I read the following paragraphs in an article by Christianity Today. The full article can be read here.
"Which sums up much of ex-gay ministry today. No hype. Limited faith in techniques. No gay bashing. No detectable triumphalism, religious or political. Just serious discipleship. This may be the only group in America that realizes all the way to the bottom that when you decide to follow Jesus, you don't always get to do what you want to do.
The ex-gay movement runs against the cultural tide. Given adverse public opinion, the ambivalent support of conservative churches, and the common assertion that ex-gays condemn themselves to a life of frustration, you would think the movement would shrivel. Yet Exodus affiliates have doubled in number over the last 18 years. Many of its leaders have been in the public eye for 20 to 30 years. They show every sign of stability."
What a lesson to all of Christians! What would the Church be if we began to realize the sacrifice involved in discipleship? What if we fearlessly confronted cultural tides? What if our leaders would stand strong?
Lord, grant that we may follow the example of these, our brothers and sisters.
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I am glad you commented on this. I have been attending Ball state university, and the progay enviorment is increddible. Everywhere homosexuality is considered the same as a minority, like black and white. I don't think homosexuality is something you choose, but I definitly don't think it is something the church was supposed to "accept". I thought that article was good to, a good reminder of true discipleship. Hope your doing well Friend!
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