Leaving Homosexuality: A Practical Guide for Men and Women Looking for a Way Out

by Chambers, Alan

• ISBN13: 9780736926102
• ISBN10: 0736926100
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2009-07-15
• Publisher: Harvest House Pub

Summary

When a gay man or woman is faced with the reality that a growing and vibrant life in Jesus Christ is incompatible with their sexual attractions, what exactly does he or she do? What steps can be taken toward leaving the gay life and identity?In this accessible book Alan Chambers, president of Exodus International, explains the process and clarifies the expectations for those who are skeptical of change or frustrated by an ongoing struggle with same-sex attraction.Readers will learn how to enter into a new life in Christ set realistic and healthy expectations build authentic community learn to forgive overcome the power of sexual addictionMen and women of all ages who struggle with same-sex attraction will find Leaving Homosexuality indispensable in their own walk of faith...and an excellent resource to give to those who haven't yet heard that there is a new life of freedom beyond homosexuality available to them.

Author Biography

Alan Chambers is president of Exodus International, a worldwide ministry to those affected by homosexuality. Alan has shared his story of overcoming unwanted same-sex attraction with audiences around the world and has been interviewed by the Los Angeles Times, The New York Times, Newsweek, Time magazine, Fox News Network, and CNN. He and his wife, Leslie, and their two children make their home in Florida.

Table of Contents

Another Option	p. 9
Starting Here, Starting Now
A Life-changing Choice	p. 13
Developing Healthy and Realistic Expectations	p. 19
Moving into Wholeness
The Power of Forgiveness	p. 31
A Life of Honesty and Acceptance	p. 41
Finding Authentic Community	p. 57
Dating, Marriage, and Yes...Sex	p. 67
Special Considerations
When You're Leaving Lesbianism by Yvette Schneider	p. 89
Same-Sex Attraction and Marriage by Mike Goeke	p. 113
Staying the Course
Dealing with Temptations and Critics	p. 131
This Is the Life We Were Created to Live	p. 139
A Final Encouragement	p. 149
What to Do Next	p. 153
Recommended Resources	p. 155
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