...same-sex attracted Christians have unique and powerful ministries - that is, we serve the church and the world through our example of obedience. How so? Because we witness powerfully to the beauty of Jesus over romance. Because we embody the necessity of relying on him alone to choose holiness. And because we prophetically call the church to honor God and neighbor by neither taking away from nor adding to God's word on sexuality.

To choose celibacy, Jesus must really be precious to you... You only give up something awesome for something even better.

But the gospel is not just for Day 1 of our life with Jesus. It is for every day that follows. We won't survive if we replace our connection with Jesus with duty or morals.

If we know God and are known by him, we have access to gaining control of our bodies in holiness and honor. But it will never occur apart from him. ...apart from Jesus, we can do nothing. We are not able to stand against our flesh. But he is. We are like barnacles clinging to a whale - we get nowhere, and no sustenance, without him. Unless we cling to the mighty host, we die.