The Power of True Friendship
by Olivia My journey with Living Hope Ministry (LHM) began twelve years ago as I was praying for the ministry in my church’s intercessory prayer room. During that time I felt God urging me to become actively involved. My initial response was, Abba, you have got to be kidding. He wasn’t. I had no idea … Read More »
Tornado to Triumph
by Samuel I was a sophomore in high school and ready to end it all. I never had the guts to actually think the word suicide, but I had prayed enough times for God end this struggle with no answer that death would have been preferable. I was too scared to talk to my parents … Read More »
Removing Old Tools
by Ricky Chelette, Executive Director A young man entered my office. From all appearances he was just like every other young man you might meet in church on a given Sunday morning: well groomed, articulate, charming, polite, bright eyed and married for ten plus years with a young child. As he began to share, he … Read More »
Resisting the Blessings
by Ricky Chelette, Executive Director Why is it that many of us simply resist the blessings of God? I often ask myself this question in my own life as well as in the lives of people who struggle with same gender attractions. We are generally above average men and women who are incredibly gifted and … Read More »
Wendy
Just a week before my girlfriend had dumped me. That’s right—for years I lived as a lesbian. I believed I was born that way. This seemed like the hundredth failed relationship. I was at the end of my rope; couldn’t anyone love me? I just didn’t know how to do relationships! Now I sat in … Read More »
What Does Healing Look Like?
by Ricky Chelette, Executive Director What does real healing look like? That is a question I often get from those who journey through our ministry or from those who wonder what exactly we do at Living Hope Ministries. The simple word “healing” seems to bring about all kinds of preconceived ideas and expectations. I think … Read More »
When Someone I Love Is Gay
Recorded live in Australia, Ricky Chelette, Executive Director of Living Hope Ministries, shares a redemptive, loving, and honest message about how you can love well, those who identify themselves as gay. This product is an online download. There will be a link marked DOWNLOAD on your online receipt that will allow you to access your … Read More »
A Word from the Director of Women’s Ministry
by D’Ann Davis, Director of Women’s Ministry 2009 It is so exciting to see what the Lord has been doing in the Women’s Ministry at Living Hope! He has been so faithful to consistently bring women to us who are seeking to know Him more and to walk away from the bondage that has entangled … Read More »
Why? Understanding the Roots of Female Homosexuality and Gender Identity – Audio Download
Why do people have sexual struggles? Why do some people become homosexuals? Understanding the components of sexual identity is key to helping people embrace Gods design for sexuality. In these two audio teachings you will gain a deeper understanding of why people struggle with their sexual identity. It will also assist parents in creating healthy … Read More »
Why? Understanding the Roots of Male Homosexuality and Gender Identity – Audio Download
Why do people have sexual struggles? Why do some people become homosexuals? Understanding the components of sexual identity is key to helping people embrace Gods design for sexuality. In these two audio teachings you will gain a deeper understanding of why people struggle with their sexual identity. It will also assist parents in creating healthy … Read More »
