Reconciled by Love: A True Story of Marriage, Identity, and God's Transforming Love - Hardcover

When Doug and Teri Livermon stood before God and entered the marriage covenant, Teri never imagined their union would be impacted by transgenderism. That's because Doug did not reveal his lifelong struggle with gender-image confusion until years later, after the birth of their second child. What followed was a journey through confusion and betrayal, and eventually through truth and astonishing grace. With three children to raise and an unstable marriage, Doug and Teri discovered that only a complete dependence on God and His word could carry them through. This book chronicles how they uncovered biblical truths that led to Doug's freedom and the redeeming love of Jesus Christ. Instead of sin, it focuses on the impact of a distorted self-image. God revealed to Doug that his identity was stolen from him through a series of events, including being dressed in girl's clothing at age five. The courage both he and his wife showed in asking tough questions with unwavering faith reveals lessons on confronting complex issues without fear, without compromise, and with the hope of the gospel. Reconciled by Love invites readers to believe that no matter the struggle, God's redeeming love is greater still.