Resources

Jun 7

And the Banned Played On

What the Left achieves in Canada today shows what it plans for other nations tomorrow. That's why Assemblies of God churches in the States and around the world should carefully note three aspects of this story: the definition of "Conversion Therapy", the punishments faced by people found guilty of practicing it, and the impact these bans will unquestionably have on churches. Read More

Nov 20

When Homosexuality Hits the Holidays: 5 Things to Remember When a Gay Loved One Joins the Family Gathering

By Joe Dallas

This is the time of year a Christian family may be getting a call from a loved one who says, “I’m coming home for the holidays...with my partner...of the same sex.” Read More

Apr 5

The Day the Jesus Movement Caught Up with Me

By Joe Dallas

By Joe Dallas Originally posted on joedallas.com on April 3, 2019. It was the early Spring of 1971 and I sat frozen in the passenger seat, silent and numb, while my girlfriend drove the San Diego Freeway. We were cruising to my execution, I knew, because if I followed… Read More

Nov 3

Our Response to the Anti-Conversion Therapy Film “Boy Erased”

By Joe Dallas

By Joe Dallas Today, the film Boy Erased is enjoying great reviews and limited release. If it’s not in a theater near you, within a few weeks you can bet it will be. It’s the true story of a young man who went through what’s commonly called a… Read More

Oct 8

Is “Gay Christian” Ever an Acceptable Identity?

By Joe Dallas

By Joe Dallas But if thought corrupts language, language can also corrupt thought. – George Orwell I’d just finished speaking at a Christian conference on sexual purity when a man approached me, eagerly shaking my hand. “What you said about being authentic… Read More

May 23

ReStory Ministries’ Statement on AB-2943

By ReStory Ministries

ReStory Ministries is not a political organization; we focus primarily on equipping Assemblies of God churches to address homosexuality and gender identity. However, we believe it is important to inform you of proposed legislation that could significantly inhibit churches from providing help to those seeking freedom from unwanted same-sex attraction… Read More

Nov 22

Three Obstacles to True Forgiveness

By Renee Dallas

By Renee Dallas For a wife who is dealing with her husband’s sexual sin, part of the process of forgiveness includes coming to an understanding of what she has truly lost by the betrayal, and then beginning to release the debt of the offense against her. If she doesn’t… Read More

Nov 14

Homosexuality, Home, and the Holidays: How Can We Best Celebrate the Season with an Openly Lesbian, Gay, or Transgender Loved One?

By Joe Dallas

By Joe Dallas “Too often we limit God by focusing upon our need in the present hour rather than how the Lord provides across the span of our entire existence.” ― George O. Wood Generally, when we’re viewing a Western film, we don’t expect to see a spaceship… Read More

Aug 4

4 Straight Facts about ‘Gay Conversion’ Therapy

By Joe Dallas

By Joe Dallas prop·a·gan·danoun 1.derogatory – information, especially of a biased or misleading nature, used to promote or publicize a particular political cause or point of view. Last year’s Gallup poll on American attitudes towards the media showed that less than a third – 32% – had a… Read More

Aug 4

Three Concepts that are Choking our Conversations

By Joe Dallas

By Joe Dallas “The smart way to keep people passive and obedient is to strictly limit the spectrum of acceptable opinion, but allow very lively debate within that spectrum….” ― Noam Chomsky The Christian Church by its nature should be both countercultural and culturally engaged. Counter cultural, because we’re… Read More