Naaman was a soldier; a captain who had won many victories. And yet, he had a secret. He had a disease so serious, if anyone knew of this, he would have been excommunicated from society. Naaman was a man of valor, carrying around a stench; an odor, while leading others. What are you hiding under your armor? What are you dealing with behind closed doors?

In Victim of Circumstance, Zachary Wayne Lavender unlocks his soul to allow you the privilege of seeing a panoramic view of his struggle with homosexuality, and the power of God to bring him through it and out of it. With wisdom and power from the Holy Spirit, Zachary opens his heart and shares very deep and divulging insights into a world that many are afraid to disclose for fear of being labeled. His transparency will move you from fear to faith and challenge you to become all that God has ordained you to be.

Zachary Wayne Lavender, musician, teaches choral and vocal music throughout Chicago and the surrounding areas. In addition to being the author of Victim of Circumstance, he has also written choral, vocal, instrumental, children and orchestral music. Victim of Circumstance is a journey of Mr. Lavender’s battle, fight and struggle with homosexuality. He has composed this book as a tool and resource to help men, women, the church and families understand the dynamics, foundation and nature of homosexuality. You won’t find any quick fix remedies in this book. What you will find is a heart to help, heal and restore what God intended—sexual healing and wholeness. Mr. Lavender is a partner at Lifeline Church in Cicero, Illinois where he works with LifeKIDZ Children’s Choir and Music Ministry.