. All rights reserved. You may wonder, "Isn't that person just a lesbian?" Jordan is one of the most amazing Christians I've ever met. in this discussion. Preston and his wifeChris, live in Boise, Idaho, with their 3 daugthers and 1 son. Thank you for enlightening us and equipping us to love better. Excerpt. Stories that make them sing, and stories that make them shudder with cold sweat. There's not. After all, gay and lesbian people live the same lives as straight people. I didn't understand it; I didn't know how to broach the topic with other people, yet alone homosexual people or Christian homosexuals. Living in a Gray World approaches the issue of homosexuality biblically and yet with tremendous compassion and care. I read "Embodied" first. "Jordan, we can't condone someone with your lifestyle," another leader interjected with polished conviction. 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." 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. "I thought he was a Christian?" 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 this book I mean, conversation is about understanding fellow human beings. What if they're not acting on their attraction? It really comes across in this book as in everything he does. So when people talk about "the gay lifestyle," what they may really mean is gay sex. How can, best love people who are same-sex attracted among, us? His hands were trembling and his face dripped with sweat. Unfortunately, many gay and lesbians feel like this whenever they hear Christians talk about "those gay people" or other such "they/them"-type words. Executives who see the world in stark contrasts miss the nuances of situations and are less able to compromise to meet common interests. The point is, there's no one-size-fits-all category for gay and lesbian people. (We'll get into the whole "born with it" debate later as well.) 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. But a transgender woman identifies as a man (regardless of what their body looks like) and is attracted to women. Biologically, Lesli is female. Excerpt. Additional gift options are available when buying one eBook at a time. His mom wasn't domineering, his dad was around, his sisters didn't dress him up in pink, and he wasn't sexually abused. He might as well have been stuffed in a cage and sold to the zoo. As Jordan's story shows, focusing on truth with little compassion can actually damage other people who are made in God's image. Zondervan, 2015. But as you can see, their stories are as different as night and day. Lifestyle. Most questions require a lot of thought and honest discussion. One where hard questions are raised and genuine answers are given. Living in a Gray World explores with readers: Dr. Sprinkle shares biblical truth and compassion about this important topic. After all, gay and lesbian people live the same lives as straight people. I'm glad you asked these good questions. The writing style was great for this type of subject, which is highly debated by many. I think it's time to have a conversation about homosexuality. Thenstill without making eye contacttold me that she would be able to place the book on holdthen asked, Do you know what this book is about? Um, yes. What do you mean? I'm gay." : 21 Conversations from a Historically Christian View, Grace/Truth 2.0: Five More Conversations Every Thoughtful Christian Should Have About Faith, Sexuality & Gender. Typed away for a while. 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. : Just like you and me and everybody else, they're different. And unfortunately, many gay and lesbian individuals have been slashed by words that feel like razor blades across their eyeballs. I am Christian trying walk my kids thru a world surrounded by homosexuality and hate. We are all individual human beings. The term gay is also used very differently depending on the person using it. , Publication date This is not an "us/them" discussion, but very much a "we" discussion. I've even used these terms a few times already, in case you didn't notice! He admits that there has been a lot of hurt done in the name of Christianity and that churches and individuals need to seek a better way rather than just publicly humiliating someone. What if they're not acting on it now, but maybe they will in the future? It gets confusing. It goes like this: "Sticks and stones will break my bones but words will never hurt me." A helpful quick read. Jordan was helping out in the youth group at church and had just completed a year of college. I tend to just use LGBT or sometimes LGBTQ. Dan isn't very religious and he often gets frustrated with conservative Christians. Although she had many excellent qualities - she was creative, had a great capacity for . I appreciate that this book does not encourage any bullying even if it does not align with my views, it's still valuable. I think what people really mean by "lifestyle" is here we go sex. To see our price, add these items to your cart. 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. Before Jordan could respond, another leader added, "And what about our children? (someone attracted to both men and women), so that word is okay. Let's begin our conversation by meeting some real people. But almost every gay person I know does not like to be called "a homosexual." But I think this book can still be a discussion. She read the title. Short enough to read in one day, yet covers so much information. But no one at this church had known about his struggle. Preston Sprinkle does a great job of laying out the book as a conversation with the reader. : This is terribly wrong. You can say, when referring to concepts or things rather than people ("homosexual relationship," "homosexual desires"). >>Download/Read Kindle Living in a Gray World: A Christian Teen?s Guide to Understanding Homosexuality All Pages by Preston Sprinkle. Living in a Gray World: A Christian Teen's Guide to Understanding Homosexuality Kindle Edition by Zondervan, (Author), Preston Sprinkle (Illustrator) Format: Kindle Edition 290 ratings Teachers' pick See all formats and editions Kindle $9.99 Read with Our Free App Paperback $16.99 Other new, used and collectible from $7.97 Just concern yourself with being too much like Jesus. I don't, Jordan was taken aback. I hoped that picking up 'Living in a Gray World' may give me something new: a new understanding. I'm sure you have questions. Dan is a gay man happily married to another man. I, as a Christian, have always wondered about homosexuality as it is on the top of everyones tongues. Living in a GrayWorld is also an educational book that parents can read and discuss with their children. Some questions have simple answers, but many don't. 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. We've got to stop talking about issues and start talking about human beings. Or you could use the well-known acronym LGBT. Preston Sprinkle does an excellent job arguing for the importance of loving and accepting all people, especially those of the LGBTQ community. Help others learn more about this product by uploading a video! What should I do? To have a clear and deep book that is easy for any student to pick up and read is such a gift. Words such as "we" versus "they," and "us" versus "them." : We dont share your credit card details with third-party sellers, and we dont sell your information to others. He breaks apart myths and assumptions on both sides of the topic. I'm not a pedophile. Lifestyle. So let's have an honest dialogue about a very tough topic. I think this book did well with teaching love and truth. Additional gift options are available when buying one eBook at a time. 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. Sometimes it's inevitable to use the words "us" or "them." Read Online Living in a Gray World: A Christian Teen?s Guide to Understanding Homosexuality Kindle Unlimited Written by Preston Sprinkle (Author) PDF is a great book to read and that's why I su. Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. Jordan thought. Our culture is certainly sending messages about this topic to pre-teens and teens! No, not a feisty, angry, explosive conversation maybe you've had some of those before. There's no alternative for bisexual (someone attracted to both men and women), so that word is okay. He then apologized, released her, and warned her that he'd kill her if she told anyone about what had happened. My friend Jordan was anxiously waiting in his car outside the church office. 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 Gay. So let's drop the "lifestyle" lingo. Featured. Reviewed in the United States on March 22, 2021. 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." By living a lukewarm life you are trying to suspend yourself in an unnatural world created by you and mankind, not God. (Some of you don't need to pretend.) No, they aren't. One thing I've learned from talking to gay people over the years is that words really matter. And then there's Maddie. Just like you and me and everybody else, they're different. Elegy Written in a Country Churchyard is a poem by Thomas Gray, completed in 1750 and first published in 1751. The term, 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. They prefer to be called gay or lesbian. To have a clear and deep book that is easy for any student to pick up and read is such a gift. Lifestyle?! People who have been raped into lesbianism, and people who have been born with same-sex attraction. It means learning to incorporate fear foods. But I know many gay people who aren't having sex. Throughout our conversation, you and I are going to ask some hard questions and sort through some tough debates. And I greatly appreciate his compassionate, loving tone throughout. 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. This is terribly wrong. No handwriting, highlighting or underlining. My heart breaks whenever I think about Jordan in that church office. "Homosexuality" is a very broad concept that includes many different types of people. He maintains a conservative view that the Bible presents sex between one man and one woman in the context of marriage as God's Preston Sprinkle does an excellent job arguing for the importance of loving and accepting all people, especially those of the LGBTQ community. A lesbian is a woman who feels like a woman, and who's attracted to other women. Dan isn't very religious and he often gets frustrated with conservative Christians. Dr. Sprinkle shares biblical truth and compassion about this important topic. Most people tack on a Q for "Queer" (or "Questioning") at the end LGBTQ. For now, I'll use the term. I loved its steady, gentle, non-panicked tone. If two people love each other and they're not hurting anyone else, then can't they get married? Preston clearly explains that loving and accepting a person does not mean that one need approve of that person's choices or actions. I am not a Christian, so this is clearly not targeted to me, but I didn't find it wholly offensive. Sometimes the English language demands it. Elegy Written in a Country Churchyard. What if someone is only slightly gay? I mean, we can't have you working with our children! Living in a Gray World. Think about it: Pretend you are fifteen years old and struggling with same-sex attraction. It goes like this: "Sticks and stones will break my bones but words will never hurt me." When he came out to his parents about being gay, they told him he was an abomination and kicked him out of the house. Thank you, Preston Sprinkle, for taking the time to write this much-needed book! Gray contrails of speeding images Bright colors muted by constant motion Gray brilliantly shrouding an empty existence . 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. But I know many gay people who aren't having sex. : We are all individual human beings. So let's drop the "lifestyle" lingo. ${cardName} not available for the seller you chose. "Homosexuality" is a very broad concept that includes many different types of people. And this short read gave me exactly that.What I noticed straight away was how qualified this author was to write this book. I think what people really mean by "lifestyle" is here we go sex. That is. They are "a distinctive way of sizing up gray area issues, analyzing them carefully, grappling with their full, human complexity, and thenand only thenmaking final decisions." I love that over and over Sprinkle 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. Lifestyle?! He too was born into a Christian home and discovered he was attracted to the same sex at fourteen. That is, the average of three color channels . (Some of you don't need to pretend.) But almost every gay person I know does not like to be called "a homosexual." You can say homosexual when referring to concepts or things rather than people ("homosexual relationship," "homosexual desires"). 2022-23 | Issue 07. Preston Sprinkle writes candidly and compassionately, and I think he walks the lovingly truthful and truthfully loving line well here. However you feel about homosexuality, the Bible, or whatever, this truth is. There was only one typo that I could find in my ARC. After the birth of our daughter in 2010 we knew we needed something more sustainable. : What if they're not acting on their attraction? So when people talk about "the gay lifestyle," what they may really mean is gay sex. We'll talk more about the term, in chapters 6 and 7. Does every gay person have the same, I think what people really mean by "lifestyle" is here we go . No one likes to feel like some "other" a subspecies to the human race. Now let me be up front. Now fades the glimmering landscape on the sight, And all the air a solemn stillness holds, Save where the beetle wheels . When he entered the room, he was greeted with smiles. Living in a Gray World explores with readers: Homosexuality and other related issues, such as what it means to identify as transgender and intersex What the Bible says about homosexuality How to cultivate a heart for people Dr. Sprinkle shares biblical truth and compassion about this important topic. But as we'll see, the discussion about homosexuality is much more complex than just a conversation about sex. His mom wasn't domineering, his dad was around, his sisters didn't dress him up in pink, and he wasn't sexually abused. , Sticky notes is about understanding fellow human beings. One of the most important books for teens, Reviewed in the United States on August 17, 2020. Because the answer is that Jesus came for EVERYONE, that He died for ALL sinners, that He loved and loves ALL people no matter what they do but because of Who He is.I highly recommend and encourage all parents and all Christians to read this. What does God want us to do and say? is also used very differently depending on the person using it. "Homosexuality" is a very broad concept that includes many different types of people. This is not an "us/them" discussion, but very much a "we" discussion. Follow authors to get new release updates, plus improved recommendations. 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! My friend Lesli is a female, but from the time she was four years old she believed that she was a boy. Sprinkles companion to People to Be Loved is an abridged version written to youth and college students. And this book I mean. Highly recommend!!! It did not condone being cruel to homosexuals or transgendered individuals which is fantastic. Its actually just full of assumptions of belief, surface level looks at scripture, but ultimately calling people sinful. We need to be careful with this term. Type: BOOK - Published: 2015-12-08 - Publisher: Zondervan GET EBOOK . I know. But as you can see, their stories are as different as night and day. And we're going to listen to a lot of stories. What do you mean? Gray is the perfect color disguising a grief-stricken trip . He didn't know what to say. Lots and lots of stories. The line between homosexual. This seems weird until you hear her story. That is, don't use it as a noun, like, "Hey, look at that homosexual." Help others learn more about this product by uploading a video! There has to be a better way, and there is . Unable to add item to List. 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. Excellent book! 04/16/00. Read instantly on your browser with Kindle for Web. Dan is a gay man happily married to another man. 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