CELIBACY = LOVE
When Lesley Cutts made a vow of life-long celibacy in 1984, she knew that one of her main reasons for choosing such a lifestyle was availability.
“As a celibate, I can be available not only to God, but to people around me," explains Lesley. "Because I can be completely committed to people, I am more willing to love beyond limitations."
Although celibacy isn't always "plain sailing", Lesley sees it as an adventure - one that she's exploring not on her own, but alongside many different people...
"I've found
Lesley an incredibly
loyal friend: she's
always giving to other
people. I also admire
the way she lives her
life, so completely
for the church and
for God."
AMANDA
"I've known
Lesley all my life
and she has encouraged
me so much in my walk
with God. I really
admire her!"
JOY
"Lesley is
always willing to learn,
willing to try new
things; she's deep
in the Lord and
has her heart in
His kingdom. And
she's a very good
artist: creative,
imaginative."
VICTOR
"Lesley was
my boss - and
quickly became my
great buddy. We
both love Jesus,
nature, art and
people so there's
a lot to talk about.
We enjoy getting
inspired together
and having a good
laugh."
JENNY
"When I
was a new Christian,
I went to university
at the same time as
Lesley and she really
helped me through all
the pitfalls there."
HELEN
“Lesley helps
me understand things.
She always is a
listening ear.”
ANDREW
“Lesley has
seen me through many
crazy times in my life
and is always so
confident and reassuring.
She also has amazing
amounts of wisdom.”
GRACE
“She is
always available when
your head is in a mess.
It's great to share happy
times with her. Lesley
can make people feel
like they matter."
KAREN
“Lesley is
fun. She's good to be with,
she's normal. We've gone
through things together
and so it's a
deep relationship."
HILARY