdf

Agatha Sloane’s debut book, The Devil Disguised as a Jesus Loving Lesbian, tells her story through the character of Chole. In a series of confessional letters to her beloved friend, Addie, she reveals an intense battle between the world she was born into and the world she wants to live in. Like most of us, all she wants is to be happy, loved, and to feel a sense of belonging. Unfortunately, the realities of illness, financial deficit, oppression, and addiction squashed her innocent dreams before the age of ten, leaving her to question the truth about everything—especially love. She abandoned religious piety and desperately sought to discover who Jesus is and what it means for him to be the Son of God. Each letter exposes a deeper depth of struggle, uncovering the vulnerable and innate desires that inspired her to wander the turbulent paths masked as acceptance, justice, and love. Join the author as she examines how people are tempted to walk with the devil as they seek to be the gods of their own lives—and how we can find what is truth.

Author : Carmen Fox
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 74 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2020-06-26
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9798657247619

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The Devil in Disguise by Carmen Fox Pdf

Helen was still reeling from basically being left at the altar by Trent, her longtime boyfriend from high school. She couldn't believe he'd broken off their engagement without giving her any real reason. And to top it all off, her small town Kentucky publishing company was being taken over by a big New York firm. Coming into town to handle the transition was Carrie, a tall, imposing figure that was all business. The last place she wanted to be was Kentucky but she resigned herself to getting the job done there as quickly as possible so she could get back to her real life in the Big Apple. A chance meeting at the local lesbian club one weekend would change their lives forever. But, Helen was only there with her friend and claimed to be 100% straight. Carrie was deep in the closet and worried about people at work finding out about her true desires. Nevertheless, that steamy kiss after some fun on the dance floor left them both longing for more of each other. Small town meets big city. Gay meets straight. Can they overcome their differences and live happily ever after? Pick up your copy of The Devil in Diguise to find out

Author : Eve Tushnet
Publisher : Ave Maria Press
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2021-12-03
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781646800759

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Tenderness by Eve Tushnet Pdf

Winner of a second-place award in the category gender issues, inclusion in the Church from the Catholic Media Association. What would happen if gay Christians began to believe the truth about God—that he loves all people unconditionally? In Tenderness, Catholic writer and speaker Eve Tushnet says trusting God’s love would be the beginning of a transformation, not only in the lives of gay Christians but also in the Body of Christ itself. She offers hope and companionship to those who have been deeply hurt by their parishes, a wound that also damaged their relationship with God. Tushnet also offers practical guidance from her own journey as a celibate lesbian. Tenderness explores scripture and history to find role models for gay Christians—including Jesus, King David, Ruth, St. John, Mary, poets, mystics, penitents, leaders, and ordinary gay people who have found unexpected paths of love. The book also offers guidance on living through or recovering from the painful experiences that are all too common in gay Christian life—from familial rejection and weaponized Christianity to ambivalence and doubt. Weaving her own story with resources, prayers, and practical actions that can help gay people trust that God loves them, Tushnet renews our understandings of kinship, friendship, celibacy and unmarried life, ordered love, personal integrity, solidarity with the marginalized, obedience, surrender, sanctification, and hope. This book is primarily for gay Christians, but it also offers a window into their experiences and needs that will make it useful for anyone in pastoral care or who wants to be a better friend to the gay people they know.

Author : Oxford University Press
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2002-11
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0195288106

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The Revised Standard Version Bible with Apocrypha by Oxford University Press Pdf

The first major translation of the Christian Scriptures from the originallanguages to be undertaken since the King James Version (1611), the RevisedStandard Version debuted in 1952 to simultaneous acclaim and condemnation fromAmerican Christians. Mainline Protestants and Roman Catholics lauded the newtranslation, while many evangelicals villified it.The RSV dramatically shaped the course of English Bible translation work in thelatter half of the Twentieth Century, and it remains the Bible of choice formany people. This Anniversary Edition features a clear new type setting thatreaders are certain to appreciate.

Author : John Wesley
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 448 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 1813
Category : Bible
ISBN : OXFORD:591041304

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Explanatory notes upon the New Testament by John Wesley Pdf

Author : John Piper,Justin Taylor
Publisher : Crossway
Page : 290 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2005-06-14
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781433517907

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Sex and the Supremacy of Christ by John Piper,Justin Taylor Pdf

The Bible has a way of shocking us. If Americans could still blush, we might blush at the words, "Rejoice in the wife of your youth, a lovely deer, a graceful doe. Let her breasts fill you at all times with delight; be intoxicated always in her love" (Proverbs 5:18-19). But, of course, sin always tries to trash God's gifts. So we can't just celebrate sex for what God made it to be; we have to fight what sin turned it into. The contributors to this unique volume encourage you to do both: celebrate and struggle. This book has something for all-men and women, married and single-from contributors like John Piper, C. J. and Carolyn Mahaney, Mark Dever, Al Mohler, Carolyn McCulley, and others.

Author : James R. Brayshaw
Publisher : CreateSpace
Page : 396 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2010-09
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 1449961479

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Imagine There's No Satan by James R. Brayshaw Pdf

In a world where evil abounds and the paranormal becomes normal to many, a world where many think the dead can speak and demons possess the souls of innocents, people everywhere claim these are the works of Satan. But is Satan real? 'Imagine There's No Satan' takes an in depth look at who and what Satan is. Where does the idea of a cosmic Satan come from? Does the God of the Bible really allow an evil being to harm humans and torture dead souls in hell? You will be guaranteed to look at the existence of Satan from a new and liberating perspective after you've read Imagine There's No Satan - Volume 2 of Satan Christianity's Other God Satan is exposed as a myth of ancient cultures; repackaged, mishandled, seasoned with mysticism, and woven into the fabric of Christianity. Today you and I are offered the traditional view of Satan, a view that leaves little room for logic.The other option is to find for ourselves that Satan never was real. Satan only exists in the imagination of man and lives in the lore of storytellers from the past. If you have ever wondered how God can allow Satan to exist, where dead souls go, if a psychic can truly contact the dead using the power of Satan, or if Hell really exists, then you will want to read every word of 'Imagine There's No Satan'. Get ready; because Satan is about to disappear forever and you'll see that God can exist without Satan. All you have to do to get started is 'Imagine There's No Satan'!

Author : Matthew Vines
Publisher : Convergent
Page : 226 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2014
Category : Christian gays
ISBN : 9781601425164

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God and the Gay Christian by Matthew Vines Pdf

Reinterpretations of key Bible texts related to sexual orientation, written by a Harvard student, present an accessible case for a modern Christian conservative acceptance of sexual diversity.

Author : Lysa TerKeurst
Publisher : Thomas Nelson
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2018-11-13
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780718039868

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It's Not Supposed to Be This Way by Lysa TerKeurst Pdf

New York Times bestselling author Lysa TerKeurst unveils her heart amid shattering circumstances and shows readers how to live assured when life doesn't turn out like they expected. What do you do when God’s timing seems questionable, His lack of intervention hurtful, and His promises doubtful? Life often looks so very different than we hoped or expected. Some events may simply catch us off guard for a moment, but others shatter us completely. We feel disappointed and disillusioned, and we quietly start to wonder about the reality of God’s goodness. Lysa TerKeurst understands this deeply. But she's also discovered that our disappointments can be the divine appointments our souls need to radically encounter God. In It's Not Supposed to Be This Way, Lysa invites us into her own journey of faith and, with grit, vulnerability, and honest humor, helps us to: Stop being pulled into the anxiety of disappointment by discovering how to better process unmet expectations and other painful situations. Train ourselves to recognize the three strategies of the enemy so we can stand strong and persevere through unsettling relationships and uncertain outcomes. Discover the secret of being steadfast and not panicking when God actually does give us more than we can handle. Shift our suspicion that God is cruel or unfair to the biblical assurance that God is protecting and preparing us. Know how to encourage a friend and help her navigate hard realities with real help from God's truth.

Author : Cale Dietrich
Publisher : Feiwel & Friends
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2017-05-16
Category : Young Adult Fiction
ISBN : 9781250107121

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The Love Interest by Cale Dietrich Pdf

There is a secret organization that cultivates teenage spies. The agents are called Love Interests because getting close to people destined for great power means getting valuable secrets. Caden is a Nice: The boy next door, sculpted to physical perfection. Dylan is a Bad: The brooding, dark-souled guy, and dangerously handsome. The girl they are competing for is important to the organization, and each boy will pursue her. Will she choose a Nice or the Bad? Both Caden and Dylan are living in the outside world for the first time. They are well-trained and at the top of their games. They have to be – whoever the girl doesn’t choose will die. What the boys don’t expect are feelings that are outside of their training. Feelings that could kill them both. The Love Interest by Cale Dietrich is a gay YA thriller that is non-stop action from start to finish.

Author : Doreen Irvine
Publisher : Kingsway Communications
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Christian converts
ISBN : 1842912593

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From Witchcraft to Christ by Doreen Irvine Pdf

From poverty, drugs to prostitution to a life of joy and freedom, this story charts one woman's entanglement with the occult and her eventual dramatic release. Doreen's experience may be extreme, yet it still offers hope, especially to those who believe they are too far gone to be forgiven.

Author : Lesbian and Gay Christian Movement
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 36 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Homophobia
ISBN : NWU:35556035632405

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Christian Homophobia by Lesbian and Gay Christian Movement Pdf

Author : Grace Fox
Publisher : Rose Publishing
Page : 200 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2021-02-02
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781649380371

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Finding Hope in Crisis by Grace Fox Pdf

Enjoy having 90 daily devotions to find hope in crisis using Scripture, prayer, and practical applications. Start your journey to hope and healing today. A diagnosis. Death of a loved one. A layoff. A broken relationship. Life changes in a nanosecond when storms sweep in, often without warning. With minds barely able to think clearly, we often set our Bible aside. However, in reality, that’s when we need its comfort and strength most. This devotional is written for those longing for hope, but are lacking the ability to focus on a lengthy Scripture passage. Enjoy having a devotional that will help you: Tap into inner strength and wisdom with short reflections Make the best of your day without shame or guilt, using encouragement from God’s Word Find comfort in routine in meeting with the Lord daily Easy-to-Use Format for Even the Busiest People This Christian book contains 90 devotions. Each day’s entry follows a simple pattern: Key Verse Pause (short devotion) Ponder (application question or action step) Pray (short prayer) Relevant quote Key Benefits Whether this is for you, a loved one, a friend at church, neighbor, or coworker, this book is for those who are in crisis. Crisis looks different for everyone. For some, it means facing the fallout of betrayal or divorce. For others, it means a cancer diagnosis, the death of a loved one, experiencing job loss or home foreclosure, or watching an adult child make choices that carry lifelong consequences. Some would say that hitting a relationship roadblock with a friend or family member constitutes crisis, while others would say it’s losing their family pet. Regardless, their greatest need is hope. They need reassurance that God’s love will never let them go, His presence will never leave them, and His strength will carry them through. Finding Hope in Crisis addresses these needs as follows: Its overall message directs their minds to God’s character and promises. These bite-sized bits of truth will feed their soul and give them the strength and encouragement needed for that day. Its devotions are short enough to read and keep their focus even when their minds are on overload. Its relevant quotes reinforce the day’s teaching to help them remember that particular truth.

Author : Alan Sears,Craig Osten
Publisher : B&H Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Gay liberation movement
ISBN : 0805426981

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The Homosexual Agenda by Alan Sears,Craig Osten Pdf

Equips Christians and even those outside the church who see the destructive power of this agenda to fight it and proclaim biblical truth.

Author : Ethan Watters
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2010-01-12
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 1416587195

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Crazy Like Us by Ethan Watters Pdf

It is well known that American culture is a dominant force at home and abroad; our exportation of everything from movies to junk food is a well-documented phenomenon. But is it possible America's most troubling impact on the globalizing world has yet to be accounted for? In Crazy Like Us, Ethan Watters reveals that the most devastating consequence of the spread of American culture has not been our golden arches or our bomb craters but our bulldozing of the human psyche itself: We are in the process of homogenizing the way the world goes mad. America has been the world leader in generating new mental health treatments and modern theories of the human psyche. We export our psychopharmaceuticals packaged with the certainty that our biomedical knowledge will relieve the suffering and stigma of mental illness. We categorize disorders, thereby defining mental illness and health, and then parade these seemingly scientific certainties in front of the world. The blowback from these efforts is just now coming to light: It turns out that we have not only been changing the way the world talks about and treats mental illness -- we have been changing the mental illnesses themselves. For millennia, local beliefs in different cultures have shaped the experience of mental illness into endless varieties. Crazy Like Us documents how American interventions have discounted and worked to change those indigenous beliefs, often at a dizzying rate. Over the last decades, mental illnesses popularized in America have been spreading across the globe with the speed of contagious diseases. Watters travels from China to Tanzania to bring home the unsettling conclusion that the virus is us: As we introduce Americanized ways of treating mental illnesses, we are in fact spreading the diseases. In post-tsunami Sri Lanka, Watters reports on the Western trauma counselors who, in their rush to help, inadvertently trampled local expressions of grief, suffering, and healing. In Hong Kong, he retraces the last steps of the teenager whose death sparked an epidemic of the American version of anorexia nervosa. Watters reveals the truth about a multi-million-dollar campaign by one of the world's biggest drug companies to change the Japanese experience of depression -- literally marketing the disease along with the drug. But this book is not just about the damage we've caused in faraway places. Looking at our impact on the psyches of people in other cultures is a gut check, a way of forcing ourselves to take a fresh look at our own beliefs about mental health and healing. When we examine our assumptions from a farther shore, we begin to understand how our own culture constantly shapes and sometimes creates the mental illnesses of our time. By setting aside our role as the world's therapist, we may come to accept that we have as much to learn from other cultures' beliefs about the mind as we have to teach.