Homosexuality

I had several friends over tonight to watch the Final Four ballgames. In between games, a few of us began discussing the topic of homosexuality. Over the next few minutes, everyone else in the room slowly began to gather around to listen, share, and ask questions. It was very reaffirming to me that this may be the single hottest topic in our culture today. What was refreshing to me is that 5 years ago, the talk would have drifted to legislation and the 'gay agenda.' Now it seems that people really want to talk about healing that comes in Christ.

I haven't felt more uneasy about a sermon in a long time. However, I'm very excited to see how it goes. God is always faithful, and he leads his people together.

Over the next week, I will add a few more thoughts and resources each day. Here are the most basic ones where you can turn to for counseling help, or for more resources on the issue of homosexuality.

Resources:

Lincoln Pastoral Counseling
1700 N. Jefferson Street
Lincoln, IL
Contact: Clare Gramley
(217) 732-6225

Nehemiah Ministries (Counseling specifically dealing with homosexual issues)
803 E Kettering Park Dr.
Urbana, IL
Contact: Kent Paris
(217) 344-4636

Exodus International
www.exodus-international.org/
"The largest information and referral ministry in the world addressing homosexual issues."

National Association for Research and Therapy of Homosexuality
www.narth.com/
"NARTH upholds the rights of individuals with unwanted homosexual attraction to receive effective psychological care, and the right of professionals to offer that care."