Exodus Blog’s Top Ten for 2010

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The following is  a list of the ten posts that received the most traffic on our blog in 2010.  It's based on the basic statistics provided by the Wordpress.com plugin. 10. Is Homosexuality Simply a Choice? – Real Answers Article for August 2010 9.   Gay Father + Christian Son = “Reconciliation” The Movie & "Reconciliation": A Must See Movie. 8.   Statement from Alan Chambers Regarding Exodus and Dawson McAllister 7.   Suspect in Puerto Rican Teen’s Murder Competent to Stand Trial 6.   Daughter of Formerly Gay Parents Speaks Out 5.   Step Up, Speak Out … [Read more...]

Together Everyone Accomplishes More – Letter from Alan Chambers for January 2011

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This letter from Alan Chambers appears in both our offline and online newsletters. To receive this letter along with the full newsletter online via email or offline through the postal service please sign up here. --- Dear Friends, How many of you have a resolution for the New Year?  Without going crazy, I usually try to pinpoint one or two areas where I hope to make improvements each year.  This year I have decided to work on keeping life simple.  You may remember that our mission at Exodus for 2011 is Simplify, Amplify, Intensify.  I began sensing the Lord's encouragement in … [Read more...]

The Old Is Gone, The New Has Come – Christmas Letter from Alan Chambers for December 2010

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This letter from Alan Chambers appears in both our offline and online newsletters. To receive this letter along with the full newsletter online via email or offline through the postal serviceplease sign up here. — Dear Friends, Merry Christmas to you!  A season I dearly love is upon us and I am working very hard to cherish it more than I ever have before.  Each year I set out not to get too caught up in the festivities of the season because the reason for the celebration goes far beyond the music, the parties, the decorations and the gifts.  We all know that the reason to … [Read more...]

2011 = Simplify, Amplify and Intensify – Letter from Alan Chambers for November 2010

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This letter from Alan Chambers appears in both our offline and online newsletters. To receive this letter along with the full newsletter online via email or offline through the postal service please sign up here. — Dear Partners, Did you notice that you have been promoted?  Those of you who are involved in Exodus, which is the majority of you reading this letter, are more than just our friends.  You are our dear partners in ministry.  As partners you are vital to the mission of Exodus: mobilizing the Body of Christ to minister grace and truth to a world impacted by … [Read more...]

Esperança Para Os Que Lutam Com o Homossexualismo (Video of Alan Chambers)

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The above video was taken at the 2006 Freedom Conference. … [Read more...]

Sexuality: Creation, Brokenness, Truth and Grace – Lausanne Conference (Video)

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Alan Chambers, Mike Goeke, Brian Kliewer all speak at the recent Lausanne Conference in South Africa. What an amazing opportunity. … [Read more...]

“Consider it Pure Joy …” – Letter From Alan Chambers for October 2010

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This letter from Alan Chambers appears in both our offline and online newsletters.  To receive this letter along with the full newsletter online via email or offline through the postal service please sign up here. --- Today I was meditating on James 1.  The whole chapter is rich, but several verses leapt out at me, due to my recent attendance at the funerals of two of Exodus International's most valued women leaders.  James 1:2-4, 12: Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance. … [Read more...]

Exodus International Releases Control of Day of Truth Back to friend Alliance Defense Fund

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Exodus International Releases Control of Day of Truth Back to friend Alliance Defense Fund After 4 years of supporting the Day of Truth initiative and 1 year of spearheading the effort, Exodus International is returning the event to the Alliance Defense Fund.  ADF will likely find another group to run the event or end it altogether.  Created in 2005 by the Alliance Defense Fund as a response to the Gay, Lesbian, Straight Education Network's (GLSEN) annual Day of Silence, Day of Truth was an effort aimed at encouraging conservatively-minded teenagers to respectfully engage fellow students … [Read more...]

Difficulty Can Lead to Clarity of Vision and Inspiration – Letter from Alan Chambers for September 2010

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This letter from Alan Chambers appears in both our offline and online newsletters.  To receive this letter along with the full newsletter online via email or offline through the postal service please sign up here. --- Dear Friends, I often forget when seasons of desperation begin how beneficial they can be, when I give them over to God and ask Him to guide me through them. When these seasons start I usually try to employ my own gifts and talents to manage the turbulence. Then if that doesn’t work I begin to panic, spending hours thinking about what else “I” can do to get … [Read more...]

Love Won Out Rockford Illinois this Weekend

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Love Won Out is this weekend! <-- The exclamation point denotes genuine excitement.  I have been to many of LWO's and am blessed at every one.  Here are a couple of examples of why: One parent, who recently attended a Love Won Out event, said, “God spoke to me about my need to show more love and acceptance towards our son who is gay and to trust Him to use this in my own life to grow me to be all He wants me to be.” After attending the event, one man wrote, “I came to the conference ready to give up, walk out of my marriage and pursue a gay lifestyle. The conference gave me hope … [Read more...]