Coming Out with Christ: One Lesbian's Journey to Her Resurrected Identity (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9798645512880)

Karol Adams spent years rebuilding her identity out of the fragments of a broken family, confused gender and sexual identity, and a gay Christian ideology. By midlife, she had attained everything she had ever hoped for until it all began to unravel. Karol then was left facing the ultimate decision. Give up everything she had in her life and turn to God, or once again, try to save it. Only one path leads to everlasting life.

Karol's life journey in Coming Out with Christ is a living testimony to the real author of this resurrection story-Jesus.

"Jesus Himself has asked Karol to share her story as an invitation for everyone, conservative and liberal alike, to see two things: first, Karol wants you to see how much Jesus loves people; second, Karol wants you to see how radically transformational Jesus' love can be." Brian Phipps, co-author, Find Your Place, founder of Disciples Made

"A must-read life story of God's unfailing love and grace for our LGBTQ people and every pastor, church leader, Christian, family member, and friend who knows and loves them."

"Karol has courageously shared her story in a way that will validate and liberate others through the power of resurrected identity in Christ. This book is authentic and prophetic, comforting, and challenging. Please do yourself a favor and join Karol as she shares her journey; you will find yourself closer to Jesus and better equipped to walk with others who are on this path." Rob Wegner Leader, Kansas City Underground; co-author, Find Your Place

"Karol tells a compelling story. And like every story of God's redemptive love, it is deeply personal and unique in nature. Each of us, whoever we are, and wherever we have come from, will glean insights and inspiration from Coming Out with Christ." Deb Hirsch, Missional Leader and Speaker, Author, Redeeming Sex; Naked Conversations about Sexuality and Spirituality

"Karol Adams is the real deal With transparency and authenticity, Karol shares a powerful story of a love that captures hearts and lovingly but stubbornly compels those who hear it to surrender to the grace and mercy that can only find in a personal relationship with God. I couldn't put the book down once I started It is simply the powerful story of one woman's relentless search for God. Despite unbelievable obstacles, pits, and pain, Karol never gave up. And the result is a life that shouts, 'God loves me and will pursue me to the ends of the earth ' From empty to full. From darkness to light. From bondage to freedom. From broken into beautiful. From death into life. Karol is faithfully living out God's plan for her life as she staunchly shares her journey with other seekers - including members of the LGBTQ community. But Karol has taken it a step farther. She has not only boldly shared her story, but she has become a living illustration of God's love as she has shown others how to find the freedom she has found. It is my honor to wholeheartedly endorse this book " Mary Southerland, Author, speaker, member of Girlfriends in God

"Often the conversation of identity focuses on who I am and what I do, or even who I sleep with or am attracted to. One's true identity however has very little to do with all of that. Instead, getting to the heart of your true identity is about surrendering what you believe about yourself in order to encounter the fullness of Christ in your life. That is the heart of Karol's book, Coming Out with Christ. Karol's personal identity story challenges today's cultural narrative on this subject with humility, honesty, and hope. Coming Out with Christ is a must-read for anyone who has wrestled with judgment, shame, or confusion about their identity-which I personally believe is all of us." Crystal Renaud Day, MAPC Founder, Living on Purpose & SheRecovery.com, Author, 90 Days to Wholeness & Dating Done Right