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Suggested Reading Material
There are several books on the market today which we have found to be good resources for those who are wanting to be free from sexual impurity and also for the spouses of those who are struggling. We will list many different books; however, a listing here does not necessarily mean that we agree with every aspect of the books listed. We do not profit from the purchase of any book listed.
Intimate Issues: 21 Questions Christian Women Ask About Sex
By: Linda Dillow & Lorraine Pintus
Description: What does God think about sex? How can you be godly and sensuous? How do you recapture the passion in your marriage? With warmth, wisdom, and candor, Dillow and Pintus answer the most-asked questions Christian women have about sexual intimacy. Their biblical insights and creative ideas will guide you and your husband to a deeper, more satisfying relationship. 272 pages, hardcover from Waterbrook.
The Excellent Wife: A Biblical Perspective
By: Martha Peace
Description: Who is an excellent wife? What is she like? Using the woman in Proverbs 31 as a model, trusted Christian counselor Peace offers detailed, practical answers to questions most often asked by Christian wives. Her proven principles and scripturally based insights will encourage you to become the wife God wants you to be. This is a must-read for every Christian wife! 249 pages, softcover from Focus.
The War Within; Gaining Victory in the Battle for Sexual Purity
By: Daniels, Robert
Description: They are silent sins, and therefore some of the most difficult to conquer. The good news is that for men who are battling pornography, lust and other sexual temptations, God has provided several means of escape--all specifically fleshed out in this book through wartime and naval analogies, scriptural teaching and personal testimony. Complete with discussion questions, this book will take Christian men to a new level of purity.
Through Deep Waters
By: Gallagher, Kathy (Pure Life Ministries)
Description: Kathy Gallagher is a woman who has been through it. Married first to a prospect for the Hell's Angels, and then later to her present husband Steve, she learned through hard experience what it means to be emotionally and physically abused. Steve's obsession with other women was more painful than her first husband's continuous beatings. Now, after twelve years of counseling the wives of men addicted to illicit sex, Kathy has put in book form the answers that hurting wives need. Though profoundly spiritual, Through Deep Waters gives practical advice for everyday life in the form of letters written to women who find themselves in a host of difficult circumstances. The book can be ordered through Pure Life Ministries (the title of this book is a link to the Pure Life Ministries bookstore. (We do not profit from the sale of this or any other book listed here).
By Steve Gallagher / Faithworks / Stl
Description: This book is a thorough and penetrating examination of sexual addiction. It draws back the curtain and exposes the inner workings of sexual sin in the heart, which the author understands, having lived in the bondage of it himself for over twelve years. What is presented in this book is firmly rooted in Scripture and always points the man to Jesus Christ as the ultimate answer to his problem.
By: John MacArthur / Good News Publishing
Description: Do we have to forgive others unconditionally? Is it possible to forgive yourself? The answers from pop psychology are confusing at best, but MacArthur offers clarity---biblical clarity. By distinguishing between the world's way of handling forgiveness and God's way, MacArthur gives guidance that ultimately leads to inner peace and freedom from guilt. 256 pages, hardcover from Crossway Books.
By: Steve Gallagher / Faithworks / Stl
Description: From the author of An Altar of Sexual Idolatry comes this helpful resource. This book is useful for those are just getting started in biblical counseling, need insight to help a homosexual or pastor who has failed morally, or are wondering how to counsel a hurting wife or teenager fighting pornogrpahys grip. All of these issues are addressed with biblical support assisting you in counseling those caught in the trap of sexual sin.
By: Jerry Bridges / Nav Press
Description: Do you find it easy to trust God---until adversity strikes? When life clouds over, do you suddenly begin to suspect that you only imagined his care for you? Bridges uncovers three essential truths about God: He is completely sovereign; He is infinite in wisdom; and He is perfect in love. Building on these three rocks, Bridges shows how we can learn to trust God, even when we don't understand what he is doing. 215 pages, softcover from NavPress.
By: Joseph and Linda Dillow / Nav Press
Description: Following up their successful woman-to-woman guide "Intimate Issues," Linda Dillow and Lorraine Pintus are here joined by their husbands in offering a couples' verse-by-verse exploration of the Bible's very own manual on sex and intimacy-the Song of Solomon. Discover the freedom, holiness, and beauty of the marriage bed, as well as creative lovemaking ideas.
By: Gail MacDonald
By: Gary and Betsy Ricucci
Foreword by C.J. and Carolyn Mahaney
Description: It was in 1977 that Gary and Betsy Ricucci were married, and that Gary became a pastor at Covenant Life Church (Gaithersburg, MD). They're still married (and he's still a pastor). What sustained them?
The grace of God, as revealed in the gospel of Jesus Christ.
That grace and that gospel are together the centerpiece of their newly and substantially revised book on marriage, subtitled When Marriage Meets Grace. Previously published in 1992 and long since out of print, this new edition reflects a deeper understanding of Scripture and the wisdom gleaned from 29 years of pastoral ministry. Designed for married couples, engaged couples, or anyone preparing for marriage, Love that Lasts brings a biblical, gospel-centered approach to marriage.
Includes discussion questions and a list of recommended resources.
Sermon by John Piper on 1 Peter 2:18-25
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