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成为社群: Pastor Ian and Joseph

truelove.is admin — Sat, 11 Mar 2023 12:00:54 +0000

“If guys in church knew that I liked the same sex, I’d become a total outcast. And if my family knew, they’d definitely kick me out.” That was my thoughts as a teenager, wrestling with the tensions of my experience with same sex attraction.

So, whenever I suspect that anyone was close to finding out my secret, I’d uproot and leave that community.
“Did anyone notice my effeminate hand gesture?”
“Omg, did I just let out that slightly higher pitched laugh?”
“Was I too friendly? Does anyone suspect that I like guys?”

This cycle continued for a decade until it became a burden too heavy to bear. This was when I knew that I had to speak to my fears and break the cycle. My constant act of worship unto the Lord was to “come home AND stay home”, to not run away because of my fears but to face it.

Slowly but surely, I came out to my community. They held space for me in my pain, and rejoiced with me in my victories. They valued me not for my struggles, but who I am. And for that, I am thankful.

You can find the link to Joseph’s personal story here.

Alessio’s Story

truelove.is admin — Thu, 27 Jun 2019 14:00:29 +0000

“Was I born gay?”

Seeking answers, Alessio surrounded himself with a church and a pastor who reassured him that he was wonderfully made – gay. Yet, deep down, he was still conflicted. He even attempted suicide.

But one day, on a bus in Italy, God spoke to him about his identity. And now, Alessio has found peace instead of a torturous struggle.

Journey with Alessio in his story of what it means to be born again.

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Dear Pastors

truelove.is admin — Thu, 20 Jun 2019 03:00:53 +0000

Two Pastors, one raw conversation on sex and sexuality. Watch this conversation between Pastor Ian and Pastor Tryphena, as they discuss questions that you’ve always wondered about but never had the chance to ask.

Like… What would you say about a church leader who teaches that God permits homosexuality? What about pastors who’re silent about this issue? Or what about churches who’re always trying to “fix” those with same-sex attraction?

Along with other pressing questions, let’s talk about how to make the Church a safer place for people to come home to.

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Tryphena’s Story

truelove.is admin — Thu, 13 Jun 2019 10:00:17 +0000

“I asked God if I could ever be made beautiful. If I could ever be unbroken.”

Tryphena was ready to plunge into her death. She was a pastor who kept her lesbian love-life a secret, until it ended and broke her. She hung up her pastoral duties, left the church and became a sex addict.

10 years later, forgiveness becomes her strength. Journey with Tryphena from a place of brokenness to beauty.

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Sylvia’s Story

truelove.is admin — Thu, 23 May 2019 11:12:15 +0000

My colleagues asked me, “Can I pray together with you?”

After being sexually abused, Sylvia constantly felt dirty. She also started to have a fear of men. Convinced that all men were bad, she found comfort and love in same-sex relationships.

But a simple prayer started her journey home. Watch how Sylvia experienced healing, forgiveness and reconciliation through the love of God and her colleagues who cared for her.

Sihol’s Story

truelove.is admin — Tue, 30 Apr 2019 07:50:14 +0000

“In my teens, every time I tried to pray the gay away, it made me more insecure.”

Sihol was trapped in a life of porn, video games and unwanted same sex desires. Every waking moment was about fulfilling his addictions.

Journey with Sihol as he recounts how the goodness of God restored his life and identity.

Jason’s Story

truelove.is admin — Fri, 26 Oct 2018 15:59:29 +0000

This is a story of a young man’s secret shame and his struggles with desires he cannot tame. After chasing the superficial and brushing past death, Jason realised that the love he had been searching for this whole time had actually been pursuing him. Watch how the God of amazing grace gave him a second chance at life and showed him what true love really is.

Brenda’s Story

truelove.is admin — Tue, 09 Oct 2018 18:32:47 +0000

From feeling like trash to feeling treasured. From experiencing worthlessness to enjoying being wooed by God. From putting up masks to being true and transparent. Watch how God came to Brenda in her darkest moments, and brought His light and love to her with His smile.

Music: Reckless Love
Originally performed by: Cory Asbury
Written by: Caleb Culver, Cory Asbury, Ran Jackson
© 2018 Bethel Music

Raphael & Jason

truelove.is admin — Tue, 31 Jul 2018 17:00:56 +0000

“You were there to listen to me pour out my pain and anger. And that was one of the important moments that started to change my perception of the church.”

Raphael shares how his mentor Jason has been journeying with him. Will we love and listen to those God brings into our lives?

Raphael’s Story

truelove.is admin — Wed, 18 Jul 2018 18:49:12 +0000

“After that one-night stand, I was at the end of myself. I told God, I’m done. I have nothing left. You have to help me.”

For over 10 years, Raphael looked for casual sex and gay relationships to deal with the loneliness in his heart. But God met with him and started to turn his life around. Watch how Raphael learnt to trust God’s good and life-giving plans for his life.