Is the gospel good news for gay people?
By 
Ashleigh Hull2024-10-28T12:50:00
When Ashleigh Hull was a teenager, biblical teaching on marriage and sexuality seemed far from good to her. Here’s how she changed her mind
Is the gospel good news for gay people? This is a question that affects me personally.
When I’m attracted to somebody, it’s usually another woman. I might use words like ‘gay’ or ‘bi’ to describe my attractions. Does this mean I’m somehow wrong and cut off from God? Does God love me? Can I know him?
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