Just Loved

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From global poverty to modern day slavery, from the refugee crisis to the climate crisis, our world is scarred by terrible injustice. We worship a God who is not ok about that. We long to see God's kingdom of perfect peace and justice on earth as in heaven. in pursuit of a more just and honest world – and Church.’ The Rt Revd James Jones KBE, formerly Bishop of Liverpool These 77 “to love and be loved” quotes comprise the sublime feeling of love experienced by so many people and now you too. Maybe I don’t know that much but I know this much is true, I was blessed because I was loved by you.”– Celine Dion Beautifully written; compelling to read; totally honest and vulnerable, yet told with good humour and grace. This deeply personal story ranks alongside the truly great biographies of famous missionaries past and present. It is hugely well worth reading for that aspect of the story alone, aside from Jayne’s struggle with her sexuality; anyone who dismisses her story for that reason does so to their own great loss. Here is a woman ho, from her childhood days of confessing Jesus Christ as her Saviour and Lord, has lived out her vocation with such integrity and faithfulness – and has a truly astonishing catalogue of missionary adventures, worldwide to tell. But the aspect, weaved through her story, in which Jayne struggles to come to terms with her sexuality is a hugely important one. Even today, there are some Christians who will struggle with her conclusions, but if we are to believe the words of Jesus, “You will know them by their fruit”, then after all she has achieved in Christ’s name for so many people across the world, to dismiss this woman of God who has lived with such integrity, raises a very real question: “Who on earth remains that can be trusted?” Because as well as seeing what a Christian life and vocation, faithfully lived out, can look like, Jayne’s remarkable and courageous story deserves to be heard by all, most especially those who thus far remain to be convinced – that you can be gay and Christian.’ Jeremy Marks, founder and director of the former ministry, The Courage Trust

This is all pretty normal. It’s also common, however, for people in love to briefly “forget” about their friends. If I had a flower for every time I thought of you … I could walk through my garden forever.” -Alfred Tennyson If you’re in love with someone, it’s easy to take on their opinions as your own. Sometimes you may not be completely conscious of this. A deeply personal account, not just of an individual exploring her emerging sexuality but also of the workings of the little-understood charismatic evangelical wing of the established church in the latter part of the 20th century. I’ve always admired Jayne’s This book is as important as it is compelling. A beautifully-written reconciliation of faith and sexuality which moved me to tears. The powerful words gripped my heart and nourished my faith.’ Philip Baldwin, LGBT/HIV rights activist, Stonewall RoleYou might also look at other things with new eyes. Many people in love feel more willing to try new things, or things they previously didn’t care for, simply because their partner enjoys them. Even the things that seemed endearing when you first fall in love, such as the way they brush their teeth at the kitchen sink, may become something you sigh and roll your eyes over.

What greater thing is there for two human souls than to feel that they are joined for life–to strengthen each other in all labor, to rest on each other in all sorrow, to minister to each other in silent unspeakable memories at the moment of the last parting?”– George Eliot Some love stories aren’t epic novels. Some are short stories, but that doesn’t make them any less filled with love.”–”Sex and the City”

Even the greatest kings of this world, whose hearts seemed to be untouchable, experienced true love in their lives, and shared their thoughts without thinking twice.

This is common when you’re in love. And while it’s certainly healthy to spend some time away from each other, that doesn’t mean you enjoy doing so. We work with students to set them on that trajectory. We work with alumni to support them to stay on that trajectory for the long haul. When you’re around the person you love, increases in dopamine and norepinephrine lead to feelings of:Love takes a lot of forms, and it can change over time. These are some of the ways your feelings may change when you love your partner but don’t necessarily feel in love with them. You’re secure in their affection guilt – for example, guilt about feeling angry, about something you said or did not say, or not being able to stop your loved one dying LOVE might not be the right word. I love you in every breath and every heartbeat.”– Namrata, To Love And Be Loved You can purify your body through fasting and abstinence, but only lovewill purify your heart.”- The Forty Rules of Love, Elif Shafak Christian students in the UK care about justice but they are generally not being given a clear vision of what the biblical call to justice is, or how to pursue God’s justice as a way of life.