I was raised in a solid Christian home but struggled with unwanted same-sex attraction. I married a wonderful Christian woman in my late 20s, but the internal battles raged. I left her two years into our marriage to pursue homosexuality, fueled by the gay-friendly theology that so satisfyingly tickled my ears. Months into our separation, I read a book by a man who had walked away from homosexuality and saw, maybe for the first time ever, the reality of the power of the risen Savior. I heard his call to go home, and his promise to go with me. That was in 1997. Since…
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Areas of Interest:
Truth and Pluralism, World Faiths, Scripture Engagement, Leadership Development, Workplace Ministry, Men & Women, Evangelism Training, Ephesians Study, Integrity and Anti-Corruption
Occupation: Pastor
Church: Stonegate Fellowship
Editor’s Note: This Cape Town 2010 Advance Paper has been written by Mike Goeke as an overview of the topic to be discussed at the Multiplex session on “Sexuality: Creation,…
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