Out of a Far Country: A Gay Son's Journey to God. A Broken Mother's Search for Hope. by Christopher YuanMy rating: 3 of 5 stars
Thank you to Waterbrook Multnomah for my free copy of "Out of a Far Country".
I wasn't sure what to expect from this book, but found it to be interesting, informative, sad, and hopeful.
The book is actually two stories in one. The mother's journey to Christ, healed marriage and unconditional love, and the son's journey from rebellion into a relationship with Christ, and healing and reconciliation with his own family.
I honestly don't know if I as a mother could have exhibited the grace that Christopher's mother exhibited towards him. His lifestyle of same sex relationships, drugs, and journey to self destruction would be enough to kill any hope one might have for reconciliation and wholeness. Chris was blind to the risks involved in his choices--it is actually surprising that he's still alive today. It is amazing to see how God uses our brokenness to bring us back to Him. Thank goodness He does.
One thing that was missing for me. Christopher has a brother Steven. Although Steven is mentioned early in the book,we don't get to hear what happened with Steven once his parents and brother became Christians.
I also liked Christopher's reasoning of Holy Sexuality. How many of us don't use sex, whether heterosexual or homosexual, as a replacement for living a holy life for God. Or, take away sex, just any covetousness, or idol, to fill our emptiness other than God.
To learn about Christopher Yuan's ministry, you can visit his website christopheryuan.com.
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