Julia

“This type of love says that no matter who you are, no matter what you do or no matter what you say I have your back, and I refuse to give up — whether or not there's "change" — because my Father will never give up on me.”
― Andrew Marin, Love Is an Orientation: Elevating the Conversation with the Gay Community

“Yet the intentional boldness that I am talking about is the same countercultural boldness that Jesus reflected throughout his time on earth—one rooted in discipleship. It's easy to stand with a sign; it's difficult and bold to intentionally live life with another human to make a significant impact for the kingdom.”
― Andrew Marin, Love Is an Orientation: Elevating the Conversation with the Gay Community

“Therefore the only way to faithfully carry out such a heavy calling is to place it back on the Creator who commissioned such a work. By reminding ourselves that we're not the solution to a person's salvation, we recrown the King in his rightful place as the center of each person's relationship.”
― Andrew Marin, Love Is an Orientation: Elevating the Conversation with the Gay Community

“But still few are able to find it—to leave the judging to God, to leave the convicting to the Holy Spirit and to embrace the orientation of love. To worship with, go to church with, explore difficult questions with, be real with and be intentionally committed to live life with people who are honestly open to the call of God on their life. To hang out with people when they need someone, to offer patience when people need time and freedom to discover who they are in God. Above all, to praise the Lord for such wonderfully unique opportunities to love.”
― Andrew Marin, Love Is an Orientation: Elevating the Conversation with the Gay Community