Dear Beyond Imagination friends,
I'm excited for what God has in store for this next year. Already this month we had the opportunity to share about the ministry with two churches in Oregon. One was the last church where I was the worship minister and the other was the church in which I grew up. At each church we had nearly an hour of questions on how to relate and show Godly love to an individual with same sex attraction. It is so nice to know they are praying for us every month.
Steve B.
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Tips on how to show Godly love to one living in a same sex relationship
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How do I show Love...
Christians have difficult decisions to make in friendships because we are called to do two things: 1) love people and 2) stand for what the Bible says. What do we do about people who don't live in the way God wants us to?
In a way, it's simple: Show them the same love and respect that Christ would show them. Jesus is down on sin, but not down on sinners. All people have sin in their lives, but that doesn't mean they have less worth to God. So no matter what sin people are involved in, they're still worth God's love. I would treat your homosexual friends the same way you would treat heterosexual friends who are sexually active. You can show love to someone without approving of what they do.--Christianity Today Website link
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We have several people who are willing to share at small groups, churches and events about their struggles with same sex attraction. We are available to tell our stories and offer appropriate Christian responses to those who struggle.
 Please contact us at [email protected] or call us at 919-334-8563
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Mark your Calendars for the Transforming Grace Conference on Saturday, April 5th, 2014.
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Stay tuned for more detailed info next month
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Can you help us reach a person that struggles with same sex attraction, sexual addictions and the aftermath of sexual abuse? Small regular gifts of $5, $10 or $30 per month go a long way to sustain this ministry for the Lord. If you are already contributing, we thank you very much! Your donations are tax free since Beyond Imagination is a registered 501 (c) 3 non-profit corporation.
Please send any donations to:
Beyond Imagination
PO Box 28294
Raleigh, NC 27611
Or give through your BillPay or PayPal at www.beyondimagination.org
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