It shouldnt be looked down upon. I'd recommend never using the word homosexual when referring to people. Additional gift options are available when buying one eBook at a time. Ver resultados de bsquedapara este autor Each one of these people has some experience with homosexuality. Preston Sprinkle, Living in a Gray World: A Christian Teen's Guide to Understanding Homosexuality (Zondervan, 2015) In this book, the delightfully named Preston Sprinkle aims to help Christian teens understand homosexuality. People to Be Loved: Why Homosexuality Is Not Just an Issue, Embodied: Transgender Identities, the Church, and What the Bible Has to Say. Eating disorders, depression, and suicide are often caused by hurtful words. What I found was a helpful resource written in a concise and understanding manner that I would feel confident suggesting to my students to read. I stumbled across this book as I was desperately searching for relevant Christian resources for this topic, and I'm so glad I bought this book! They work, they play, they eat and sleep. Something went wrong. What if someone is only slightly gay? It really comes across in this book as in everything he does. He writes this short book with real clarity. I'm not going to lecture at you, cram info down your throat, or even tell you what you must believe. I asked the librarian to put a book on hold for me. Help others learn more about this product by uploading a video! In todays world, the topic of homosexuality seems to be part of daily conversation in the media, in politics, and even inside churches, with pressure to accept one view or the other. And if you're a Christian teen, you may feel overwhelmed by the opinions. Preston and his wifeChris, live in Boise, Idaho, with their 3 daugthers and 1 son. Bring your club to Amazon Book Clubs, start a new book club and invite your friends to join, or find a club thats right for you for free. Dan is a gay man happily married to another man. But no one at this church had known about his struggle. My friend Jordan was anxiously waiting in his car outside the church office. So when people talk about "the gay lifestyle," what they may really mean is gay sex. is about understanding fellow human beings. Jordan is still attracted to guys, but he's committed to a life without marriage and sex because he's convinced that same-sex relations are wrong and that he can best serve God through celibacy. In the context I minister, this topic comes up on a weekly basis. There was an error retrieving your Wish Lists. The last thing Jordan remembers that night is heading to his car, locking the door, squeezing the steering wheel until his fingers turned white, and screaming away his pain. Goodness gracious.Anyway, none of that is about this book specifically, but it certainly affirmed why I was reading the book and why the book is so desperately needed.I cant say that I agree with 100% of what is said in these pages. Gray areas demand our best judgment. As we wrestle with all of this, never forget that we're talking about people real people with real feelings. Jordan was helping out in the youth group at church and had just completed a year of college. And if youre a Christian teen, you may feel overwhelmed by the opinions. He breaks apart myths and assumptions on both sides of the topic. People to Be Loved: Why Homosexuality Is Not Just an Issue. Yes, a big old stone will probably break your bones, but words have the power to crush your heart. Prestonis also the founder andpresident ofthe Center for Faith, Sexuality, and Gender. I've even used these terms a few times already, in case you didn't notice! in our conversation as a description of someone who is attracted to the same sex. Living in a Gray World: A Christian Teens Guide to Understanding Homosexuality, Dr. Preston Sprinkle is the president of Theology in the Raw, which started as apodcast and has grown into muchmore, includinganannualExiles in Babylon Conference, hosted in Boise Idaho. She didn't choose to feel this way. 2,101 Likes, 6 Comments - Dollar Store Makeup (@dollarstoremakeup) on Instagram: "Tell me you have an unhealthy fear of aging without telling me you blah blah blah . As a grown adult who can read, I do know what the book is about because I READ the SUBTITLE and description before I put it on hold.Then she proceeded to put the book on hold under my 12 year old sons account, even though I was asking for the hold.A ton of thoughts hit me. The most popular Goodreads review of this book completely dismissed and rejects the entire thing. In a world filled with confusing messages and influences that are directly opposed to my beliefs, I was SO glad to find this book. We're going to look at the Bible, psychology, and philosophy. Typed away for a while. Living in a Gray World is also an educational book that parents can read and discuss with their children. "Um when? It goes like this: "Sticks and stones will break my bones but words will never hurt me." All rights reserved. That is, the average of three color channels . There's no alternative for. My heart breaks whenever I think about Jordan in that church office. : He is a, bestselling author who's written more than adozen books, including, Living in a Gray World, Scandalous Grace, Non-violence. Dan is a gay man happily married to another man. Our culture is certainly sending messages about this topic to pre-teens and teens! Men who feel more like women, and women who feel like men. We are sorry. A Christian Teen's Guide to Understanding Homosexuality, "Um when? The nature of todays conversation about sexuality means that this book, written in 2015, already feels a bit dated in some ways, but the core concepts are still really valuable and I would comfortably recommend it. 2.50. No one likes to feel like some "other" a subspecies to the human race. ransgender. Almost all of them have similar stories of feeling less than human and being painfully misunderstood. Men who feel more like women, and women who feel like men. However you feel about homosexuality, the Bible, or whatever, this truth is. And today, he actually has a very good relationship with people at his church. You may wonder, "Isn't that person just a lesbian?" Dan isn't very religious and he often gets frustrated with conservative Christians. Most people tack on a Q for "Queer" (or "Questioning") at the end LGBTQ. Ash grey is the perfect multi-dimensional neutral to flatter many hairstyles, base colors, and undertones without any stark grow-out lines or brassiness. Maybe you've heard it too. Preston has held faculty positions at Nottingham University, Cedarville University, and Eternity Bible College. Some gay and lesbians who act on their attraction, and others who don't. We also need to be careful about the term, It's fine to use it; I'll use it throughout our conversation. ask them what they mean by homosexuality before you answer. It goes like this: "Sticks and stones will break my bones but words will never hurt me." God loves you and has great plans for you. (We'll get into the whole "born with it" debate later as well.) PS treatment of James 1:14-15 muddies the distinction between being attracted to someone of the same sex, and actually desiring them in a sexual manner. So let's have an honest dialogue about a very tough topic. Im a college pastor who has continually wanted a biblical, compassionate resource to give to students and youth who are either struggling with same sex attraction or trying to figure out what the Bible says about homosexuality. Living in a Gray World helps to begin a conversation with teens about the language and terminology used by those who identify as LGBTQ. I'm gay." My friend Lesli is a female, but from the time she was four years old she believed that she was a boy. download 1 file . (We'll get into the whole "born with it" debate later as well.) Preston Sprinkle really seems to hit the nail on the head with this book. Customer Reviews, including Product Star Ratings help customers to learn more about the product and decide whether it is the right product for them. Some who believe in Jesus, and others who despise the Christian faith. I wholeheartedly support Preston Sprinkles approaching to loving ALL people, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity, and I think he does a great job of balancing that authentically with what the Bible says about homosexuality. So let's drop the "lifestyle" lingo. Does this item contain inappropriate content? Redemption links and eBooks cannot be resold. The Importance of Seeing the World in Shades of Grey. When many Christians hear the term gay, they immediately think of sexual immorality. I'm not going to pretend that there's one cookie-cutter answer to every question. Living in a Gray World: A Christian Teen's Guide to Understanding Homosexuality Edicin Kindle de Zondervan,(Author), Preston Sprinkle (Illustrator) Visita la pgina de Amazon Preston Sprinkle Encuentra todos los libros, lee sobre el autor y ms. I know. Dan is the type of guy many Christians think of when they hear the word. With palms still dripping with sweat, he decided to get it over with. What if they're not acting on it. Yes, a big old stone will probably break your bones, but words have the power to crush your heart. Words have the power to hurt and to heal, to build up and to tear down. As these examples illustrate, it is practically impossible to live comfortably with a black-and-white picture of a world containing many shades of gray. Take the word lifestyle. This is the seventh issue of TSB's 33rd season, with cover artwork featuring some very worried looking people by Arley Byrne. I feel like I'm attracted to the same sex, but I have no one to talk to. She read the title. While I dont agree with some of the authors specific advice in the last chapter of this book, the author still does an excellent job of explaining different concepts and issues related to homosexuality and transgenderism, as well as laying out the Bibles teaching on this subject. I'm sure you have questions. This book is not even biblically accurate and describes homosexuality as not only a sin, but a sin that can be altered with enough self-reflection. Preston Sprinkle does a great job of laying out the book as a conversation with the reader. Both gay and straight people have gay and straight friends. ask them what they, when referring to people. And unfortunately, many gay and lesbian individuals have been slashed by words that feel like razor blades across their eyeballs. "I thought he was a Christian?" She isn't attracted to women, but she chooses to be a lesbian because she vows that because of what her father did, "no man will ever touch me again.". I loved its steady, gentle, non-panicked tone. But we need to be very clear about what we mean. I really appreciate Sprinkle's straightforward approach as well as Biblical scholarship. Doing research in the real world by Gray, David E. (David Edward), 1952-Publication date 2004 Topics . Some who believe in Jesus, and others who despise the Christian faith. Or you could use the well-known acronym LGBT. He hadn't even touched another guy romantically. But I know many gay people who aren't having sex. The fact is, we SHOULD be reading books like this. It's more or less a simpler version of his other book, but still good, and still focuses on loving others just as much as it focuses on what God expects of us. moving in a world from But I also dont know what book I could say that about. I am so grateful for Dr. Sprinkle's work to present a work that clearly communicates the gospel to the students reading his book and helps challenge the reader to be more like Jesus. ", The first friend I want to introduce to you is Dan. Think about it. Maybe you've heard it too. But as we'll see, the discussion about homosexuality is much more complex than just a conversation about sex. Its actually just full of assumptions of belief, surface level looks at scripture, but ultimately calling people sinful. I know it sounds weird for a book to be a "conversation" especially since you won't be able to talk back at this book without others thinking you're nuts. What I'm about to say will be, to everything I write in this book. It breaks down the Christian doctines in a way that doesn't feel judgmental or hateful. I'm. Each one of these people has some experience with homosexuality. . (Some of you don't need to pretend.) Dr. Sprinkle shares biblical truth and compassion about this important topic. And this book I mean, conversation is about understanding fellow human beings. ", The first friend I want to introduce to you is Dan. I'm not a pedophile. Are we talking about people having sex with someone of the same gender? Please try again. in our conversation as a description of someone who is attracted to the same sex. A feisty, angry, church-hating loudmouth who loves to fire off mean comments on blogs and Twitter. Preston Sprinkle (Ph D, Aberdeen) is a teacher, speaker, and New York Times bestselling author. Details Book Author : Adam Hamilton Category . I'm glad you asked these good questions. The author wasn't afraid to state his belief which was that the Bible did not support same-sex relationships and endorses opposite-sex relationships. Please try again. Eric died lonely, confused, and unloved. Highly recommend!!! Words such as "we" versus "they," and "us" versus "them." There's a stupid saying that I used to hear as a kid. He could hardly say the words out loud in the safety of his car. Over the years I've talked with a lot of gay and lesbian people. I felt like most of the people believed it as bad. "Homosexuality" is a very broad concept that includes many different types of people. What if someone's actually straight, but they've had same-sex experiences in the past? One where hard questions are raised and genuine answers are given. Dan is a gay man happily married to another man. Reviewed in the United States on October 4, 2022. Each one of these people has some experience with homosexuality. Lovingly truthful, and truthfully loving.Isnt that how we should all strive to be in everything?The author breaks down what the Bible actually says about homosexuality, in both the Old and New Testament, what Jesus said/taught and what Paul said/taught on the subject. Men who feel more like women, and women who feel like men. Read "Living in a Gray World A Christian Teen's Guide to Understanding Homosexuality" by Zondervan available from Rakuten Kobo. Genres Sexuality Nonfiction Christian Theology LGBT Spirituality High School 155 pages, Paperback First published December 8, 2015 Book details & editions About the author Preston Sprinkle 13 books162 followers Maddie is a lesbian, but she's not attracted to women. And we're going to listen to a lot of stories. : Full content visible, double tap to read brief content. Glad I bought this book. Eric died lonely, confused, and unloved. Even if you desired to be one of "us" (the good, righteous, straight people, who happen to be attracted to the opposite sex), you've just been pushed out to the community of "them." He then spent several years studying what the Bible says about same-sex relations, and he ended up concluding that, based on his interpretation, the Bible does not condemn consensual, loving, same-sex marriages. >>Download/Read Kindle Living in a Gray World: A Christian Teen?s Guide to Understanding Homosexuality All Pages by Preston Sprinkle. Instead, the Bible gives Christians the liberty to make God-glorifying decisions based on their convictions. Reviewed in the United States on November 4, 2019. Words such as "we" versus "they," and "us" versus "them." Stories that make them sing, and stories that make them shudder with cold sweat. 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