In light of my sermon on homosexuality I thought it might be helpful to share some testimonies of followers of Jesus who have wrestled with the texts of Scripture and their same-sex attraction.
The stories of others help us remember that we're not on this journey of faith in Jesus alone and that others face the same challenges. None of us are the only ones struggling with a particular proclivity to sin.
For those at Central (and beyond) who are same-sex attracted: You are not alone. Jesus loves you and we love you. May the stories of these brothers and sisters in Christ give you hope, courage, and a renewed sense of faith in the God who wants to, above all, give you Himself.
Below the testimonies are some links to articles, books, and additional video clips.
Book Recommendations
These books are helpful resources for those attracted to the same sex, those who want to do further study on what the Bible says about homosexuality, and for those who want to be able to love well with grace and truth (Some of these resources are available in our Resource Library):
- Is God Anti-Gay?: And Other Questions About Homosexuality, the Bible, and Same-Sex Attraction - Sam Allberry
- Washed and Waiting: Reflections on Christian Faithfulness and Homosexuality - Wesley Hill
- Same-Sex Attraction and the Church: The Surprising Plausibility of the Celibate Life - Ed Shaw
- The Secret Thoughts of an Unlikely Convert - Rosaria Butterfield
- Homosexuality and the Christian: A Guide for Parents, Pastors, and Friends - Mark Yarhouse
Additional Online Resources
- Is It OK To Be Gay? A Candid Conversation on Christians and Same-Sex Attraction - A panel discussion (Russell Moore (Moderator), Christopher Yuan, Sam Allberry, Rosaria Butterfield, And Jackie Hill-Perry)
- The Bible And Same-Sex Relationships: A Review Article - Tim Keller (A response to 'God and the Gay Christian: The Biblical Case in Support of Same-Sex Relationships' by Matthew Vines)
- Homosexuality: A Better Approach - Ronald Sider
- The Story of a Same-Sex Attracted Pastor and Husband - Allan Edwards