by Beverly Cole $13.95, 181 pages, soft cover It was in a moment of complete and utter despair that Sue heard God’s response to her lament that she didn’t think she could be gay and Christian. It’s a theme that surfaces numerous times within many of the stories told through Voices from the Kingdom: All God’s Children Have Keys. The body of the mainstream institutional church has been so busy debating the issue of whether of not homosexuality is a sin that the faithful voices of our gay brothers and sisters can barely be heard above the roar of the conflict. If we listen, there is wisdom to be shared from the gay community, culled out from the struggle with the Church’s condemnation. There is an abundence of compassion served up in response to the threat of rejection. Moments of humor cover up the tears. Take spiritual journeys with Sue and other gay and lesbian Christians, advocate parents, pastors and bishops. You’ll find it impossible to ignore their voices when you hear their stories. |