Why Do We Reach Out?

Written by: Mike Ensley | November 30th, 2007

Why do we speak up about what the Bible says about homosexuality? Why do some of us who have walked away from it go public with our stories? What’s the point of trying to communicate this message to a culture that doesn’t want to hear it? These are important questions that each of us needs to have answered in our own hearts. Here is some of what motivates us. Read more

What Does the Bible Really Say?

Written by: Mike Ensley | September 9th, 2008

Does the Bible really say that homosexuality is a sin? Or does it, as some people say, actually condone and celebrate homosexual relationships? As Christians, we need to know what the Bible tells us about sexuality and gender. Here’s a quick overview of what Scripture really says, as well as responses to some of the most common challenges made to our understanding of the Bible. Read more

Teens and Homosexuality: A Critical Time for Intervention

Written by Bud Searcy

Drug abuse, sexual activity, and suicide among our youth are at an all-time high. At least 77% will have tried alcohol or drugs, and more than 80% will have had sex by the time they finish high school. News of intentional overdoses and suicide pacts pepper the news reports that once highlighted student achievements.

A lesser known yet equally alarming fact is the rise of teenage homosexual activity. While solid statistics are hard to come by, several experts believe that homosexuality is on the increase, especially among our youth. Read more

Sacrificing A Lesser Love

Written by Randy Thomas

“Yes, could I make an appointment?” the young man on the other end of the line asked. I said, “Sure!” and we set up a time for mid afternoon on Tuesday.

When Brian* showed up he wasn’t alone. I had not expected that he would bring his lover, Steve*. They were both around twenty years old, and I have to tell you their clothes were huge. I heard the shuffling coming from a mile off. Read more

How can I relate to a teen struggling with same-sex attractions?

Written by: Mike Ensley | September 8th, 2008

Many Christians are intimidated by the issue of homosexuality because it seems so hard to understand. Some decide they can’t minister to a person struggling with it because they just don’t know enough. After all, how can you minister relationally to someone going through something that feels totally alien to you?

The answer is, you can probably relate to those who struggle with SSA a lot more than you think! Read more

Help — My Teenager is Gay!

Written by Mark Hartzell

You’ve stumbled upon disturbing news. Perhaps your 16-year-old daughter has been attending the local “gay-straight” alliance in her school and has come home with the bombshell that she is a lesbian. Or you have discovered your 15-year-old son’s correspondence on the Internet with another male — and it’s obvious they have very intimate knowledge of each other. Or maybe your son has just expressed some questions to you that make you wonder ‘whether he is gay’. Or you’ve found homosexual pornography in his room. Or your daughter has been reading some pro-gay literature and passing it on to you. Read more

Is there a ‘gay agenda’ that I should be worried about?

Written by: Mike Ensley | December 13th, 2007

 

When people use the term “gay agenda,” it can bring many different things to mind. While it’s important to reach out to and love those people in your world who call themselves gay or lesbian, or who are struggling, you also need to be aware that there is a movement to reshape our culture-and it pays no small attention to the hearts and minds of young people. Read more