Out of a Far Country: A Gay Son's Journey to God. A Broken Mother's Search for Hope.

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PRH Christian Publishing, May 3, 2011 - Religion - 240 pages
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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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About the author (2011)

Christopher Yuan and Angela Yuan travel nationally and internationally to speak at churches, conferences, youth conventions, and colleges about God’s desire for prodigals of all types to return to him. Angela is a businesswoman and advocate for Chinese-American cultural causes. Christopher teaches at Moody Bible Institute (MBI). He holds a bachelor's degree from MBI, a master's degree in biblical exegesis from Wheaton College Graduate School and a doctorate of ministry from Bethel Seminary. Visit christopheryuan.com for more information.

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