{"id":4349,"date":"2026-06-05T06:32:51","date_gmt":"2026-06-05T06:32:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/livingstonesministries.org\/help4families\/?page_id=4349"},"modified":"2026-06-05T06:35:42","modified_gmt":"2026-06-05T06:35:42","slug":"qa","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/livingstonesministries.org\/help4families\/qa\/","title":{"rendered":"Q&amp;A"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-ae10a644 alignfull uagb-is-root-container\"><div class=\"uagb-container-inner-blocks-wrap\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-advanced-heading uagb-block-3fcc155a proxima-font\"><h2 class=\"uagb-heading-text\">Q&amp;A<\/h2><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-f88bb7de alignfull uagb-is-root-container\"><div class=\"uagb-container-inner-blocks-wrap\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-1356f5d0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-advanced-heading uagb-block-64f74a3b adobe-reg\"><h5 class=\"uagb-heading-text\">About<\/h5><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"menu-aboout-menu-container\"><ul id=\"menu-aboout-menu\" class=\"what_we_offer_menu what-we proxima-font\"><li id=\"menu-item-2481\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-2481\"><a href=\"https:\/\/livingstonesministries.org\/help4families\/what-we-do\/\">About us<\/a><\/li>\n<li id=\"menu-item-4342\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-4342\"><a href=\"https:\/\/livingstonesministries.org\/help4families\/our-leaders\/\">Our Leader<\/a><\/li>\n<li id=\"menu-item-2480\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-2480\"><a href=\"https:\/\/livingstonesministries.org\/help4families\/what-we-believe\/\">What We Believe<\/a><\/li>\n<li id=\"menu-item-4353\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-4353\"><a href=\"https:\/\/livingstonesministries.org\/help4families\/qa\/\">Q&amp;A<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-977be55e\"><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq uagb-faq__outer-wrap uagb-block-058e8ac2 uagb-faq-icon-row-reverse uagb-faq-layout-accordion uagb-faq-expand-first-true uagb-faq-inactive-other-true uagb-faq__wrap uagb-buttons-layout-wrap uagb-faq-equal-height     \" data-faqtoggle=\"true\" role=\"tablist\"><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq-child uagb-faq-child__outer-wrap uagb-faq-item uagb-block-84a4628f \" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"uagb-faq-questions-button uagb-faq-questions\">\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M432 256c0 17.69-14.33 32.01-32 32.01H256v144c0 17.69-14.33 31.99-32 31.99s-32-14.3-32-31.99v-144H48c-17.67 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.33-31.99 32-31.99H192v-144c0-17.69 14.33-32.01 32-32.01s32 14.32 32 32.01v144h144C417.7 224 432 238.3 432 256z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon-active uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M400 288h-352c-17.69 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.31-31.99 32-31.99h352c17.69 0 32 14.3 32 31.99S417.7 288 400 288z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-question\">When parents of LGBT children ask, \u201cDid I do something wrong?\u201d<\/span><\/div><div class=\"uagb-faq-content\"><p>No. Human brokenness is part of living in a fallen world (see Genesis 3).<br><br>Many parents initially internalize their child\u2019s identity struggles as a parenting failure, attributing their child\u2019s identity issues with their upbringing, certain exposures, or family dynamics. These questions often arise from a place of deep love, concern, and self-examination.<br><br>But God doesn\u2019t want you to live in guilt and self-condemnation. Children aren\u2019t projects to perfect, but people entrusted to us to love, guide, and care for. Like all of us, they\u2019re broken vessels in need of God\u2019s healing and grace perhaps in different ways than we ourselves have experienced. Having an LGBT child isn\u2019t proof that you have failed spiritually or morally as a parent.<br><br>As Christians, we are called to respond with love, grace, wisdom, and humility. Even when we feel confused, afraid, or uncertain, we can still reflect the heart of Christ by showing compassion and expressing a sincere desire to remain in relationship with our child.<br><br>This journey can also become an invitation to lean more deeply into prayer, listening, and dependence on God. God\u2019s grace is sufficient for parents and children, and no family is beyond His presence, care, or guidance. The focus shouldn\u2019t be on blame or shame but on what the Lord may desire to teach, heal, and reveal through the journey.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq-child uagb-faq-child__outer-wrap uagb-faq-item uagb-block-60a456bd \" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"uagb-faq-questions-button uagb-faq-questions\">\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M432 256c0 17.69-14.33 32.01-32 32.01H256v144c0 17.69-14.33 31.99-32 31.99s-32-14.3-32-31.99v-144H48c-17.67 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.33-31.99 32-31.99H192v-144c0-17.69 14.33-32.01 32-32.01s32 14.32 32 32.01v144h144C417.7 224 432 238.3 432 256z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon-active uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M400 288h-352c-17.69 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.31-31.99 32-31.99h352c17.69 0 32 14.3 32 31.99S417.7 288 400 288z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-question\">What does the Bible really say about homosexuality?<\/span><\/div><div class=\"uagb-faq-content\"><p>The Bible teaches that God created every person in His image and therefore loves them deeply and unconditionally (Genesis 1:27). But we live in a broken world and all of us carry struggles, wounds, and places where we need God\u2019s grace. \u201cAll have sinned and fall short of the glory of God\u201d (Romans 3:23). No family is exempt from brokenness, and no parent is called to carry blame and shame as though they alone caused every challenge their child may face.<br><br>Scriptures commonly referenced in conversations about sexuality include Leviticus 18:22, Leviticus 20:13, Romans 1:26\u201327, and 1 Timothy 1:9\u201310. Scripture also says, \u201cDo not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind\u201d (Romans 12:2). God\u2019s work of renewal and transformation is part of every Christian\u2019s journey. Each person must come before the Lord personally, allowing Him to shape their heart, mind, and identity according to His truth and grace. Parents cannot control that process for their child, but they can pray faithfully, love deeply, and trust God to continue His work.<br><br>We can also follow Jesus\u2019s example. He consistently moved toward people with compassion, mercy, and truth. He sat with the hurting, listened to the struggling, and extended dignity to those who often felt rejected by others. \u201cCome to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest\u201d (Matthew 11:28).<br><br>For many parents, this journey becomes less about finding quick answers and more about learning to walk closely with God in humility, prayer, and dependence. Scripture reminds us, \u201cTrust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding\u201d (Proverbs 3:5). You don\u2019t have to have every answer immediately. God often works through seasons of wrestling, growth, and deeper surrender.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq-child uagb-faq-child__outer-wrap uagb-faq-item uagb-block-ee77d380 \" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"uagb-faq-questions-button uagb-faq-questions\">\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M432 256c0 17.69-14.33 32.01-32 32.01H256v144c0 17.69-14.33 31.99-32 31.99s-32-14.3-32-31.99v-144H48c-17.67 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.33-31.99 32-31.99H192v-144c0-17.69 14.33-32.01 32-32.01s32 14.32 32 32.01v144h144C417.7 224 432 238.3 432 256z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon-active uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M400 288h-352c-17.69 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.31-31.99 32-31.99h352c17.69 0 32 14.3 32 31.99S417.7 288 400 288z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-question\">Is this just a phase?<\/span><\/div><div class=\"uagb-faq-content\"><p>Adolescence and young adulthood are seasons of self-discovery, emotional growth, and wrestling with identity. For some, feelings and identity issues may shift or develop over time; for others, they remain consistent. You don\u2019t need to panic or rush to conclusions. Instead choose to invest time in knowing and understanding your child better through honest, compassionate conversation.<br><br>Gently ask thoughtful questions such as \u201cWhen did you first begin feeling this way?\u201d or \u201cCan you help me understand what you\u2019ve been experiencing?\u201d Ask in love, not fear, to preserve trust and create meaningful dialogue.<br><br>Children want to feel heard, valued, and safe enough to share openly. So, continue providing a healthy, loving home environment, where you and your spouse model godly femininity and masculinity.<br><br>Engage in activities and interests that matter to your child, while maintaining healthy boundaries and keeping those experiences aligned with your faith and values. Shared experiences often build trust, strengthen connection, and communicate love in powerful ways.<br><br>From a Christian perspective, every person is on a lifelong journey of growth and transformation. Scripture reminds us, \u201cDo not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind\u201d (Romans 12:2). God is still at work in your life and your child\u2019s life. Whether certain feelings change over time or not, walk prayerfully, patiently, and relationally with your child. God\u2019s grace, wisdom, and presence remain available for every step of the journey.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq-child uagb-faq-child__outer-wrap uagb-faq-item uagb-block-6afc19f2 \" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"uagb-faq-questions-button uagb-faq-questions\">\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M432 256c0 17.69-14.33 32.01-32 32.01H256v144c0 17.69-14.33 31.99-32 31.99s-32-14.3-32-31.99v-144H48c-17.67 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.33-31.99 32-31.99H192v-144c0-17.69 14.33-32.01 32-32.01s32 14.32 32 32.01v144h144C417.7 224 432 238.3 432 256z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon-active uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M400 288h-352c-17.69 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.31-31.99 32-31.99h352c17.69 0 32 14.3 32 31.99S417.7 288 400 288z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-question\">Is identifying as a \u201cgay Christian\u201d a godly way for a believer and follower of God to label oneself?<\/span><\/div><div class=\"uagb-faq-content\"><p>Our identity is established in Jesus Christ not in any sin or desire, struggle, temptation, or cultural category. Second Corinthians 5:17 says we are new creations in Christ: \u201cThe old has gone, the new has come.\u201d That includes our desires and lifestyle anything that would give \u201cthe devil a foothold\u201d in our life and lead us away from God\u2019s best for us (Colossians 3:27).<br><br>As Christians, our identity should first be in Christ. God calls His people to holiness, and I believe we should be careful not to root our identity in desires or behaviors that Scripture identifies as sinful. (See Colossians 3:1\u201310 and Ephesians 4:17\u201319.)<br><br>First Peter 1:15\u201316 says, \u201cBe holy in all you do\u201d because God is holy. God is morally and ethically perfect. He cannot sin; neither can He have a meaningful relationship with someone who is sinning. That\u2019s why the Bible tells us to avoid sin. Instead we are to pursue what leads to godliness and a deeper relationship with God (Colossians 3:12\u201317).<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq-child uagb-faq-child__outer-wrap uagb-faq-item uagb-block-b96a06d4 \" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"uagb-faq-questions-button uagb-faq-questions\">\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M432 256c0 17.69-14.33 32.01-32 32.01H256v144c0 17.69-14.33 31.99-32 31.99s-32-14.3-32-31.99v-144H48c-17.67 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.33-31.99 32-31.99H192v-144c0-17.69 14.33-32.01 32-32.01s32 14.32 32 32.01v144h144C417.7 224 432 238.3 432 256z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon-active uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M400 288h-352c-17.69 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.31-31.99 32-31.99h352c17.69 0 32 14.3 32 31.99S417.7 288 400 288z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-question\">How can I maintain a relationship with my child without compromising my beliefs?<\/span><\/div><div class=\"uagb-faq-content\"><p>Maintaining a relationship with your child doesn\u2019t require compromising your beliefs. You can love deeply, stay connected, listen well, and show kindness while still holding to your biblical convictions. As a parent, your role isn\u2019t only to stand for truth, but also to reflect grace, patience, and Christlike love. Healthy relationships are built through respect, humility, prayer, and ongoing connection not agreement on every issue. Your child should never have to question your love, even if they know where you stand biblically.<br><br>\u2022 Pray for Wisdom. Before setting boundaries, seek God\u2019s guidance about where they\u2019re needed and how to communicate them lovingly, honestly, respectfully, and clearly.<br>\u2022 Know Your God-Given Responsibilities. God calls us to care for others but not to carry their responsibilities.<br>\u2022 Guard Your Heart. Protect your emotional, spiritual, and mental well-being by limiting access to harmful behaviors and unhealthy influences.<br>\u2022 Learn to Say No Without Guilt. Sometimes saying no to a loved one allows you to say yes to God.<br>\u2022 Don\u2019t Let Fear Drive Decisions. Fear of rejection, conflict, or disappointing others can keep you from establishing healthy boundaries.<br>\u2022 Be Consistent. Boundaries are most effective when consistently maintained.<br>\u2022 Boundaries Are Loving. Godly boundaries aren\u2019t walls to keep people out; they\u2019re healthy limits that promote respect, responsibility, and healthier relationships.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq-child uagb-faq-child__outer-wrap uagb-faq-item uagb-block-f03066ef \" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"uagb-faq-questions-button uagb-faq-questions\">\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M432 256c0 17.69-14.33 32.01-32 32.01H256v144c0 17.69-14.33 31.99-32 31.99s-32-14.3-32-31.99v-144H48c-17.67 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.33-31.99 32-31.99H192v-144c0-17.69 14.33-32.01 32-32.01s32 14.32 32 32.01v144h144C417.7 224 432 238.3 432 256z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon-active uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M400 288h-352c-17.69 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.31-31.99 32-31.99h352c17.69 0 32 14.3 32 31.99S417.7 288 400 288z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-question\">Should I attend my LGBT loved one\u2019s wedding?<\/span><\/div><div class=\"uagb-faq-content\"><p>Christians don\u2019t come to the same conclusion on this issue. Because of your convictions about biblical marriage taking place only between a biological man and a biological woman (Genesis 2:24), you may decide you can\u2019t attend the wedding because that would communicate affirmation of something you believe is unbiblical.<br><br>If you choose not to attend, a biblical and compassionate approach often includes:<br>\u2022 Communicate decision gently and privately<br>\u2022 Affirm that your love for your child hasn\u2019t changed<br>\u2022 Avoid condemnation, arguments, or public shame<br>\u2022 Remain open to ongoing relationship after the wedding<br>\u2022 Pray for wisdom, peace, and reconciliation<br><br>A possible response:<br><br>\u201cWe love you deeply, and nothing will ever change that. Because of our biblical convictions about marriage, we can\u2019t attend the ceremony. We aren\u2019t rejecting you, but we want to remain faithful to what we believe God asks of us. We understand that your beliefs are different. We sincerely hope our decision will be respected in the same way we desire to respect you as a person. Our love for you remains steadfast, and we want to continue walking with you in relationship.\u201d<br><br>For further insight, see <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/christoverall.com\/article\/concise\/is-it-loving-for-a-faithful-christian-to-go-to-a-gay-wedding\/\" title=\"Encore: Is It Loving for a Faithful Christian to Go to a \u201cGay Wedding\u201d? - Christ Over All\">Encore: Is It Loving for a Faithful Christian to Go to a \u201cGay Wedding\u201d? &#8211; Christ Over All<\/a><\/strong><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"gsp_post_data\" \r\n\t            data-post_type=\"page\" \r\n\t            data-cat=\"\" \r\n\t            data-modified=\"120\"\r\n\t            data-created=\"1780641171\"\r\n\t            data-title=\"Q&amp;A\" \r\n\t            data-home=\"https:\/\/livingstonesministries.org\/help4families\"><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Q&amp;A About<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_uag_custom_page_level_css":"","footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-4349","page","type-page","status-publish"],"aioseo_notices":[],"uagb_featured_image_src":{"full":false,"thumbnail":false,"medium":false,"medium_large":false,"large":false,"1536x1536":false,"2048x2048":false},"uagb_author_info":{"display_name":"admin","author_link":"https:\/\/livingstonesministries.org\/help4families\/author\/livingstone_g3td4qe3\/"},"uagb_comment_info":0,"uagb_excerpt":"Q&amp;A About","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/livingstonesministries.org\/help4families\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/4349","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/livingstonesministries.org\/help4families\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/livingstonesministries.org\/help4families\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/livingstonesministries.org\/help4families\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/livingstonesministries.org\/help4families\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4349"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/livingstonesministries.org\/help4families\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/4349\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":4355,"href":"https:\/\/livingstonesministries.org\/help4families\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/4349\/revisions\/4355"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/livingstonesministries.org\/help4families\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4349"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}