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littleroseygirl's review against another edition
4.0
Peter Hubbard has a knack for clearly and concisely stating his point. This book was chock full of truth and mercy. It's accessible to the layman, and provides an excellent perspective on an issue that is pervading the church. I did leave the book feeling like much more could have been said but also appreciated what was said. Hubbard taps into the surface of a deep issue and does an excellent job of familiarizing readers with biblical truths on the homosexuality debate and helping those who are struggling with SSA. I would love to see a follow-up book with a more in-depth study of SSA with helpful tools for pastors and others in ministry for incorporating ways to help those struggling with SSA.
evanc's review against another edition
5.0
Firstly, I should start by saying that Pastor Peter is my pastor. He gave me a copy of his book after meeting with him after our son came out to us right before leaving for college. To say my heart and soul have struggled during this time would be an understatement. When my wife and I met with Peter, he told us that this experience would definitely challenge and grow our faith. And I would say that the reading of this book did the same. For me it exposed my own sinful nature. And most importantly it challenges me to love all others around me the way Christ loves my sinful soul.
davidbess's review against another edition
5.0
This title is the best resource I've read for doing missions to the LGBT community in the 21st century. There is not an in-depth treatment here of the Biblical passages that define godly sexuality as within a marriage of one man and one woman. What the author does provide is a wealth of insights on how to bridge the gap between a Biblical mindset and a LGBT mindset and build a relationship through which conversion and transformation can occur. If you're looking for a thorough resource on Biblical apologetics for sexuality and marriage, this book isn't it. Try instead "The Bible and Homosexual Practice: Texts and Hermeneutics" by Robert A. J. Gagnon. If you're seeking something however, to help you relate to others with the strong Biblical convictions you hold, then this title is definitely for you. It's been very helpful for me. I recommend it highly.
evamadera1's review against another edition
5.0
Disclaimer: My mother is Peter's assistant so I heard a lot about the behind the scenes process of getting this book written and published. I did not, however, read the book until many months after publication. Whoops :)
This is an excellent book. I have been privileged to attend North Hills Community Church and sit under Peter Hubbard's teaching since I was 10 years old. I have learned and grown so much. This book is simply an extension of what he does every Sunday from the pulpit.
In clear, easy to understand but not watered down words, Peter navigates this difficult topic. His narrative is theologically sound and well- formatted. His points thoroughly support his main premise. He uses relevant and succinct illustrations to support his points.
This book is definitely a must read. The only thing I wish I would have done differently is to have read it sooner.
This is an excellent book. I have been privileged to attend North Hills Community Church and sit under Peter Hubbard's teaching since I was 10 years old. I have learned and grown so much. This book is simply an extension of what he does every Sunday from the pulpit.
In clear, easy to understand but not watered down words, Peter navigates this difficult topic. His narrative is theologically sound and well- formatted. His points thoroughly support his main premise. He uses relevant and succinct illustrations to support his points.
This book is definitely a must read. The only thing I wish I would have done differently is to have read it sooner.
unknownbooks23's review
2.0
Okay. This was difficult. I wanted to give this book an honest read, without getting too emotionally invested. But I couldn't manage it. By the time I had read through the first five chapters, I was already seeing red.
Here's something about me to give you some background information: I'm bisexual, and have known this for sure since I was 20. If I had read this book when I was first working out my identity, when there's already a decent helping of shame and fear, this book would have added to that.
Pretty much throughout every chapter, there was just so much othering going on. I abhor the insistence that you should use SSA (same sex attraction) to explain your particular "addiction of choice," and attacking or "questioning" why someone would choose to call themselves gay (think David Bennett, who wrote A War of Loves, or Wesley Hill who wrote Washed and Waiting).
I definitely would not recommend this extremely academic and sterile book to someone who was struggling to define themselves, whether as celibate or otherwise. The hardest part of listening comes when we disagree with someone's decision and so we feel the need to speak. This is not an area where just anybody should be allowed to speak without first attempting to really understand why the label was chosen. Instead of reading this, go read A War of Loves and Washed and Waiting.
Here's something about me to give you some background information: I'm bisexual, and have known this for sure since I was 20. If I had read this book when I was first working out my identity, when there's already a decent helping of shame and fear, this book would have added to that.
Pretty much throughout every chapter, there was just so much othering going on. I abhor the insistence that you should use SSA (same sex attraction) to explain your particular "addiction of choice," and attacking or "questioning" why someone would choose to call themselves gay (think David Bennett, who wrote A War of Loves, or Wesley Hill who wrote Washed and Waiting).
I definitely would not recommend this extremely academic and sterile book to someone who was struggling to define themselves, whether as celibate or otherwise. The hardest part of listening comes when we disagree with someone's decision and so we feel the need to speak. This is not an area where just anybody should be allowed to speak without first attempting to really understand why the label was chosen. Instead of reading this, go read A War of Loves and Washed and Waiting.
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