Quench! refreshing devotionals by gay, trans, and affirming Christians [Paperback]

Jeff Miner (Author), John Tyler Connoley (Author), Keith J. Phillips (Author), Steve Adams (Author), Theresa Benson (Author), Pam Beutler (Author), Tommy Chittenden (Author), Deb Doty (Author), Robert Ferguson (Author), Ben Lamb (Author), Melody Merida (Author), Kay Olry (Author), John Seksay (Author), Mark Shoup (Author), David Squire (Author), Rev. Keith J. Phillips (Editor)

Book Description

Publication Date: December 1, 2009

This is not your typical book of daily devotions!

Join this unique group of writers in daily meditation, and quench your spiritual thirst with heart-felt, real-world reflections by fellow Christians who are lesbian, gay, transgender, straight and affirming, lay and clergy. You will find yourself never thirsty with the living water poured out in Quench!

Each of the 100 entries in this book has three parts:
Today's Scripture. After you read the day's passage, we recommend you take some time to meditate on it and ask yourself, What might God be saying to me from this? Does any word, phrase, or idea stand out? It may help to summarize your thoughts in a sentence or two before reading on.
Our Thoughts. The authors will share what they have taken from the scripture.
Thought for the Day. This is something you can take with you, to remember and ponder throughout the day.

Product Details

• Paperback: 226 pages
• Publisher: Found Pearl Press; 1st edition (December 1, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0971929629
• ISBN-13: 978-0971929623
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.5 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #920,155 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Just What We Need!, February 8, 2010

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Stephen Fratello "Stephen" (New York) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Quench! refreshing devotionals by gay, trans, and affirming Christians (Paperback)

This book is truly a breath of fresh air. LGBT Christians will find healing, hope and strength in the pages of this devotional. It's like a spiritual support group in book format. We all need to get resfreshed from time to time and I found that reading this book each day helps me grow closer to God. It's perfect for Bible study. Each devotion has a scripture study and prayer. I would recommend it to anyone who is starting their journey with God or has been walking for years. It's great for everyone. I thank God for everyone who contributed to the book and for sharing their years of spiritual widsom and life experiences. Good stuff!

-Stephen

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Inspirational book!, November 23, 2010

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Joy (Indianapolis, IN USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Quench! refreshing devotionals by gay, trans, and affirming Christians (Paperback)

I guess I am what this book calls an "affirming" Christian. The publisher is clearly aiming for a cross-section of gay, lesbian, and transgendered folks -- along with those of us who believe they deserve God's love as much as anyone. These inspirational devotionals offer real-life views from everyday Christians, with important messages that encourage soul-enriching introspection during those all-too-rare moments of quiet time. Give these authors a chance! God's love jumps out of every page of this book.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Challenging, Insprational Reflections!, October 20, 2010

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Edward - See all my reviews

This review is from: Quench! refreshing devotionals by gay, trans, and affirming Christians (Paperback)

Though I am a straight male, I found this book to offer keen insights into the challenges we all face in walking our paths in search of God. There is so much comfort and joy in these short essays, all of them rooted in a Scripture passage and most of them written by average folks rather than church leaders, that I would challenge anyone not to feel God's inspiration in these reflective devotionals. Sure, most of the authors are in the LGBT community, but their discussions illustrate so powerfully that faith as well as struggles with one's faith are universal features of the human spirit that I was moved. In the end, our similarities -- as usual -- are more striking than our differences.

Buy this book. It will make you think, it will lead you to prayer. God's love is in these pages. Open yourself up to it.