Gay Girl, Good God

Article written by Fave

B.A. in History and International Studies from University of Ilorin, Kwara State.

‘Gay Girl, Good God’ is a delightful testimony of God’s grace, loaded with scriptural facts that moves Christians to yearn for a relationship with God. The book aims at offering a direct account of Jackie Hill Perry’s life experiences. The latter part of it supplies practicable tools to enhance godliness.

Jackie Hill Perry grows up with a nonchalant father in the picture. After the initial shock at his detached disposition and sexual molestation at a tender age, she embraces homosexuality and masculinity. When she accepts Christ into her life, however, she becomes a new woman.

The setting of this book is initially in St. Louis, Missouri. Later on, Los Angeles.

Key Facts about Gay Girl, Good God

• Title: Gay Girl, Good God: The Story of Who I Was, and Who God Has Always Been.
• Publication Date: September 2018.
• Literary Period: Contemporary period.
• Point-Of-View: First-Person.
• Genre: Autobiographical/Non-Fiction.
• Number of Pages: 208.
• Setting: St. Louis, Missouri, USA.
• Climax: Jackie Hill’s wedding to Preston Perry.

Jackie Hill Perry and Gay Girl, Good God

‘Gay Girl, Good God’ is a peculiar story about the forms of sin and the walk to deliverance from immorality.

Jackie Hill Perry, who is a writer, poet, and hip-hop artist, was originally famous for her spoken word presentations. After a while, she plunged into other aspects of literature. Currently, she has written for lots of Christian Ministry Organizations.

Jackie Hill Perry begins ‘Gay Girl, Good God’ by narrating her personality before salvation. Born to a teenage mother whose relationship with her child’s father was unsteady, Jackie gets inadequate fatherly love. Succeeding her encounter with sexual molestation at seven is her loss of desirability for men. As a lesbian, she accepts the silent criticism of Christians as a part of her life. Embracing her identity, she dates and even falls in love with women she admires.

The second part of this book presents Jackie’s defiance, then acceptance of God’s love. The reader is made to see the transformation that God kick-starts in Jackie’s heart and choices. The author reveals how trusting God and His commandment leads her out of her identity struggle.

The final part of the book addresses homosexuality and the gospel of Jesus Christ. Jackie Hill lectures believers on the proper way to relate with Christians who are attracted to the same sex.

Books Related to Gay Girl, Good God

‘Gay Girl, Good God’ is a frankly written book that tackles the issues of sexual identity, faith, and Christianity. The author uses her present and past ordeals to create a tangible guide for Christians who battle with sin. Some other books related to ‘Gay Girl, Good God’ include:

• ‘Women of the Word: How to Study the Bible with Both Our Hearts and Our Minds’ by Jen Wilkinson is a book that talks about the difficulty in studying the word of God. Lack of time, distractions, and frustrations are factors that stand in the way of increasing our knowledge of God. This book challenges women who seek God’s presence and guidance to design their minds in a way that allows the word of God to be easily absorbed.
• ‘Is God Anti-Gay?: And Other Questions About Homosexuality, the Bible, and Same-Sex Attraction’ by Sam Allberry is another book that lectures on homosexuality. In the present world, many arguments have been raised for and against God being anti-gay. This book aims at addressing the unclear beliefs and questions that Christians have about homosexuality and the scriptures.
• ‘Embodied: Transgender Identities, the Church, and What the Bible Has to Say’ by Preston M. Sprinkle uses existent stories of people to help readers understand the complications of identity. Confusing and delicate views encircling transgender are tackled.
• ‘A Change Of Affection: A Gay Man’s Incredible Story of Redemption’ by Becket Cook is another book that shares similarities with ‘Gay Girl Good God.’ After college, Becket Cook moves to Los Angeles and is impressed that his homosexuality is welcomed by the broad-minded town. As a successful Hollywood set designer, he works on building up his profession as well as finding the perfect soulmate. In this book, the converting power of the gospel is testified about. Becket Cook’s transformation and seminary classes have played a role in his recent views about homosexuality and Christianity. The book serves as a guide to understanding the importance of following God faithfully.

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