Resources | What We Recommend
For anyone looking to understanding sexual and relational issues,
the resources are plentiful. Whether it’s materials, books, Web
sites or articles, there is probably something out there to help.
Each resource provides a unique perspective, which can be helpful
to families, churches, or individuals. The following list is a brief
look at what’s out there.
Living Waters Resources
The programs of Living Waters are based on
material from Andrew Comiskey, a graduate of Fuller Seminary. Materials
for the different Living
Waters programs are only available to those who’ve received
training to run church-based programs. Contact our national office to order any of the following materials.
CrossCurrent
by Andrew Comiskey
This book is provided as a resource to those who enrol in the eight-week
CrossCurrent program. Its topics include being real, getting saved
and becoming healed.
Falling Forward
by Craig Lockwood
Men and women who struggle with sexual addiction have discovered
hope and help through this book (which is the manual for the SALT
program).
It outlines the origins, causes and cycles of addictions, as well
as the way forward to healing.
The Kingdom of God and Homosexuality
by Andrew Comiskey
Written as a resource to churches, this booklet examines the roots
of same-sex attraction, the teachings on same-sex attraction from Scripture
and the path to healing and restoration for men and women who struggle
with their sexual identity.
Living Waters Manual
by Andrew Comiskey
This guidebook, which is provided to participants in the program, contains
the 20 teachings of Living Waters. Each chapter includes questions
for reflection, and additional readings. Also available in French.
Strength in Weakness
by Andrew Comiskey
A companion to the Living Waters manual, this book reveals the author’s
personal journey through relational and sexual brokenness. Through his own experience,
Comiskey offers hope and inspiration for healing.
SOULutions
by Cathy Morrill with Wendy Coy
Speaking the language of today’s youth, this book explains the
roots of relational and sexual brokenness to teenagers. This resource,
which is the manual for The River program, is based on the original
Living Waters teachings.
Books
The following list of books is a starting point for men and women
who want to find help for themselves, or for families and friends.
Most
of these materials can be ordered through your local Christian
bookstore.
On addiction and recovery
Addiction and Grace
by Gerald May
A helpful guide to understanding the roots of addiction, and how
one can find freedom.
An Affair of the Mind
by Laurie Hall
A story of a wife’s struggle to protect her children from the
effects of her husband’s addiction to pornography.
False Intimacy
by Harry Schaumburg
A volume written by a Christian therapist that helps spouses, pastors,
churches and individuals deal with the effects of addiction.
How to Say No to a Stubborn Habit
by Erwin Lutzer
A book that outlines the way to resist evil and how to recover from
addiction.
Out of the Shadows
by Patrick Carnes
A secular book that clearly outlines how addiction ruins the lives
of men and women.
On boundaries
Boundaries
by Henry Cloud and John Townsend
An exploration of how boundaries are developed, damaged and then
repaired.
Changes that Heal
by Henry Cloud and John Townsend
A book that describes the essentials to developing healthy relationships.
Emotional Dependency
by Lori Thorkelson-Rentzel
A now-classic booklet that looks at unhealthy dependencies and relationships.
On healing
The Broken Image
by Leanne Payne
A classic that opened the door to minister to the homosexual struggler.
The Father Heart of God
by Floyd McClung, Jr.
An exploration of God’s deep love for His children, which enables
men and women to overcome the pain of the past.
Healing Prayer
by Leanne Payne
An equipping and practical text that helps believers listen to God,
and prayer in His spirit.
Restoring the Christian Soul
by Leanne Payne
A book that explains three barriers to personal and spiritual completion
in Christ.
On helping others
Someone I Love Is Gay
by Anita Worthen and Bob Davies
A practical resource for parents or spouses of those who struggle
with homosexual desires.
On theology
Answering the Pro-Gay Theology
by Joe Dallas
A video that outlines a reasoned but biblical response to pro-gay
arguments.
Homosexuality and the Politics of Truth
by Jeffrey Satinover
A book written by a psychiatrist who debates scientific arguments.
Out of Order: Homosexuality in the Bible
and the Ancient Near East
by Donald Wold
An informative text that places the gay debate in the context of biblical
cultures—Jewish, Christian and pagan.
Straight and Narrow?
by Thomas Schmidt
A readable book that soundly and empathetically argues the evangelical
perspective on same-sex attraction.
On same-sex attraction
Coming Out of Homosexuality
by Bob Davies and Lori Rentzel
An all-purpose resource for those starting to look at their same-sex
attraction issues.
Desires in Conflict
by Joe Dallas
A book written directly to men and women who deal with homosexual feelings.
Out of Egypt
by Jeanette Howard
An inspirational book that tells the author’s journey out of
lesbianism.
Questions I’m Most Asked About Homosexuality
by Sinclair Rogers
A booklet that’s a valuable resource for churches and ministries.
Setting Love in Order
by Mario Bergner
An essential volume for anyone who wants to understand the homosexual
struggle.
On sexual abuse
The Wounded Heart
by Dr. Dan Allender
A book that shows how abuse damages the soul, and how a victim can
find freedom from the pain.
Links
Valuable resources are available through other Web sites. Here
is just a brief list of other ministries that help bring healing
to men and
women.
Desert Stream Ministries
Ministering to the relationally and sexually broken in the church.
www.desertstream.org
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Despite being a Christian, I've had a hard time receiving the love of the Heavenly Father, as well as trusting men. At Living Waters, I came to see myself as a child of God, and as His delight. I learned how to embrace what it means to be female. Now I've learned how to express myself to my husband--and how to live as the woman He created me to be.