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Gender and Sexuality Resources

Gender and Sexuality

Sex and gender. They’re hot topics in today’s society, aren’t they? Perhaps you’ve heard cultural claims that don’t seem to line up with the biblical foundation you’ve been taught at home or at church, statements like, “There are multiple genders” or “Gender is just a construct.” Maybe you’ve met someone who questions whether he’s male or female, or you have a female friend who is struggling to know which pronouns to use. Or perhaps it’s you. Perhaps you’re contemplating puberty blockers because you need time to figure out who you are. If so, this infographic, and its series, is for you. PDF and physical print options available below.

Same Sex Attraction

What if you or someone you know is experiencing same-sex attraction? What if you’re confused about your sexual orientation in general? What does God have to say? Take heart; your struggle is real, and you are not alone. You are not forsaken; instead, you are loved. Even more, there is hope and healing for you in Jesus and His mercy. If you have asked any of the above questions, this Y4Life infographic is for you. PDF and physical print options available below.

The Real “Comprehensive” Behind Comprehensive Sex Ed – Download PDF

“At the core of the biblical mindset on sex, we find the true source of nourishment from which all behaviors derive: God’s value of every human life. This value is what captivates and empowers the way we approach human sexuality ourselves and how we teach it to others. When we comprehend the immeasurable love of God for us, His most priceless possessions, it changes a person’s very sense of self and worth … “So, what is the real “comprehensive” behind comprehensive sex ed? That you matter. You’ve always mattered. And Jesus is the proof.”

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Panel Members: Rev. Dr. Al Espinosa, Graduate Level Professor/Ordained LCMS Minister; Rev. Dr. Michael Salemink, Graduate Level Professor/Ordained LCMS Minister; Michelle Bauman, former Director of Y4Life;
Kris Olsen, Founder “Coming Out Again” Testimony; Garry Ingram, Founder “Love & Truth Network” Testimony; Rev. Jose Viallobos, Ordained LCMS Minister; Rev. Brian Barlow, Ordained LCMS Pastor and Panel Moderator

Topics: Gender, Sexuality

Speaker: Rev. Dr. Al Espinosa

Topic: Identity, Sexuality

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"Again Jesus spoke to them, saying, 'I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.'" - John 8:12
"You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden.  Nor do people light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a stand, and it gives light to all in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven." - Matthew 5:14-16
"...because of the tender mercy of our God, whereby the sunrise shall visit us from on high to give light to those who sit in darkness and in the shadow of death, to guide our feet into the way of peace." - Luke 1:78-79
"In him was life, and the life was the light of men. The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it." - John 1:4-5
"Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, and before you were born I consecrated you; I appointed you a prophet to the nations." - Jeremiah 1:5
"The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have life and have it abundantly." - John 10:10
"For you formed my inward parts; you knitted me together in my mother's womb. I praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Wonderful are your works; my soul knows it very well. My frame was not hidden from you, when I was being made in secret, intricately woven in the depths of the earth." - Psalm 139:13-15
"Do you not know that all of us who have been baptized into Christ Jesus were baptized into his death? We were buried therefore with him by baptism into death, in order that, just as Christ was raised from the dead by the glory of the Father, we too might walk in newness of life. For if we have been united with him in a death like his, we shall certainly be united with him in a resurrection like his." - Romans 6:3-5
"For you, O Lord, are my hope, my trust, O Lord, from my youth. Upon you I have leaned from before my birth; you are he who took me from my mother's womb. My praise is continually of you." - Psalm 71:5-6
"And Peter said to them, 'Repent and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. For the promise is for you and for your children and for all who are far off, everyone whom the Lord our God calls to himself.'" - Acts 2:38-39
"Jesus answered, 'Truly, truly, I say to you, unless one is born of water and the Spirit, he cannot enter the kingdom of God.'" - John 3:5

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Memorize "The Day Is Surely Drawing Near," LSB 508 Memorize "The Day Is Surely Drawing Near," LSB 508 with us this month! Check back each week for the next verse of the hymn!
We often hear of sleep being a metaphor for Christ We often hear of sleep being a metaphor for Christian death. Why? Because sleep doesn’t last forever and can be undone by waking up. Jesus’ body slept in the grave, but awoke on Easter morning, having defeated sin, death, and the devil. Through Jesus, Christians have this same hope. They will fall asleep, but on the last day God will wake them up to spend the rest of eternity with Him.
Join us as we pray today. Lord, hear our prayer.⁠ Join us as we pray today. Lord, hear our prayer.⁠
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Homelessness is a heartbreaking and life-threateni Homelessness is a heartbreaking and life-threatening tragedy. Every night, thousands of people across America sleep in shelters, in homeless camps, or outside and exposed to the elements. Homelessness leads to an increase in sickness and disease, malnourishment, unsafe environments, and exposure. God does not desire this for His Creation; rather, He desires that we live in safety and peace. In the beginning, God placed man in a beautiful and peaceful Garden, full of safety, bountiful food, work to do, and rest. Though sin has tainted the world, God still desires that every person receive rest for their body, mind, and soul in the comfort of a safe home and loving community. Christians work in a variety of ways to provide food, clothing, home, and safety, for those in need. In this loving community, God provides for physical and spiritual needs, upholding our lives and the lives of others in body and soul.
YAforLife.org received some new updates to make re YAforLife.org received some new updates to make resources easier to find and access! Go check it out!
All Saints' Day honors every Christian who has gon All Saints' Day honors every Christian who has gone to be with Jesus. This is a day for weeping as we mourn the loss of our loved ones on earth, but also a day for joy as we remember what Christ did in their lives. We thank God for His mercy in sending His Son Jesus Christ so that we sinners may have the hope of eternal life. To learn more about the celebration of All Saints' Day, visit https://allthehousehold.com/all-saints-day/.⁠
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We invite you to sing with us the hymn, “Jerusalem the Golden,” found on page 672 of the Lutheran Service Book. The third stanza joyfully proclaims the crown of glory which our dearly departed ones have received on account of Christ.
Memorize "The Day Is Surely Drawing Near," LSB 508 Memorize "The Day Is Surely Drawing Near," LSB 508 with us this month! Check back each week for the next verse of the hymn!
Don't forget! Registration is open for the FREE YA Don't forget! Registration is open for the FREE YA For Life in Washington, D.C. conference! We are so excited for you to join us January 21-23, 2027! Meet other life leaders from across the nation at this mountaintop event! Not only will participants learn more about life issues and take part in the March, but by registering through Lutherans For Life, leaders also receive a discount on hotel rooms and guided opportunities at the March. Questions? Email Cori Meier at cori@y4life.org.⁠
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Registration closes December 15th, or when registration capacity is full!⁠
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Visit https://yaforlife.org/events/ to register!
On this All Saint’s Day, we celebrate the lives of On this All Saint’s Day, we celebrate the lives of the faithful who have departed from this earth. We give thanks that they knew God the Father’s deep love for them, love so great that He even gave His own Son as a sacrifice to pay for the sins of all people. This is also the message we get to share with the world, so that they too may know the love of God.
Join us as we pray today. Lord, hear our prayer.⁠ Join us as we pray today. Lord, hear our prayer.⁠
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God cares for us through our relationships with ot God cares for us through our relationships with others. He wears the mask of a friend when we are in need of comfort, the mask of a teacher when we need help with homework, and the mask of a pastor when He delivers His Word and Sacrament to us. However, sin often isolates us from others. The devil uses this isolation to make us feel alone and unloved. But these thoughts are lies. When we are with others, particularly the people of God, we hear the truth: we are loved by God. We can be certain of this because He created, redeemed, and called us to faith. We are His. This truth is far more powerful than the lies of isolation.
The Reformation was an era of recovery and faithfu The Reformation was an era of recovery and faithful proclamation of the Gospel beginning in 1517 when Dr. Martin Luther pinned his 95 theses to the doors of Castle Church in Wittenberg. This document was meant to call Pope Leo X to repent for his various doctrinal errors, but soon spread its way throughout Germany. Luther, alongside other faithful reformers, contributed the initial documents of the Lutheran Confessions including the Small and Large Catechisms and the Augsburg Confession. These documents proclaim the sweet message of the Gospel, that we are saved by grace through faith, on account of Christ Jesus. This saving faith is a free gift of God, not a result of works. Since the Reformation was a time of recovery of this blessed Gospel, the motto of the time was “Verbum Domini Manet in Aeternum,” which means, “The Word of the Lord endures forever.” To learn more about The Festival of the Reformation visit https://allthehousehold.com/festival-of-the-reformation/. ⁠
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We invite you to sing with us the hymn, “Salvation unto Us Has Come,” found on page 555 of the Lutheran Service Book. The sixth stanza proclaims the sacrifice Christ made to uphold our lives. ⁠
NEW BOOK ALERT! Young adults, if you love to read NEW BOOK ALERT! Young adults, if you love to read and discuss great books, join Bookish: The YA For Life Book Club. In November, we'll be reading Irreversible Damage: The Transgender Craze Seducing Our Daughters by Abigail Shrier! This is a nonfiction novel, dealing with life issues, such as family and gender.⁠
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Join the Bookish Facebook group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/bookishyaforlifebookclub
Memorize "A Multitude Comes from the East and the Memorize "A Multitude Comes from the East and the West," LSB 510 with us this month! Check back next week to learn a new hymn!
This is a hard truth of the world: we are all sinn This is a hard truth of the world: we are all sinners. No one can live up to God’s standard. Thankfully, as Christians, we also know the best truth in the world! Christ died for all our sins, granting us forgiveness as a gift. There is nothing we can pay for this gift, because the blood of Jesus already paid the price.
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