Three Quick Points for Christian Response to LGBTQ.

Three Quick Points for Christian Response to LGBTQ.

by | Aug 19, 2019 | Blog, Events, Gender Identity, Healthy Friendships, Homosexulaity, Transgender

Canary in the Coal Mine

Three Quick points for Christian Response to LGBTQ.

Quite often we get this basic question, “How should I respond as a Christian to those around me who have embraced LGBTQ identity or ideology?”

Although it is not an easy answer and can be quite complicated to navigate at times, there are some simple responses that go a long way.

1. All people are valuable: No matter how different our beliefs are we must remember that every life if valuable to God. As a Christian we must ask our Heavenly Father to give us His heart to love those who do not know Him. When we are able to see through His eyes we are able to show kindness and love to those who have chosen to live contrary to the Words of our God. Remember when you were once lost, you needed love and not rejection. Those who have embraced LGBTQ identity long to experience being loved and valued.

2. Build a Bridge: Before we can give advice that is received, we must first have relationship. Take time to be a friend, show love and build relationship before you speak truth that may be difficult to hear. Build a bridge to the heart of the one in LGBTQ, then wait for your friend to open the door to the LGBTQ conversation and be ready to speak truth in love. When you love long enough, the subject will come up. It is vital that you be prepared to speak the truth in scripture and through testimony of those that you know of who have been set free from LGBTQ. You may not know these testimonies personally but you have access to hundreds through our ministry online. Here is one amazing link: Such Were Some of You

3. Tell your Jesus Story: If you know Jesus, you have a story. Loving LGBTQ is no different that loving any other person who does not truly follow Jesus. Just tell your Jesus story; most likely it will not have anything to do with LGBTQ but Jesus will be lifted up and He will draw all men unto himself. The focus is not LGBTQ, the goal is for your friend to be Born again in Christ Jesus. When this happens, the rest of the transformation will follow.

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CDC – Steep & Sustained Increases in STDs

CDC – Steep & Sustained Increases in STDs

by | Aug 31, 2018 | Healthy Friendships, Sexual Purity

Shocking new CDC analysis shows steep and sustained increases in STDs in recent years.

Latest U.S. data shows multiple populations are threatened.

Our country, our people and our children are in a fierce spiritual and moral battle. A ccording to a new study published by the CDC on August 28, 2018, cases ofchlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis have skyrocketed since 2013. Preliminary 2017 data shows that since 2013:

  • Gonorrhea diagnoses increased 67 percent overall and nearly doubled among men. Increases in diagnoses among women — and the speed with which they are increasing — are also concerning, with cases going up for the third year in a row.
  • Primary and secondary syphilis diagnoses increased 76 percent.
  • Gay, bisexual and other men who have sex with men (MSM) made up almost 70 percent of primary and secondary syphilis cases. Primary and secondary syphilis are the most infectious stages of the disease.
  • Chlamydia remained the most common condition reported to CDC. More than 1.7 million cases were diagnosed in 2017, with 45 percent among 15- to 24-year-old females.
  • And, the threat of antibiotic resistant gonorrhea is increasing around the world.
  • Click here for more information on the CDC website.
  • Now is not the time to put our heads in the sand. Please join us in this battle today!

We are working hard to:

  • Partner with others to develop Christ-centered educational curriculum for our youth, their parents and young adults.
  • Develop new strategic partnerships with pregnancy centers and other Christ-centered organizations who are fighting the same or similar battles.
  • Prepare and host the 2018 Amazing Love Event on Sept. 29, 2018.
  • Record our new radio pilot (all of the background work is complete).
  • Give as many television and radio interviews as possible. Our next TV interview is on Atlanta Live on Tuesday, Sept. 25, 2018.
  • Speak at as many churches, universities and ministries as possible.
  • And, numerous other worthy tactics and programs.

God has graced us with the know-how and the open doors, but we do not have sufficient human and financial capital to take advantage of these opportunities as quickly as we would like.

Thank you so much for your prayers and generous financial support thus far! If you are able, please become a monthly donor or make a one-time donation to help us bring Christ’s hope, healing and freedom to so many hurting and lost people.

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