There has to be a better way, and there is . So let's have that discussion. My heart breaks whenever I think about Jordan in that church office. My point is to be very careful about using these terms and to make sure you don't cause people to feel like some less-than-human "other.". Does the Bible really say homosexuality is wrong? "Homosexuality" is a very broad concept that includes many different types of people. I'm going to converse with you through these pages as if we're hanging out at a coffee shop together. . Think about it: Pretend you are fifteen years old and struggling with same-sex attraction. Jordan didn't know how to respond. I'll bring up the same subjects you're probably wondering about, and I'll try to raise some pushbacks that you might have. Bring God into your life and avoid being a man just "existing" in this world. The most popular Goodreads review of this book completely dismissed and rejects the entire thing. ", The first friend I want to introduce to you is Dan. Eating disorders, depression, and suicide are often caused by hurtful words. . And they have stories. Sometimes the English language demands it. A year later, he committed suicide. That person may be a woman on the outside, but they feel like the opposite gender and have the thoughts and emotions of a man, or vice versa. , Simultaneous device usage Preston and his wifeChris, live in Boise, Idaho, with their 3 daugthers and 1 son. The curfew tolls the knell of parting day, The lowing herd winds slowly o'er the lea, The ploughman homeward plods his weary way, And leaves the world to darkness and to me. But with 6 teenagers of my own, this is an excellent resource that balances truth and grace backed by solid theology and scriptural foundations as well as scientific research. "Um when? I really appreciated that this book teaches Christians to not harass people who are of a different sexuality than is thought of as Christianly. : 21 Conversations from a Historically Christian View, Grace/Truth 2.0: Five More Conversations Every Thoughtful Christian Should Have About Faith, Sexuality & Gender. They all have a unique set of experiences, joys and fears, things they hate and love, things that make them smile and other things that make them crazy mad. I am not a Christian, so this is clearly not targeted to me, but I didn't find it wholly offensive. 160 pp, paperback, $16.99. is about understanding fellow human beings. Wouldnt make eye contact with me. New York Times bestselling author Dr. Preston Sprinkle has encountered these same questions, and as a theologian and a college . When he came out to his parents about being gay, they told him he was an abomination and kicked him out of the house. 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. , Sticky notes A few feet away. This item can be returned in its original condition for a full refund or replacement within 30 days of receipt. It looks like WhatsApp is not installed on your phone. Preston Sprinkle has encountered these same questions, and as a theologian and a college professor he has dealt with these issues firsthand. If people are born gay, then doesn't this mean God made them that way? Preston Sprinkle does a great job of laying out the book as a conversation with the reader. i wish every teen would read it." seAn Mcdowell professor at Biola University and the author of fifteen books, including Ethix: Being Bold in a Whatever World I had high hopes for this book, and there is much good in it. Dan isn't very religious and he often gets frustrated with conservative Christians. Download and Read Books in PDF "The Graying Of The World" book is now available, Get the book in PDF, Epub and Mobi for Free. Whose side would you be on? I'm attracted to guys.". Preston Sprinkle does an excellent job arguing for the importance of loving and accepting all people, especially those of the LGBTQ community. Let's have a cordial conversation. It means learning to incorporate fear foods. I don't, Jordan was taken aback. Preston Sprinkle (PhD, Aberdeen) is a teacher, speaker, and New York Times bestselling author. Living in a Gray World: A Christian Teen's Guide to Understanding Homosexuality By: Preston Sprinkle Zondervan / 2016 / Paperback Write a Review In Stock Stock No: WW752066 Buy Item $15.29 Retail: $16.99 Save 10% ($1.70) Quantity: Add To Cart or checkout with Add To Wishlist eBook $9.99 View Details Product Close-up This book is a biblical look at the sex and gender cultural landscape with people in mind. That worked. Glad I bought this book, 1996-2023, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates, Select a location to see product availability, Free returns are available for the shipping address you chose. He maintains a conservative view that the Bible presents sex between one man and one woman in the context of marriage as God's original design, and that sex/sex acts in any other circumstances constitutes sin. Most people tack on a Q for "Queer" (or "Questioning") at the end LGBTQ. He has written several books including People to Be Loved, Living in a Gray World, Charis, and Erasing Hell, which he co-authored with Francis Chan. People to Be Loved: Why Homosexuality Is Not Just an Issue, Embodied: Transgender Identities, the Church, and What the Bible Has to Say. I loved its steady, gentle, non-panicked tone. But now Lesli is a believer in Christ and helps other transgender men and women work through what it means to experience gender confusion. He might as well have been stuffed in a cage and sold to the zoo. Gay Girl, Good God: The Story of Who I Was, and Who God Has Always Been, Preston Sprinkle is someone who writes and speaks with deep love and authenticity. This is terribly wrong. Lifestyle?! First of all, I wanted to call this woman out on questioning me while also wanting to laugh at how ridiculous her response was. He could hardly say the words out loud in the safety of his car. First page of Dodsley 's illustrated edition of Gray's Elegy with illustration by Richard Bentley. "Jordan, we can't condone someone with your lifestyle," another leader interjected with polished conviction. I feel like I'm attracted to the same sex, but I have no one to talk to. I think it's time to have a conversation about homosexuality. Preston M. 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. , File size Lifestyle. Dan isn't very religious and he often gets frustrated with conservative Christians. Thank you, Preston Sprinkle, for taking the time to write this much-needed book! Reviewed in the United States on January 8, 2023. Think about it. While I don't believe this to be true, it does fit with Christian beliefs and again does not say that these people are terrible. It breaks down the Christian doctines in a way that doesn't feel judgmental or hateful. 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! Some gay and lesbians who act on their attraction, and others who don't. Men who feel more like women, and women who feel like men. Ive found this to be an essential guide for the believer in navigating the hyper sexualized and multi sexualized world we live in today. (We'll get into the whole "born with it" debate later as well.) Lots and lots of stories. But I know many gay people who aren't having sex. And today, he actually has a very good relationship with people at his church. Eric died lonely, confused, and unloved. Eating disorders, depression, and suicide are often caused by hurtful words. Dan is the type of guy many Christians think of when they hear the word. This book provides clear and simple language for tackling this complex and fraught topic. Help others learn more about this product by uploading a video! They work, they play, they eat and sleep. We've got to stop talking about issues and start talking about human beings. A helpful quick read. Let's have a cordial conversation. Preston has held faculty positions at Nottingham University, Cedarville University, and Eternity Bible College. , Enhanced typesetting Living in a Gray World explores with readers: Homosexuality and other related issues, such as what it means to identify as transgender and intersexWhat the Bible says about homosexualityHow to cultivate a heart for people Dr. Sprinkle shares biblical truth and compassion about this important topic. They work, they play, they eat and sleep. very easy to read and understand content. How can, best love people who are same-sex attracted among, us? God loves you and has great plans for you. Unlike Maddie, Justin was raised in a healthy Christian home and became a follower of Christ at a young age. . I'm not going to pretend that there's one cookie-cutter answer to every question. And those who used to love Jesus but were so mocked and hated by Christians that they've left the church. In repeat cross-sectional analyses, participants living closer to a new motorway junction were more likely to report using a car at follow-up than those living further away (odds ratio 3.4, 95% CI . Highly recommend!!! Through honest conversation, real-life examples, and biblical research, Sprinkle unpacks what we can know to be true, and how Scriptures overall message to us today allows us to move forward and find answers that align with Gods intent. Words such as "we" versus "they," and "us" versus "them." Your writing gives insight into a very deep struggle and a world that is often confusing to many. The story of my experience placing this book on hold at my library illustrates the exact reason why I believe this book is so vitally needed in our society. Each with their own hopes, struggles, etc. Most questions require a lot of thought and honest discussion. What should I do? You can say homosexual when referring to concepts or things rather than people ("homosexual relationship," "homosexual desires"). ", The leader continued, "You know, Jordan, what God thinks about homosexuals? From a few months now I'd been looking for resources on the subject and, as far as I've looked and read, this is one of the most complete books, if not the best. The term gay is often used as a synonym for "same-sex attraction" (or SSA) and doesn't necessarily mean that the "gay" person is acting on that attraction. In fact, he's one of the most life-giving humans I've ever hung out with. But almost every gay person I know does not like to be called "a homosexual." How can we best love people who are same-sex attracted among us? Help others learn more about this product by uploading a video! As if that wasn't bad enough, he raped her over the next four years. He too was born into a Christian home and discovered he was attracted to the same sex at fourteen. He mocks them, yells at them, and would love to see the conservative church simply fade out of existence. Queer is sort of a catchall identifier for everyone else who feels marginalized based on their sexuality. For instance: How should I respond when my sister tells me she's a lesbian? One thing I've learned from talking to gay people over the years is that words really matter. I truly hate that the media practically forces sexuality and sexual immorality on children and teens, and I am thankful for this book as a tool to delve deeper into these issues. Short enough to read in one day, yet covers so much information. It is simple, effective and widely used. Drinking, dating, kissing, gambling, smoking, clothing, music, movies, television, birth control, dancing, spending your money, home schooling, working moms, etc. And those who used to love Jesus but were so mocked and hated by Christians that they've left the church. "I thought he was a Christian?" I didn't decide this. He breaks apart myths and assumptions on both sides of the topic. And that's why Maddie is a lesbian. The point is, there's no one-size-fits-all category for gay and lesbian people. Now let me be up front. We're talking about people. So whether you are gay or straight or somewhere in between, you have a unique story. He and his family live in Boise, Idaho, and he currently helps pastors and leaders engage the LGBTQ conversation with thoughtfulness and grace. The Importance of Seeing the World in Shades of Grey. I don't, Jordan was taken aback. With ears. 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." I know. Those nasty, abominable, gay people. However, he gives context to this sin by noting that ALL people, especially all Christians engage in sin (lust, adultery, greed, slander, etc.) Teen & Young Adult Nonfiction on Dating & Intimacy, Learn more how customers reviews work on Amazon, Zondervan; Gld edition (December 8, 2015). A very easy read. What if they're not acting on it now, but maybe they will in the future? And he does a very good job.He shows how the church as a whole has messed up in this area, and how (rarelysadly) the church has done it well. Millions of people have been psychologically and emotionally slaughtered over something they were called more than twenty years ago. Please try again. People who have been raped into lesbianism, and people who have been born with same-sex attraction. America and the queer diaspora: the case of artist David McDiarmid (PDF, 1.4MB) - Sally Gray doi; Objects of displacement. "Homosexuality" is a very broad concept that includes many different types of people. We'll talk more about the term, in chapters 6 and 7. Maybe you've heard it too. Mr. Trump's new financial disclosure states that the company he created for the NFT project, CIC Digital LLC, had between $100,001 and $1 million in income. Ive found this to be an essential guide for the believer in navigating the hyper sexualized and multi sexualized world we live in today. Brilliant. Type: BOOK - Published: 2015-12-08 - Publisher: Zondervan GET EBOOK . Lifestyle?! Just like you and me and everybody else, they're different. Lots and lots of stories. Over the years I've talked with a lot of gay and lesbian people. But we need to be very clear about what we mean. The point is, there's no one-size-fits-all category for gay and lesbian people. Words have the power to hurt and to heal, to build up and to tear down. Top subscription boxes right to your door, 1996-2023, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates, Teen & Young Adult Christian Social Issues, Teen & Young Adult Values & Virtues eBooks, Teen & Young Adult Dating & Intimacy eBooks, Learn more how customers reviews work on Amazon. And unfortunately, many gay and lesbian individuals have been slashed by words that feel like razor blades across their eyeballs. Some gay and lesbians who act on their attraction, and others who don't. I did not read this book cover to cover. Lovingly truthful, and truthfully loving.". Reviewed in the United States on August 16, 2021. Also available Magazines, Music and other Services by pressing the "DOWNLOAD" button, create an account and enjoy unlimited. The line between homosexual. You're sitting in the front row at church and the preacher keeps talking about "those gay people" and how "we need to stand strong against them" and "we can't let their agenda influence our children." Sometimes the English language demands it. (We'll get into the whole "born with it" debate later as well.) 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. What if someone's actually straight, but they've had same-sex experiences in the past? This book isn't just for straight students, it . is about understanding fellow human beings. It really comes across in this book as in everything he does. We need to be careful with this term. I think this book did well with teaching love and truth. Details Book Author : Adam Hamilton Category . Glad I bought this book. I'm glad you asked these good questions. So if someone asks you, "What's your view on homosexuality?" Are we talking about people having sex with someone of the same gender? Yes, a big old stone will probably break your bones, but words have the power to crush your heart. Gray areas demand our best judgment. But because the filing cuts off on . Additional gift options are available when buying one eBook at a time. 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'm not a pedophile. I've introduced you to Dan, Maddie, Justin, Jordan, Lesli, and Eric because there's something we really need to agree on up front. Words such as "we" versus "they," and "us" versus "them." That is, don't use it as a noun, like, "Hey, look at that homosexual." From a few months now I'd been looking for resources on the subject and, as far as I've looked and read, this is one of the most complete books, if not the best. He has written several books including People to Be Loved, Living in a Gray World, Charis, and Erasing Hell, which he co-authored with Francis Chan. The line between homosexual practice and struggling with same-sex attraction was painfully blurred. "Homosexuality" is a very broad concept that includes many different types of people. I struggle with same-sex attraction. 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. What if someone's actually straight, but they've had same-sex experiences in the past? But we need to be very clear about what we mean. No spelling mistakes whatsoever.Congratulations to Preston Sprinkle on publishing a good, solid introductory read on LGBTQIAP. I am hopeful that this book is accepted by a teenager who is on the brink of questioning these things because of peer influence. He writes this short book with real clarity. Justin breaks all the stereotypes of what some people say "makes" people gay. I think this book displays a beautiful balance of showing love, but also conveying truth. : And they have stories. Or committed suicide. Maddie is a lesbian, but she's not attracted to women. Let's begin our conversation by meeting some real people. He mentions over and over about this being a conversation but it really doesnt come across that way. This book seems to fit the bill: it is attractive, well-written, and faithful to biblical . Ever. This book provides clear and simple language for tackling this complex and fraught topic. A Great Guide for Understanding LGBT Questions, Reviewed in the United States on July 26, 2021. My son was not struggling with thisI, as a parent, as an adult, and as a Christian wanted to be more informed, more loving, more gracious, more Christlike.The thing is, it wasnt even the fact that the book was about homosexuality. Please try again. Lifestyle. Excellent book! Or someone just attracted to the same sex? By living a lukewarm life you are trying to suspend yourself in an unnatural world created by you and mankind, not God. But as you can see, their stories are as different as night and day. I wanted to know what the bible said. And if youre a Christian teen, you may feel overwhelmed by the opinions. , Up to 5 simultaneous devices, per publisher limits, Text-to-Speech As Christians, we SHOULD be having these conversations with our teen children and our preteen children. I mean, we can't have you working with our children! Its actually just full of assumptions of belief, surface level looks at scripture, but ultimately calling people sinful. And this short read gave me exactly that.What I noticed straight away was how qualified this author was to write this book. 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! Dan is a gay man happily married to another man. (There could be some bad answers out there, but no bad questions.) No, not a feisty, angry, explosive conversation maybe you've had some of those before. Homosexuality and other related issues, such as what it means to identify as transgender and intersex. We put look at people as people and not as an issue or an agenda. This is terribly wrong. Does every gay person have the same, I think what people really mean by "lifestyle" is here we go . People to Be Loved: Why Homosexuality Is Not Just an Issue. Preston clearly explains that loving and accepting a person does not mean that one need approve of that person's choices or actions. Using your mobile phone camera - scan the code below and download the Kindle app. Since then, we have helped thousands of families take control of their food source and installed over a thousand Tower Gardens in commercial farms around the world. Unfortunately, many gay and lesbians feel like this whenever they hear Christians talk about ", gay people" or other such "they/them"-type words. Would recommend this book (or even better "A people to be loved" to everyone. I haven't even touched another person. It's fine to use it; I'll use it throughout our conversation. Get help and learn more about the design. Which makes his message confusing cause its full of hey I love you, but I cant love or accept this one part of you. This is the seventh issue of TSB's 33rd season, with cover artwork featuring some very worried looking people by Arley Byrne. ", Jordan didn't know how to respond. : And the confusion continued to dehumanize Jordan limb by limb. "[d]on't worry about being too liberal or too conservative. Does this item contain quality or formatting issues? Preston Sprinkle (Ph D, Aberdeen) is a teacher, speaker, and New York Times bestselling author. He grew up a lot like Justin, but Jordan believes that acting on homosexual desires is a sin. Each one of these people has some experience with homosexuality. Sometimes it's inevitable to use the words "us" or "them." Make ash grey work for you by choosing the best version to fit your style, and we've got them all. 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