![]() The result is a unique and valuable contribution to the existing collection of books available to gay Christians and those who want to thoughtfully engage with them. He, his husband, Tristan, and their dog, Fozzie, make their home in Grand Rapids, Michigan. He is also the author of Does Jesus Really Love Me and an editor-at-large at Travel+Leisure. Jeff manages to remain on the edge of the story as a patient and loving and curious observer who still has skin in the game. Jeff Chu is co-curator of Evolving Faith, alongside Sarah Bessey, who founded the gathering with Rachel Held Evans. Many books on this subject center on defending a particular reading of the Bible and on the author's personal journey. This book is especially apropos for people coming from an evangelical background, or who are curious how evangelical Christians work out their faith in this particular arena. ![]() This book is not a breakdown of the clobber passages (though they are mentioned very late in the book), but rather a range of people's attempts to interpret for themselves what it means to love and obey God. I bought a couple hard copies, as I sometimes do with books that move me, so that I can have a copy for myself and a copy to share, should the opportunity arise. It exceeded my expectations with beautiful writing and a listening heart that was balm for my soul. I came to this book hoping it would help me process my own journey as a gay Christian. ![]() Overall, Jeff's reading style is very nice to listen to. Note: It took me a good bit of the book to decide that the author's attempt at voices was probably not intended to color his representation of the people he was writing about. ![]()
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