LFP has been a “life line” for my sanity and understanding. I have gained so much education about same sex attraction from conferences and parent meetings. More than anything though, I have had many one on one discussions with men and women who have lived in the lifestyle for years and are no longer doing so. I could not have made it without their encouragement and help in understanding our loved one.

Joanne Register

Before finding LFP we felt all alone in our battle for a marriage affected by same-sex-attraction. Although we had told a handful of people, it wasn't until our involvement with LFP that we found true understanding coupled with mercy and grace. Since our involvement with LFP God has saved and transformed our marriage. Although it has been a very difficult process of confession, repentance, grace, and faith, the Lord has blessed us with a true intimacy with Himself and with each other. The LFP community continues to be a source of encouragement for us as we strive to honor God with our marriage. The continual focus on knowing and experiencing God is truly the message we all need, whether dealing with same-sex-attraction, or not.

Paul & Chrissy

Before LFP, I never had a desire to change, and I thought there was no possible way to walk out of the lifestyle. From a very young age, I even made a personal vow that I would never get married.

My perceptions of men were they were not to be trusted, they were all emotionally unavailable, and if given the chance they would hurt me. Rodney Hicks has totally opened my eyes to what a true man of God should be and has been an awesome example of showing me how sweet, kind and caring that men can be.

LFP has taught me that my identity is only found in Jesus Christ, rather than in my same sex attraction.

By confronting my personal truths, through authentic transparency, the amazing mentorship of Carrie Simpson and most importantly, God, my life is being transformed. Also, one of the most important things I have done to move me along in my journey is being planted and serving in Celebration Church, Jacksonville, Florida. Today, I am truly open to whatever God has in store for me, even the possibility of marriage; I really am trusting that God's perfect will be done in my life.

Wendy Phillips

Our life prior to Laughter from Purity:

Chaos – Our behaviors were so unpredictable as to appear random.
Confusion – We had a lack of understanding and a breakdown of order in our marriage.
Craziness – We were the very definition of insanity: doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results.

Our life after Laughter from Purity:

Clarity – We are sensitive to each others’ needs
Closeness – We’ve learned how to be intimate and be together in love.
Comprehension – We have a greater grasp of the word of God and one another.

Stanley and Felecia Saintil-Deltis

Laughter from Purity (LFP) has helped me to overcome unwanted same-sex attraction (SSA). The gay lifestyle doesn’t work for me. It doesn’t gel with my Catholic morals, values and beliefs. Through LFP, I am discovering who I really am as a man of God-a masculine and authentic man worthy of brotherly love, acceptance and affirmation from his Father and male peers. I didn’t feel loved, accepted or affirmed while growing up which caused pain, anger, sadness, fear and shame. LFP has taught me that unwanted SSA is a symptom of these hurts which were suppressed rather than dealt with. Through the help of Laughter from Purity and the power of God, I am being healed from my buried pain and brokenness. I am being transformed from my false self to my true self in Christ!

Joe

The turning point for me to walk “out” of the gay life (my life for almost a decade), and turn my heart back toward Christ came for me in 2007; it was also the year that I found Laughter from Purity. It was an inspiration to meet people who understood my struggle and also faced the same challenges, but really knew and believed that God had a better plan. LFP came alongside me and taught me that it’s not about being someone else but about being Holy before the Lord; that I was “ok” right where I was and I was good enough for Christ’s forgiveness and love. LFP was a source of strength, friendship and joy for me. The courage, hope and support that I found through LFP encouraged me to pursue a life that is worthy of my calling by Christ. Four years later I have moved on to Los Angeles where God is using me to reach out to others struggling. By modeling the love shown to me I am able to pour into others and show them the compassion and love of Christ. I am eternally grateful that LFP could be part of God’s foundation for my future and my life!

Michael Hermann