Out of a Far Country: A Gay Son's Journey to God. A Broken Mother's Search for Hope.Over 100,000 copies sold! Coming Out, Then Coming Home Christopher Yuan, the son of Chinese immigrants, discovered at an early age that he was different. He was attracted to other boys. As he grew into adulthood, his mother, Angela, hoped to control the situation. Instead, she found that her son and her life were spiraling out of control—and her own personal demons were determined to defeat her. Years of heartbreak, confusion, and prayer followed before the Yuans found a place of complete surrender, which is God’s desire for all families. Their amazing story, told from the perspectives of both mother and son, offers hope for anyone affected by homosexuality. God calls all who are lost to come home to him. Casting a compelling vision for holy sexuality, Out of a Far Country speaks to prodigals, parents of prodigals, and those wanting to minister to the gay community. “But while he was still a long way off, his father saw him and felt compassion, and ran and embraced him and kissed him.” - Luke 15:20 Includes a discussion guide for personal reflection and group use. |
Contents
The End of the Beginning | 14 |
Two Lives in Louisville | 20 |
5 | 26 |
Baby Steps | 40 |
A Marriage Built on Sand | 53 |
Open for Business | 60 |
Let Go Let | 70 |
Circuit Parties | 76 |
Rock Bottom | 137 |
It Is Well | 142 |
Hope and a Future | 144 |
Beacon of Hope | 154 |
Making It Through | 161 |
Going to Court for the Right Reasons? | 167 |
Snitch or Star Witness? | 169 |
Truly Extraordinary | 178 |
Secret Shame | 85 |
Lost | 92 |
High Church | 105 |
A Bold and Dangerous Prayer | 107 |
Busted | 111 |
Count Your Blessings | 123 |
Out of the Trash | 127 |
Dont Let Me Cry | 130 |
Holy Sexuality | 182 |
Redeemed | 190 |
Finally Home | 197 |
Where Are They Now? | 201 |
Prayer Redemption and Holy Sexuality | 205 |
Notes | 221 |
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Out of a Far Country: A Gay Son's Journey to God. A Broken Mother's Search ... Christopher Yuan,Angela Yuan No preview available - 2011 |
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