{"product_id":"straight-up-the-churchs-official-response-to-the-epidemic-of-downlow-living","title":"Straight Up: The Church's Official Response to the Epidemic of Downlow Living","description":"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.\n\nTired 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.”\n\nStevens 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.\n\nAbout the author:\n\nMichael A. Stevens Sr. is the senior pastor of University City Church in Charlotte, North Carolina, which he founded in 1994. He is also a superintendent in the Church of God in Christ and the founder of Covenant Churches and Ministries International. He received his bachelor of science degree in political studies from North Carolina A \u0026amp; T State University in 1992. He is currently pursuing his master of divinity degree from Oral Roberts University, and was recently named one of \"30 Emerging Voices Under the Age of 40\" by Charisma Magazine. Pastor Stevens is married with three children.\u003cbr\u003eASIN: 1599790130\u003cbr\u003eVSKU: BVV.1599790130.G\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Good\u003cbr\u003eAuthor\/Artist:Stevens, Michael A\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: The item shows wear from consistent use, but it remains in good condition and works perfectly. All pages and cover are intact  including the dust cover, if applicable . Spine may show signs of wear. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting. May NOT include discs, access code or other supplemental materials.  \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Blue Vase Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43051779620925,"sku":"BVV.1599790130.G","price":12.33,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0589\/4225\/9261\/files\/1599790130-0.jpg?v=1773955614","url":"https:\/\/www.bluevasebooks.com\/products\/straight-up-the-churchs-official-response-to-the-epidemic-of-downlow-living","provider":"Blue Vase Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}