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Parenting The Sensitive Soul

July 22, 2010 By Randy Thomas
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A mother sent me a link to this article, Parenting The Sensitive Soul, by Ricky Chelette who is the Director of Living Hope Ministries.  She was deeply moved by it and was forwarding it on to some in her family.  From the article: "I think my son wants to be a girl," the father blurted out through tear-filled eyes as he entered my office. He was an enthusiastic father, an articulate, well-educated man, with a passion for God and truth. His wife was with him, tears streaming from her face as she saw the pain in her husband's heart. She was a gentle mother with a deep passion for her … [Read more...]

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Same Sex Attraction/Identity by Michael Todd Wilson (Video)

July 16, 2010 By Randy Thomas
MTW

In this short six minute video Michael Todd Wilson (A member of the Exodus Professional Counselors Network) covers a lot of ground.  He does a good job in explaining sexual identity. Thanks MT! Same Sex Attraction by Michael Todd Wilson from Johnson Ferry on Vimeo. … [Read more...]

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One By One Report on Presbyterian Church U.S.A. General Assembly 2010

July 15, 2010 By Kristin Tremba
OneByOne at Presbyterian Church USA General Assembly 2010

It is a “sign of the times” when the message of Christ’s healing and redemptive power in regards to human sexuality is rejected by his Church. This past week the governing bodies of the Presbyterian Church U.S.A. voted to approve gay ordination as it did in 2008. Again, this legislation will go before the Presbyteries in the coming months for a final vote. Hopefully, it will be turned down, as it was in '08, and yet year after year more Presbyteries endorse homosexuality as a gift from God to be blessed and celebrated. Team members of OneByOne were present at this year’s PCUSA … [Read more...]

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Are You Happier Now Than When You Were Gay?

July 14, 2010 By Randy Thomas
You Just Never Know What Could Happen Now Do You?

One of my young(er) friends on Facebook sent me a message that I have been getting a lot lately.  Now that I have passed the 40 year old mark by two years the youngin's ask me "lonely old man" questions a lot.  They don't say it like that and I am being humorous in phrasing it that way but it's true, I am getting older and have been celibate for 18 years this coming July 23rd. So they want to know if you can be happy, older and not pursuing or in a gay relationship.  Wade (not his real name) writes in part: Are you happy? I know your probably thinking 'weirdo', but I'm not. Basically … [Read more...]

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First Hand Report From The NEA Ex-gay Educator’s Caucus

July 14, 2010 By Randy Thomas
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Melinda has become one of my favorite facebook friends.  She's always got an encouraging word.  She recently went to the NEA Convention and she had a remarkable experience.  I asked if she would like to write a guest blog post about her experience and she graciously agreed.  Here's Melinda in her own words (emphasis mine): My experience manning the NEA Ex-gay Educator’s Caucus booth at the National Education Association (NEA) convention in New Orleans recently could be compared to being in a dunking booth or being fed to the lions. The Caucus was raising awareness that “ex-gays” do, … [Read more...]

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The Complete Christian Guide to Understanding Homosexuality – New Book by Joe Dallas and Nancy Heche released

July 12, 2010 By Randy Thomas
Understanding Homosexuality

Joe Dallas and Nancy Heche have worked with Harvest House Publishers to release The Complete Christian Guide to Understanding Homosexuality - A Biblical and Compassionate Response to Same Sex Attraction. This book is amazing.  Covers everything from "The Church in Crisis, A History of Gay Rights in America, Understanding Pro-gay Theology, Theories of Origin," Counseling, Sexual Addiction, Parents, Spouses, Gay Parenting, Transgender issues ... and more!  Input was given by many leaders including yours truly and Exodus President Alan Chambers. Chapter 13 - Change, Growth, and the … [Read more...]

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Opening Night Encouragement – Exodus Freedom Conference “Moving Forward” (Video)

June 24, 2010 By Randy Thomas
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I shot this video earlier this evening.  It contains some encouragement from a few friends. Also, Alan did a fantastic job sharing about the founding of Exodus and honoring all of those involved in that process.  He also shared very openly and authentically about his walk and life and the importance of God being our sole focus and the church coming alongside those who struggle with homosexuality. Very powerful. *** Don't forget, you can follow live updates, pictures and videos on our Facebook Page. … [Read more...]

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Charisma, California Catholic Daily and CitizenLink Cover Exodus Freedom Conference

June 23, 2010 By Randy Thomas
Pastor Clark Whitten Talks With Exodus Leaders about Grace

Today we are featured in Charisma Magazine, California Catholic Daily and CitizenLink.  Also, I haven't found the link of a television interview Jeff Buchanan did with CBN (Christian Broadcasting Network.) We also have some other major media in the works and if that all works out I will post those links when they come up. Here is the first round-up of media mentions: First from Charisma Exodus International Marks 35th Year of Freedom Conferences Around 1,000 people are expected to participate in the International Freedom Conference, which begins Wednesday and includes workshops and … [Read more...]

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Conference Update – Leadership Arrives, Meetings Underway, Set-up On Schedule

June 21, 2010 By Randy Thomas
Exodus Lanyard

Galatians 6:2 2 Bear one another's burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ. Today is our third full day here at the Exodus Freedom Conference site in Irvine (I can traveling all day as one  :)) and everything is on schedule.  We had a little coffee crisis this morning but if that is the biggest hiccup we have ... we are doing really well! The Exodus Board of Directors and Regional Coordinators came in yesterday and last night for their respective meetings.  Today we are getting a good workout in for setting up the Bookstore. Putting the signage around campus and helping our … [Read more...]

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Going to California – Ramping Up For The Freedom Conference

June 17, 2010 By Randy Thomas
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I love working at Exodus.  Especially this time of year in getting ready for the Exodus International Freedom Conference.  The team really comes together and it is simply amazing to watch the myriad of plans, talents, vision, details and more ... all come together so beautifully. Stress?  ... just a bit. :) But through it all we know that the end result will glorify the Lord and bring edification to His church.  He instills an inner peace even as we run around like crazy getting everything ready! This is the 35th Annual Exodus Freedom Conference.  Exodus was formed after the … [Read more...]

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