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Who Do You Say I Am?: Personal Life Stories Told by the LGBTQ Community Kindle Edition

by Carol Gibbs (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars 18 ratings
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There is a growing intolerance in our world today, revealing a fear and hatred that is isolating large groups of people and making them targets of persecution and violence. While our culture is not new to persecution, the violent nature is frightening.

How can we continue to ignore what we have witnessed? What can reverse this tendency to devalue others? Is the church a constructive force in reversing this growing intolerance?

Who Do You Say I Am? is a collection of heart rendering life stories shared by the LGBTQ community. This group is one of the many that have endured the pain of persecution and violence. They long to be known and loved and have chosen to be completely transparent and vulnerable, sharing their greatest struggles and victories, with the hope that their stories would be a catalyst to changing hearts. Enter deeply into each story and allow your heart to be changed.
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  1. Reading age
    12 - 18 years
  2. Print length
    290 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Publication date
    May 1, 2018
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07BJN3H59
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ 89th Street Publishers, LLC (May 1, 2018)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ May 1, 2018
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2505 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 290 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars 18 ratings

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4.8 out of 5 stars
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Kim
5.0 out of 5 stars "to be known and loved"
Reviewed in the United States on August 20, 2022
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"Each of these stories expresses a deep desire to be known and loved."
"The greatest change to my heart was when the LGBTQ community became personal for me through my son's story. For that I am truly grateful."
This is the best, most personal book I have read on the topic and I will definitely be sharing it. Thank you Carol for sharing a variety of real life stories from the LGBTQ community. This isn't just an "issue" to discuss, one in which the church has done an awfully poor job with. Carol shares these beautiful lives of love and purpose and value and my heart has widened in the reading.
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L. Ross
5.0 out of 5 stars Be ready to share this book...
Reviewed in the United States on May 12, 2018
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What gratitude I have experienced since reading Carol Gibbs book. She exemplifies a life of “loving well” by sharing openly her experience of embracing her son Jeromy when he came out to her. Through her prayers, tears, love of Christ, and an absolute surrender to following God, Carol and Jim supported their son even to the point of rejection from some in the church where they had served faithfully and sacrifially for years.
I will buy copies of this book and share these stories with other Christians who may be compelled to change, reject, or fail to simply follow Christ and love one’s fellow man when encountering people from the LGBTQ community.
Carol and Jim are two of the finest, Christlike people with whom I have had the privilege of knowing.
Keep a copy of this book at hand. You never know, you may be called to share it one day with a friend.
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patricia
5.0 out of 5 stars Carol Merchant Gibbs clearly shows the heart of Jesus as ...
Reviewed in the United States on July 2, 2018
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Carol Merchant Gibbs clearly shows the heart of Jesus as she provides a safe and loving space for each person to share their personal journey in their own voice. Carol is a masterful story-teller who is able to draw you into each person’s life in a way that will surely change yours. I am very excited for what’s coming next from Carol!
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Phyllis Johns Boulden
5.0 out of 5 stars Every person - is unique, worthy and loved!
Reviewed in the United States on July 1, 2018
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Outstanding writing of heartbreaking accounts of young people not being supported and encouraged to be who they are. Others judging as if they are God.
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5.0 out of 5 stars I wish that there was a book like this that I could have read, especially while going through adolescence and early adulthood.
Reviewed in the United States on May 8, 2018
They say that people come into your life for a reason. There are several reasons as to why I believe that Carol was sent into mine. She has known me my whole life and I trust her like my own mother. This book not only shares some of my most personal and painful experiences, but I was surprised to learn that there are people I know of in this book who have had experiences ten times worse than what I realized. Growing up in a small town, there are also three words that you fear to be asked, “Are you gay?” And I was asked this over and over, even from a very young age. And then you fear that if you actually are gay, no one will ever love you, including Jesus. There has always been a way that some Christians turn God’s word into a bullying tactic to make you feel absolutely horrible about yourself, which is what I often felt. I wish that there was a book like this that I could have read, especially while going through adolescence and early adulthood. I had no one to talk to about what I was feeling, which led to more pain, isolation, and despair. I hope that people will understand that there are also several stereotypes that need to be broken. For instance, everyone thinks that a gay male doesn’t have a good relationship with his father. Well, my relationship grew much stronger with my dad once I was able to come out to help and I felt like we were finally able to break down several barriers. If you’re struggling to understand what your child/friend/relative might be going through in terms of anything related to faith and LGBTQ, this book could serve as a lifeline.
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Nancy Kraft
5.0 out of 5 stars Written from a place of love
Reviewed in the United States on June 6, 2018
We tend to fear what we don't know. So often, people who are fearful of those whose lives differ from their own simply have not had the experience of getting to know them. Nothing softens the heart toward an LGBT person like actually encountering them as a friend or family member. Unfortunately, there are many people who don't have that opportunity. Carol's gives her readers access to stories of LGBT people, to learn of their joys and their struggles-- to know them on a deep level. It is a window into a world that many conservative Christians haven't dared to explore and it is particularly a gift for them.
Written from a place of love, for those whose stories are told and for those who will read them, Carol offers this treasure trove for all who are longing for a deeper understanding of LGBT folks who long to live their lives to the fullest, to love freely, and to be celebrated as the people God created them to be. Thank you, Carol Marchant Gibbs.
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Natalie
5.0 out of 5 stars Informative, Heartfelt, Fantastic Read
Reviewed in the United States on July 23, 2018
This was such an informative, fantastic read that has really helped opened my eyes as to what loving well truly means. I studied Religion and Public Engagement for my undergrad degree and it's sad to see/read about situations where this degree actually is needed in real life today. There are so many amazing stories in Carol's book that help remind us that our culture has many situations that we as a community need to improve how we engage with those around us and learn how to love our community well again. I hope that I am able to take what I learned and keep improving my own education so that I can help others learn more as well.
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Susan C. Stokes
5.0 out of 5 stars Carol has done a beautiful job of capturing the human being in each one ...
Reviewed in the United States on May 25, 2018
Personnel stories are a powerful way for us to enter into relationship. Carol has done a beautiful job of capturing the human being in each one of these special people through their sharing with her. Storytelling is a gift and Carol has that gift! The courage to share her own journey and finding the joy in celebrating her son brought me to tears. This is a special book that gives such insight. Share with all our friends and family today!
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