Messy Grace: How a Pastor with Gay Parents Learned to Love Others Without Sacrificing Conviction - Paperback

$18.00

Messy Grace: How a Pastor with Gay Parents Learned to Love Others Without Sacrificing Conviction - Paperback

Name: Messy Grace: How a Pastor with Gay Parents Learned to Love Others Without Sacrificing Conviction - Paperback
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SKU: 9781601427366
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by Caleb Kaltenbach

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Book Overview

Sometimes, grace gets messy.

Caleb Kaltenbach was raised by LGBT parents, marched in gay pride parades as a youngster, and experienced firsthand the hatred and bitterness of some Christians toward his family.

But then Caleb surprised everyone, including himself, by becoming a Christian...and a pastor.

Very few issues in Christianity are as divisive as the acceptance of the LGBT community in the church. As a pastor and as a person with beloved family members living a gay lifestyle, Caleb had to face this issue with courage and grace.

Messy Grace shows us that Jesus's command to "love your neighbor as yourself" doesn't have an exception clause for a gay "neighbor"--or for that matter, any other "neighbor" we might find it hard to relate to. Jesus was able to love these people and yet still hold on to his beliefs. So can you. Even when it's messy.

"Messy Grace is an important contribution to the conversation about sexual identity for churches and leaders. Caleb's story is surprising and unique, and he weaves it together compellingly. He states his views clearly, leaves room for disagreement, and champions love no matter where you are in this conversation."
--Jud Wilhite, Sr. Pastor, Central Christian Church

ISBN	9781601427366
Author	Caleb Kaltenbach
Publisher	Waterbrook Press
Genre	Religion & spirituality and Relationships
Format	Paperback
Published	October 2015
Language	ENG- English
Pages	224
Weight	1.0 lb
Target Audience	Adults
Print Size	Standard Print

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