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Joe Dallas is featured in an extended version of his testimony on Godreports.com. Here is an excerpt from Jesus Movement prodigal slid into homosexual sin, but God’s love drew him out (parenthesis mine):
As Paul’s letter to the Corinthians says, “We have this treasure in jars of clay to show that this all-surpassing power is from God and not from us.”
By some measures, Dallas’ quality of life was high during this period (of living with a male partner.) He held a good job, led an active social life, and lived in a comfortable apartment.
“The circumstances of my life seemed pretty good to me,” he notes, “but an inner turmoil kept growing. I couldn’t pretend I was doing the right thing.” Sometimes he woke up in the middle of the night, sat bolt upright, and wondered ‘What am I doing?’
A time for renewal
Dallas decided it was time to open the scriptures once again and he revisited all the Bible passages he could find that dealt with human sexuality and sanctification. “It became clearer and clearer I had been kidding myself,” he admits. “I repented that night, and that became another reference point in my life.”
He shared his story with his gay friends, which was difficult, but a huge relief. “They reacted very reasonably and very kindly. It was very classy of them,” he notes.
Dallas left the Metropolitan Church behind and, like the prodigal returning to his father’s house – made his way back to Calvary Chapel in Costa Mesa. He moved from his apartment, found a new job, and started seeing a Christian counselor he found in the yellow pages. “It was important for me to change everything,” he says.
Go read the whole article. I have heard Joe’s testimony but was glad to read through it again. Joe’s testimony is a great encouragement. You can also watch Joe share his story on the Pure Passion Television program.
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Visit Genesis Counseling – Joe Dallas’ website.
Visit Renee Dallas’ WifeBoat Blog.
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