Embracing the Journey: Companion Study Guide

by Greg McDonald, Lynn McDonald

Overview

This book is for Christian moms and dads who are in the middle of your journeys with your LGBTQ+ child. The Embracing the Journey Companion Study Guide is a resource to help you explore your family's unique story. It's the place where you can dive deep, either as part of a small group or on your own, into the lessons and truths that the Bible offers about how to love God and love your child.

When authors Greg and Lynn McDonald found out that their only son was gay, his news shook their world to the core. Faithful Christians and devoted parents, they struggled with how to reconcile their love for their son and their love for God. They share what they learned in 21 principles, collected from their experience as well as the experiences and wisdom of thousands of Christian families who have walked this path before you, and who have discovered unexpected blessings and incredible hope along the way.

Whether you're still reeling from a new revelation or you've been processing this for a while, this Companion Study Guide is a safe space for you to process the emotional and spiritual hurdles of parenting the LGBTQ+ child God has trusted you with.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781734784503
Publisher:	Embracing the Journey Inc
Publication date:	04/07/2020
Pages:	138
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.32(d)

About the Author

Greg and Lynn McDonald are the cofounders of Embracing the Journey, Inc., an Atlanta-based national ministry dedicated to helping reconcile LGBTQ individuals, their families and the church- not in spite of the Bible, but because of the Bible. Greg has enjoyed a career that spans thirty-plus years as an industry leader in the private sector. He currently serves on the board of directors of Orphan Helpers and has served on numerous Fortune 500 and nonprofit advisory boards and committees.

Find out more at www.embracingthejourney.org/

Greg and Lynn McDonald are the cofounders of Embracing the Journey, Inc., an Atlanta-based national ministry dedicated to helping reconcile LGBTQ individuals, their families and the church- not in spite of the Bible, but because of the Bible. When their now-adult children were young, Lynn was a full-time homemaker. Additionally, she has served as a volunteer crisis pregnancy counselor and on Young Life committees in Michigan and Central America.

Table of Contents

Introduction

How to Use This Book

Part I: Overcoming Fear

Lesson 1: When Your World’s Been Rocked

Lesson 2: Feeling Your Grief

Lesson 3: “Fixing” Your Child

Lesson 4: Damage Control

Lesson 5: The Blame Game

Lesson 6: Loving Both God and Your Child

Lesson 7: Practicing God’s Ways

Part II: Surviving

Lesson 8: Reconciling

Lesson 9: Loving Unconditionally

Lesson 10: Your Child’s Spiritual Walk

Lesson 11: Learning to Relate

Lesson 12: Persevering

Lesson 13: Identifying Unsafe People

Lesson 14: Identifying Safe People

Part III: Thriving

Lesson 15: You Were Made for This

Lesson 16: Discovering a New Purpose

Lesson 17: Loving Your Child and Their Community

Lesson 18: Being Grateful

Lesson 19: Helping Others Embrace Their Journey

Lesson 20: The Secret to Peace and Contentment

Lesson 21: Full Circle