Randy Thomas reflects on his time meeting with former homosexuals and those who minister to them from around the globe.
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NARTH is the only secular group of psychologists, psychiatrists and counselors providing psychological therapy to homosexuals who desire to modify their sexual orientation. Although its membership is comprised of many Christians of various denominations as well as observant Jews, the group’s approach is non-sectarian, scientific, fact-based, and demonstrably productive of results. |
Evidence of a link between homosexuality and clinical depression continues to grow.
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What goes on inside (or outside) of us that causes us to go through periods of intense struggle with lust? And if we find out, is there something we can do to make the struggles less intense or their occurrence less frequent?
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"There are two stages in every recovery process: the first is healing; the second is learning."
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This article offers an insightful look at the homosexual perception of love contrasted with the One True Love - Jesus Christ.
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This article examines "the last taboo" in sexual sin--and finding a biblical, redemptive response to those ensnared in it.
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An increasing number of teens are adopting a bisexual or gay/lesbian identity. Reaching youth before they become trapped in homosexual behavior is of increasing concern to youth pastors and other church leaders. |
A description of the discussion of sexual-reorientation therapy held recently at the annual meeting of the American Psychological Association.
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Although there is a need for distinguishing between homosexual orientation and homosexual behavior, the well-meaning Christian authors and psychologists who do so lay a subtle trap which perpetuates the individual's struggle for freedom by affirming that "homosexual orientation" is a given, relatively unchangeable factor in one's life.
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Thousands of men and women, all of them previously involved in homosexuality, have experienced change in their lives. And almost all of them say the same thing: it was a group of Christians, demonstrating genuine love and concern, who made the difference.
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Separating the basic need and sexual desire can be one of the most important steps in the healing process.
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How would you approach any person you felt needed Christ? There's nothing special about homosexuality as a sin in God's eyes. Don't let it cloud yours. |
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You asked whether the Bible has anything to say about a life-long committed relationship between two partners of the same sex... Yes, the Bible has a lot to say about these things, but not just in a handful of proof-texts.
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Suppression leading to repression of homosexual desires is an unhealthy approach which does not work! When homosexual desires are only suppressed or repressed, the individual will continually be plagued with homosexuality. If not dealt with, the repressed homosexual desires and impulses can lead a person to such extremes as despair and suicide.
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When one spouse deals with homosexuality, it can be devastating to the rest of the family. "You must hold prayerfully and carefully each person for they all carry their own unique pain and set of issues."
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Applying Elizabeth Moberly's model of overcoming homosexuality to counseling practice.
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On-going research continues to validate that there is no evidence to suggest any biological cause or reason for the homosexual condition. |
NEW ORLEANS--Two ex-gay ministry leaders reported exciting ministry opportunities during the recent Southern Baptist Convention, held in New Orleans June 12-13. The issue of homosexuality was a major focus of the event.
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