Pastor Michael A. Stevens, Sr.'s purpose and objective is to explain the seriousness and consequences of the wrongdoing of men who are attracted to other men, yet consider themselves straight. Readers are exposed to the many deceptions and snares of the phenomenon of ?down-low living.? Stevens gives strong biblical solutions for the healing and deliverance of men who are greatly mislead. With an authoritative writing that represents solid, biblical views of the church, this book is a teaching guide to pastors, church leaders, counselors, parents, and the brides of the fallen men who are destined to rise up and claim God's promises.
Some Christians have had it with homosexuality in the church, particularly among leadership in the African-American church. In his new book Straight Up, author Michael Stevens takes a no-nonsense, hard-hitting approach to exposing the double lifestyle and its ramifications. He then offers redeeming hope to those who want out.
Tired of the homosexual agenda trying to “soothe our conscience and level of tolerance,” Stevens fires back with a hard-hitting, in-depth look at the emotional, spiritual, and psychological damage this “nurtured” disease is having on the very core of the black family—the male seed. He adamantly pushes forward on this controversial subject because “we must deal with a disease that is invisible with no symptoms of potential threat or current characteristics of existence.”
Stevens also points out that “for every deception and myth, there is hope and healing.” He offers a four-step process that begins with acceptance, followed by repentance, avoidance, and confidence. The detailed plan, he is sure, will help men walk out of the double lifestyle into a new life full of straight living.
