Regardless of marital status or sexual orientation, every person has God-given needs for love and true union, including connection with those of one's own sex. While long-term relating bliss can be elusive for just about anyone, there are more kinds of connection than we know, happier than the sparse paths the world often signals. Best-selling author and college media instructor Karl W. Beckstrand has lived abroad, interned for Congress in D.C., and earned a B.A. in journalism and an M.A. in conflict resolution. He was a technical recruiter in Silicon Valley, a Stanford Hospital chaplain, and a Spanish interpreter for Angel Flight (aviator nonprofit). But his relationships were far from satisfying. Today, he enjoys profound lasting ties. God doesn't simply tolerate "queerness," it is-expressed attentively-part of His plan for our joy. God can help us fulfill our needs while honoring His will; and loving, generous feelings can replace discouragement, isolation, even addiction. He offers insights to bolster confidence in God's love for each person and His designs for differences. "I hope all who feel attraction to their own sex-or any potentially isolating distinction-can learn its positive purpose and most fulfilling expressions, that each person can feel self-love, God's love, and profound love with others." Chapters include: Ideal for counselors/clergy, the hardcover version of this book is titled, (ISBN: 978-1951599157). A secular version of this book is titled, . Beckstrand is the award-winning author of 30 books and winner of a 2016 International Book Award (reviews by , Kirkus, and . 55,000 words, 260 pages, 8.5"x5.5" hard/soft cover, ebook, and audiobook, PathsPress (Premio Publishing, worldwide rights (c) Sept. 2022) and major book distributors. LCCN: 2022937790; FAM056000, FAM051000, SEL046000, FAM021000, YAN032000, YAN048010, YAN051110, HEA042000, FAM029000, BIO031000, BIO018000, BIO026000, FAM030000, OCC011020, SEL032000, SEL041040, YAN051240, SEL008000, FAM006000, OCC019000, FAM038000; JBSJ, 5PS, VFVG, YXHL, VS, QRVP7, YXBD; Soft ISBN: 978-1951599225 (eISBN: 978-1005507831, Audio ISBN: 979-8368942278)