Process of Change:
Dennis Jernigan's journey out of same-sex desires and into a fulfilling heterosexual marriage began at a Christian concert. Dennis lifted the burden of his homosexuality up to God at that concert. He described that experience this way, "as I lifted my hands, God became more real to me than I had ever imagined! I realized that Jesus had lifted His hands for me - spreading them upon the Cross. I knew that he was right beside me, willing to walk with me. I could be honest with Him."Several things happened in that life-changing experience. Whether he realized it or not Dennis not only lifted up the burden of his homosexuality to God, he lifted up the rejection and wounds at the basis of his same-sex attractions. When he felt he could be honest with Jesus, it meant he could have the intimate relationship he desired with someone who felt he was so valuable that he willingly died for his sins. This new relationship began to heal the deep wound at the basis of Dennis' homosexuality.