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Do you feel lost and unsure about your purpose in life?
Do you desire to live out God’s will for your life, but have no idea where to start?
Are you struggling with doubt and loneliness, and wish you had someone to support you as you grow in your connection with God?
I’m so excited you’re here! In this podcast, we’ll explore the Bible to help you understand God’s will and purpose in your life. You’ll build consistency in reading the Word and your prayer life, so you can strengthen your personal convictions and experience the peace and happiness that comes from a life rooted in God. We'll also explore how your faith can help you build peaceful relationships with family and friends and guide you in helping others.
Hi, I am Alexandra, mom of 2 incredible children and married to my best friend and partner in the faith.
For years, I tried to find happiness and a sense of purpose in all the wrong places.
I consumed endless self-help books, I would study more, analyze my past, find temporary relief in world distractions, try avoidance for temporary relief, attempt to change others in the hope of improving my relationships, only to find myself exhausted, living in my past, not enjoying the present and with no hope for a future. I had so many dreams but no direction to where my next step would be.
I finally realized that if I wanted to find lasting peace, I had to build my life on a solid unshakable foundation. I found Christ and the amazing peace that comes from being fully known and loved unconditionally.
With the help of mentors, I understood God’s will for my life and developed an unwavering relationship with Him. And I am thrilled to share it with you and give back as I was poured into.
Are you ready to finally find peace for your soul? Partner with the Everlasting God and discover your life's purpose, His amazing will for you, and how to walk in His steps. Experience fulfilling relationships and a sense of purpose that surpasses anything you can dream or imagine.
Open your Bible, put in those earbuds, and listen up! God is speaking to you. He is making everything new. Do you perceive it? Let's get started.
Curious For Christ | Spiritual Healing, Trust in God, Anxiety Bible Verses, God's Peace, Biblical Encouragement
8. Strength in Weakness: Embracing All, God's Way with Evangelist Guy Hammond
In this episode, I discuss various aspects of leading a faithful Christian life, exploring topics such as biblical sexual ethics, the concept of holiness, and the significance of embracing LGBTQ individuals within the Church. My interviewee, Canadian evangelist Guy Hammond, emphasizes the importance of educating Christians on LGBTQ issues and building relationships with individuals holding diverse beliefs or identities.
Before becoming a Christian in 1987, Guy Hammond lived a life of a homosexual for over a decade. Today he is a Canadian evangelist and the Executive Director of Strength in Weakness Ministries, helping thousands of same-sex attracted Christians and their families in over 70 countries worldwide. He has taught over 200,000 people through his workshops and classes, and in 2018 a documentary movie was
made about his life called Finding Guy. Strength in Weakness Ministries is a Christian organization that helps to bridge the gap between the Christian community and the LGBTQ community through awareness, education, and support. You can find more information on his website.
Key Takeaways:
1) God created sex with the knowledge of its fulfilling nature, unaffected by cultural truths tied to specific times, our emotions, or tendencies.
2) Your identity is not defined by your sexual orientation; therefore it doesn't dictate how you choose to live.
3) The opposite to homosexuality isn't heterosexuality but holiness.
4) Embracing God's plan requires faith and trust, regardless of our sexual attractions.
5) Strength in Weakness is dedicated to the LGBTQ community, providing a secure space and strategies for a faithful life aligned with God's plan and soul fulfillment.
6) Our identity is rooted in God, and submitting to His higher plan is a privilege.
7) God's unwavering love allows us to entrust our entire being to Him, finding freedom in being fully known and loved without external holds.
8) Embracing a new identity in Christ, we need not hide or fight against ourselves.
9) God, who is unashamed and unembarrassed, desires greatness for our lives.
10) Despite past church experiences, God's thoughts about us differ. The church is a spiritual hospital with Jesus as the great physician.
11) Education and hospitality in the churches are vital as we coexist with differing views, embracing a focus beyond momentary affairs.
12) Our citizenship is in heaven, urging us to think bigger and align with God's perspective.
13) The misconception that LGBTQ Christians must live celibate, lonely lives is dispelled; God's design allows enjoyment in all aspects of life, requiring honesty and openness.
14) Love does not seek its own. It is selfless and giving. This extends to marriage.
15) Weakness becomes strength when embraced, empowering us to accomplish great things for God.
16) Boasting about weaknesses, as Paul suggests in the Bible, leads to greater strength. Rise above your weaknesses and let them become a catalyst for something extraordinary.
- Watch Guy Hammond's documentary Finding Guy on Youtube.
- For more information on Guy Hammond's "Strength in Weakness" Ministry, please reach out on his website.
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