Book Description
The allure of the Frenchwoman—sexy, sophisticated, flirtatious, and glamorous—is legendary. More than an eye for fashion or a taste for elegance, the French je ne sais quoi embodies the essential ingredients for looking and feeling beautiful.
With wit, whimsy, and wonder, British expatriate Helena Frith Powell uncovers the secrets of chic living in All You Need to Be Impossibly French, a cheeky guide to releasing your inner Frenchwoman. Delving deep into a mysterious realm of face creams, silk lingerie, and shopping- as-exercise, Powell reveals how French women stay impossibly thin and irresistibly sexy by achieving the maximum effect from the minimum amount of effort. Forget diet and inspiration books and style guides—this is all you need to embrace the wisdom of French living, and learn how to turn every day into la petite aventure.
Customer Reviews:
Interesting Stories.......2007-08-28
Interesting stories, but of course not all of it is true. The author tells amusing tales of her "fish out of water" experiences with French women; it's a wonderfully interesting culture. That the French women never leave the house looking grungy seems to be the main focus of the book, however, as the author focuses mainly on the fact that Parisian women refuse to "let themselves go" once they're married or when they grow old.
I wasn't mystified and awed by the concept of women who wished to look put-together at all times, I was more interested in the bits about their love of art, intellectuals, celebrity, etc.
Still, this book was a great fun read and though it's a broad generalization, I'd still recommend it to anyone looking for a good afternoon book.
If this book doesn't "tweak" you, you are in bad shape.......2007-08-25
I am too old for all this but I enjoyed it no end. I bought three copies for my girls (they will truly love this book. I guarantee it) it makes one feel "alivea' again and it makes you want to go out immediately and purchase matching underwear.
don't waste your time.......2007-08-21
This book is not funny as many readers have said. It gets very boring in a number of chapters. It basically describes French women as self absorbed, jealous, shallow, and uppity. The author seems obsessed with her own looks and weight. She paints all other women in comparison with the French as ugly, frumpy, dispassionate, and totally out of touch with their sensual selves. If you are looking for a boost to your self esteem and you aren't French do yourself a favor and Don't waste you time with this one.
Amusing bit of froth, but that's all.......2007-06-13
This reads like a typical article in Cosmo (the Doxy's Digest) puffed up into book length. Frith Powell is witty, and occasionally sharp-eyed. She doesn't mince words about the Frenchwoman's self-absorption, competitiveness, and lack of interest in female friendships; these qualities come across as quite cold. But Frith Powell also blathers on obsessively about the Frenchwoman's thinness, disciplined cultivation of her appearance, "waxed legs," perfect haircuts, and all the other surface adornments whose fault is just that: they're surface. Frith Powell adds that Frenchwomen regard their intellects as further tools of seduction. Frith Powell's own intellect seems all over the place, as she adds a number of dubious (or sometimes just plain false)historical details about long-dead Frenchwomen to prove her theories. The writer Colette, for example, did not "dance drunk on tables" in her sixties. By that time she had severe arthritis and would have had quite a problem clambering up there. Nor did Colette "marry her son-in-law." She had an affair with her stepson, which is bad enough, but not quite the same. Frith Powell makes a number of other careless mistakes. If she was going to bring up these examples, she should have bothered to get them right.
entertaining light read- very true!.......2007-05-13
Helena Frith Powell's book is a lighthearted glimpse at how real French women live. It's fairly true to life. Having lived in France for 9 years, I felt like there were passages I had experienced myself first hand. I particularly like the part about getting fitted for fancy lingerie. The section on sex and adultery actually went way beyond what I had imagined it to be. Her vision really is very elite and she interviews some of the power players in French society, fashion and political life. I kept wondering how it might have been different if centered more on 'regular' French women.
Book Description
Lust isn't just a guy problem - it's a human problem. And unless we honestly confront it, lust will destroy our relationships and our lives. Joshua Harris, author of the runaway bestseller I Kissed Dating Goodbye, calls a generation bombarded with images of sexual sin back to the freedom and joy of holiness. This "PG-rated" book - straightforward without being graphic - speaks to those entrenched in lust or just flirting with temptation. Honestly sharing his own struggles, Harris exposes lust's tactics and helps readers create a personal plan for fighting back. Men and women will find hope in God's grace and learn the secrets to lasting change.
Customer Reviews:
A Book to Help our Children Live a Sexually Pure Life.......2007-09-08
Joshua Harris has written an excellent book on how to help our children lead a sexually pure life. Mr. Harris explains in part one of his book how our inborn lust is the source of our problems with sexual sin, and in part two he lists steps and disciplines to take to overcome our inborn desire to sin.
Part one lays out the problem with lust. Lust is an in-born part of every person to some degree, but is especially problematic in males. Undisciplined lust leads to all sorts of sexual impurity, deviancy, and sin. Mr. Harris explains that purely in the human realm, it is almost impossible to overcome sexual lust and sin. Yet, with a life devoted to the Lord and his will for our lives to be pure and free of sexual sin, Mr. Harris uses Bible scripture verses to show how sexual temptation can be overcome and disciplined with the result a life pleasing to God. He uses examples from his own struggles to reign in lust and also recounts other people's storys as abject lessons for us all to learn from. I could relate to the struggles, as lust is common to us all.
Part two then details how a person devoted to the Lord and determined to live a sexually pure life can achieve this goal. The emphasis is on having a relationshp with the Lord, and how this relationship and willingness to please the Lord can lead us to sacrifice our sexual lust on our personal altar in an act of worship. Therefore, the relationship with the Lord is paramount in overcoming sexual sin. For if there is no real relationship or a sense that the Lord is alive and active in the lives of people, then there will be little or no motivation to give up our lustful desires. Giving up our sexual lust is a sacrifice we do to please our King. With this basis, Mr. Harris then cites scripture to show how lust can be overcome through specific disciplines. He urges the reader to determine in what areas of sex is there a specific temptation to sin. He then urges the reader though various diciplines how to enact a plan to avoid tempation though avoidance of the triggers that lead to sexual sin.
The controversial subject of masturbation is discussed, and whether it is a sinful behavior or one that is allowed on a limited basis. I learned that masturbation is the end result of allowing sexual temptation to gain a foothold in our minds and how when overcome with lust, we indulge that lust with masturbation. Masturbation is an act of idol worship, with the idol being the sexual object or fantasy we hold in our minds. Therefore, masturbation is not the real problem; it is symptomatic of a mind that is consumed by sexual lust. Mr. Harris also deals with the issue of whether masturbation can ever be justified in the life of a devoted Christian.
Since print, television, movie, and internet media are profound sources of potential temptation and lust, Mr. Harris devotes a chapter to learing how to develop filters in our minds that automatically kick in and not allow us to welcome or engage the sexual media images. He devotes a chapter to tips on overcoming internet pornography addiction, as this is a tremedous source of temptation for both males and females.
Finally, Mr. Harris explains how with the power of the Holy Spirit indwelling in our hearts and minds, we can fall on the power of the Spirit to help us though times of temptation and bring final victory in this area of life.
I purchased this book for my sons to read, as I want them to be free of sexual sin in their lives. My father never taught me these lessons and disciplines and I want to be proactive in my son's lives to help them deal with the problem of lust.
This is an excellent resource for the Christian believer who wants to help himself and his children lead lives of sexual purtity. Sexual temtpations affect us all, and when indulged in can bring a life into complete destruction and ruin. Sexual sin is perhaps the greatest struggle that men will have in their lives, and this book will give specific strategies to win the battle over sexual lust.
Finally, this is not a book for the unbeliever. First, there is no relationship with God, thus no motivation to overcome the urge to sexual sin. Secondly, the unbeliever may see no need to resist lust, as he does not yet realize that undisciplined sexual lust will lead to problems, both immediate and long-term. When the unbeliever becomes ensnared in the problems of sexual lust, perhaps then he or she will seek the Lord as a solution to his problems. Then this book would be of great value.
Jim Konedog Koenig
Surprising..........2007-08-16
I found myself surprisingly enjoying this book. Timing in which I read books probably should be given into account as well though. I read it as I have been struggling with the expectations of myself in terms of sexuality as someone who is training to be an ordained minister. I don't know if I would recommend it to everyone, because I think that our humanity and sexuality is a gift from God. I don't like how sexuality is demonized within the realm of Chrisitanity sometimes, that is why I give this book four stars instead of five. However I would recommend it to people do want to change after having a history of being sexually active outside of marriage. I think that Harris takes a very strong Christ against culture approach in this book, which is not for everybody. Honestly, frequently these kinds of books make me angry but the way Harris framed this argument was really helpful to me at this point in time as I am considering what it might truly take for me to lead a life of chastity. The only other argument I think I really found convicing on this topic would be Richard Foster's in his chapter on chastity in Celebration of Disciplines.
Great book for men and women of God..........2007-07-26
My brother recommended this book to me when we were on a trip. I read through it in no time because of the helpful information inside it that applies to godly men AND women's lifestyles in the 21st century.
Mr. Harris stresses on the facts of necessity of accountability and the understand of the grace of God to be freed from the lust in our society today.
He tries to refrain from going into detail on the stories about other peoples experiences in their problem(s), which makes this book much easier to read if you have a wondering thought process that gets you into trouble.
I enjoyed this book tremendously and it has opened my eyes in more ways to keep pure for Christ.
This is not just your ordinary lust book.......2007-05-19
This book targets sin issues from the core and why they are bad. I would recommend this to any follower of Christ.
Same book as "Not Even a Hint" .......2007-03-10
I think Joshua Harris did a great job with his "Not Even a Hint" book, which is why I turned to this one for further insight... However I found (upon reading the first page!) that it's pretty much the same exact book as "Not Even a Hint" so although this book is probably great, since "Not Even a Hint" was great, don't bother with this one if you've read the other. Compare the tables of content online if you don't believe me!
Book Description
This book from a pastor associated with Promise Keepers will help men understand the power of sexual temptations and show them strategies for overcoming them.
Customer Reviews:
When Good Men Are Tempted (updated version).......2007-08-06
This updated version (07/07) of When Good Men Are Tempted covers a subject that is not normally covered in Christian Books: sexual sins. The author does not preach; this is a first person account of fighting sexual temptation.
Rather than feeling isolated in sins or temptations of a sexual nature, this reader felt like a "normal" Christian fighting a battle that other Christian men are also fighting.
Is masturbation a sin? (you hope not, right?) What does the Bible say about it? Ever bring up the subject at Bible study? Ever heard a sermon on the subject? Probably not. This book has a chapter to cover the "M" word.
Subjects that are difficult to discuss with your pastor (or wife) are discussed in this book along with the accounts of great men of the Bible who failed when tempted with sexual sins. Yet there is victory. The author gives the reader a Bible based, prayer based, Christ based plan for victory over sexual temptations.
In a world that is becoming more and more sexually explicit, Christian men need a plan to overcome the world's temptations; I feel that this book, When Good Men Are Tempted, gives us that plan
great reading.......2007-01-11
This is the best book i've ever read I would recommend it to anyone who is serious about his relationships and jesus.
WINNING THE BATTLE OF TEMPTATION .......2006-01-29
Pastor Bill Perkins produced a high quality book on why men succumb to sexual temptations and how they can win the battle against lust. The book begins with an outline of the struggles encountered by men with respect to temptation. The author explains why naked women look so beautiful and in particular, why other women look better than our wives. He explains why men often succumb to lust and why it can be very addictive.
The author comes up with practical suggestions that should help men comprehend the immense power of sexual temptation and how to overcome them. One major step forward is to admit the problem if lust has taken control instead of hiding it. Despite men falling victim to lust and temptation, the author explains that God still loves us and is ready to assist in overcoming the problem.
Among the insightful solutions the author suggests is for men to cultivate buddyship, whereby men develop a strong relationship with a small group of other men, where they share their problems, open up and reveal the secrets that may be bringing shame and guilt to their lives. Together as buddies, and with the help of earnest prayers, they can be helped to overcome the problems with lust and temptation.
I, however, see the possibility of some women readers getting the impression that Christian men see women as sexual objects. This would be unfortunate as the author's message is clear and directed to a particular audience, men, focused on helping those men afflicted with lust and temptation to overcome this menace and not in any way to degrade women.
The author uses a simple writing style that makes the book readable and makes the reader understand the temptations that men are subjected to on a daily basis. The author provides an honest and insightful presentation of why good men are tempted and how they can overcome this problem. The book is recommended reading by all men.
Comments from a Pastor of Men's Ministries.......2004-04-08
Aa a Pastor of Men's Ministries, I frequently have men coming to me for advice because they are struggling with the issues outlined in this book. Sadly, often is the case when these men are not willing to fight but simply give in to their temptations without realizing the consequences of their actions. Bill Perkins does an excellent job of outlining the steps needed to insure victory.
One of the highlights of the book was author Perkins full disclosure in graphic terms of his own vulnerabilities and the battles that he fought to overcome temptation. Often in ministry, you do not hear of this type of transparency and therefore, the ministry leaders credibility becomes questionable. Throughout the book, the author speaks with the authentic reality of what a man's man deals with in daily life to be able to put the Lord first and the seriousness of His commands.
As a result of the impact that I have seen in my own life and many of the men in our church, I can heartily recommend this book for everyone. This statement includes the wives and significant others who will need to better understanding the temptations that every man is subjected to in a world that has become hostile to a fully devoted follower of Christ.
Good Guidelines For Winning The Battle.......2004-01-27
After reviewing the deeply flawed "Every Man's Battle I mentioned that I would read another book with the same theme of sexual purity. To that end I purchased "When Good Men Are Tempted" by Bill Perkins. It is an honest and often disturbing look at the subject. The book claims that "Bill Perkins details a plan for sexual integrity - one that works. He shows men how to achieve a purity that will preserve the sanctity of their marriages, the security of their families, the vitality of their walks with God, and the strength of their relationships with their brothers in Christ."
The book begins with an attempt to understand the struggle men face. Perkins shows why naked women look so good and why other naked women look even better than our wives. He speaks of the addictive cycle of trying to repeat "young love" or our first sexual experiences. We want to be able to relive the original excitement we felt during those often illicit experiences. He illustrates these concepts with the example of Samson.
The author's solution to this problem surrounding lust is simply to raise the white flag. We need to surrender to God and admit the problem rather than run from it or try to hide it. Lust, he says, cannot be overpowered, reformed or starved. It needs to be dealt with and dealt with now! To be dealt with it needs to be dragged into the light so we can deal with the shame and guilt. We need to admit specific sins to God and ask Him for His forgiveness.
The close of this section contains a chapter regarding families of origin. This chapter is confusing and often left me confused as the author discussed the codependent roles we assumed as part of our families and how this leads to problems with purity later in life.
Having admitted the struggle, we are now able to find freedom. To do this we must choose our master and count the cost of the one we will choose. To cease a lifestyle of lust the cost of continuing needs to be higher than the cost of quitting. We need to see that continuing in a lifestyle will have consequences in our relationships with our families, our spouses and most importantly, with God. We need to realize that God can fix us and that He wants to fix us. As He fixes us He will help us discover the new men we are through Him. Through Him we have a new perspective, new presence and new power. With these we can now begin to break the addictive cycle that continually leads us to sin. The practical suggestions the author provides are: memorize Scripture, call on God and find what rituals lead us to sin and learn to break those rituals.
The final section focuses mostly on building accountability relationships with other men. Every man needs ally himself with a small group of men who can help him win the battle against lust by holding him accountable. There is a small section about sex and ideas for spicing up a sex life, followed by a chapter detailing some "tools for tight corners" that can be used in a moment of weakness.
The book is written in a personable way that leaves the reader feeling like he has had a personal chat with the author. Perkins admits his own weaknesses, leaving the reader comfortable admitting his own. Perhaps the greatest strength in this book is the emphasis on the "why" of sexual temptation. Having an understanding of the reasons behind temptation gives a solid perspective on how to deal with it. The author does not attempt to blame our lust on Satan, but emphasizes that our sin is ultimately our own and we need to deal with it. If the emphasis on the "why" is the strong point of the book, I would suggest that the "how" is the weak point. It may be, though, that I am looking for a magical key to stopping sinful behavior. Still, as with Every Man's Battle I am left hoping that God truly can remove this sin, rather than just masking it and helping us deal with it time and time again.
In the end, this book does a far better job of dealing with the subject than "Every Man's Battle" and it receives my recommendation.
Customer Reviews:
Great read, even for a comic newbie like me.......2007-09-22
This is really something I could say is a Graphic Novel without smirking. I'm no veteran when it comes to comics, but I've lent it out to a few people I know that are, and they rave about it as well. It's very much like a Fear And Loathing influenced cyberpunk tale of journalism in a future that, for all its random technical advances, is still populated by people and therefore still plagued by the same kinds of problems we face today.
Graphic SF Reader.......2007-09-03
A couple of people are Lusting for his Life. There is a dog with no balls, his ex-wife, a dog of a different sort who is just a head, and his editor, The Whorehopper, still wants work.
Spider has gained notoriety for doing some good in the whole people who want to be aliens thing, and this helps him here.
He also manages to throw in a couple of good rants.
The Adventures of Outlaw Journalism Continue.......2006-05-24
Fresh off the introductory story found in Transmetropolitan Vol. 1, Ellis settles down in this second collection and really finds his stride. The distinctive art style Darick Robertson brings to the table continues to evolve as well, and throughout a wide range of moods and topics, both the writing and the art keep a remarkably steady grip on the situation.
That's some challenge, considering the manic insanity Spider Jerusalem represents, wandering through a post-post-postmodern Gomorrah like The City. In this volume you'll find Spider confronting the evils of Editors, Popularity, Assisants, Television, Ex-Wives and Religion, all in his ususal, shoot-first-and-ask-questions-of-the-survivors style.
Particularly noteworthy in this collection is the introduction of the Filthy Assistant Channon Yarrow, the incumbent President known as The Beast, and a touching story about people who literally outlive their place in the world, and what happens afterward.
If by the time you've finished this book, you're not after the rest of the series, then there's truly no hope for your tiny mammalian brain.
i love transmetropolitan.......2006-02-08
while the first book of the series introduced us to spider jerusalem, this one shows how much @ss he actually kicks. i have yet to read the other nine books following this one, but im definately going to end up getting them all. if they would ever make a movie about this series, then they better use an indy cinema. this is too good for hollywood. i hope they dont though. get this one second. of course you should read them in order! thats why the volumes have numbers!
for those who need someone to be angry for them.......2005-07-29
Transmetropolitan centers around a columnist who acts, even while he seems sober, like Hunter S. Thompson on a bender. With a the insanity that statement alone would put in your mind the futuristic world he inhabits is almost as insane. Always entertaining and at times, for some out there, offensive know this: even though this self rightous journalist is without much regard for those around him he will hunt the really bad people in soceity with his trusty bowel disruptor.
Book Description
LUST FOR LIFE is a fictionalized biography of the Dutch painter, Vincent Van Gogh and is based primarily on Van Gogh's three volumes of letters to his brother, Theo. Van Gogh was a violent, clumsy and passionate man who was driven to the extremity of exhaustion by his fervor to get life -- the essence of it -- into paint. Irving Stone treats the artist with great compassion and gives us a portrait that is sympathetic but fair.
Customer Reviews:
A Wonderful Introduction to Art.......2007-10-06
I loved this book. For someone like me, with just a passing knowledge of art and art history, it was pretty amazing to learn about Van Gogh's development as an artist and the Impressionist art movement. In addition, I think that its two major themes of expression and immortality are going to have a lasting effect on me.
By expression, I mean that Van Gogh put all his time and energy into expressing himself in a way that he felt was making the best use of his skills. For him, his calling was a new form of art, and he stuck with it despite receiving no recognition or profit for his work during his lifetime. By immortality, I mean that although Van Gogh was not successful in his lifetime, his work lives on and is hung in the most important museums in the world.
Highly recommended.
A Man Amongst Men.......2007-06-29
This is a beautiful novel about a beautiful human being. If you love Van Gogh's paintings (he is my personal favorite of all painters) then by all means, you need to read this wonderful book. In his prose, Stone is able to paint a vivid, vibrant, illuminating portrait of an amazing artist. I was truly blown away and completely consumed from the first chapter on. I actually read this fine story after visiting the Musee d'Orsay (Museum Orsay) in Paris and seeing first hand the magnificent works of this illustrious Impressionist. Of all the great many paintings presented at the Louvre and d'Orsay, it was the Van Gogh's that captivated me more than all the others (which is saying a lot, because the whole place is captivating!). I couldn't believe some of his self-portraits. What really fascinated me the most was the despondency in those steel blue eyes of his. This is what led me to read this story. I wanted to know where all that pain and suffering came from. Irving Stone answered all of my questions and then some. He is a brilliant and insightful writer and I will be looking forward to reading his novel "The Agony and the Ecstasy" which is based on the life of another favorite artist of mine - Michelangelo.
Anyone who is struggling to become an artist needs to read this! Talk about sacrifice and desire and heart and passion... this man Van Gogh was a true original. A man like no other before or since.
"...for by sadness the countenance of the heart is made better."
I can't recommend this one enough.
Living for Lust.......2006-11-07
I should have read this biography sooner. I used to be in love with his paintings, and even fantasized that IF I were to travel back in time, I would've married him -- all this BEFORE I read this book. After I read it I found out that there was one such infatuated woman (Margot), and also a tragic unrequited love story that led him to religion and then to painting. Anyone who is creative will sympathize with the extent to which pain can be transformed into the strength to create. The creative path is not always materially rewarding, and even if it is all an artist has, it will continuously change others' lives. I absorbed every word of this book and was hooked until the very end. Poverty and disinterest is ephemeral... belief in oneself is revolutionary.
An excellent book.......2006-02-26
An excellent book, amazing story, and very well-written. This book will take you through Van Gogh's life, inform you about this amazing but troubled artist, and leave you with your mouth open. Recommended for all ages and types of people. The only tough thing about the book is that it is sort of a slow journey... you might find yourself wandering a bit in the early chapters, but it is immensely satisfying if you can forge through them and take an amazing ride through this guy's life (don't skip any chapters).
Excellent.......2006-01-17
I just loved it !!! It makes knowing about Van Gogh's life even more interesting, after reading it one can appreciate his art even more- if that's possible !!
Book Description
Overcoming lust is a process that requires diligent focus and accountability from othersâ and this in-depth guide helps establish both. It’s designed for a variety of settings, from one-on-one accountability partnerships to Sunday school classes. Not Even a Hint made the statement that lust is a human problem and that Jesus can free anyone from its power. Going further, this gender-specific study guide features study questions and discussion starters that directly address the unique temptations women face. This resource is a must-have for women challenged to defeat lust and celebrate purity in their own lives.
Head: Lust is not just a guy problem
Based on the bestselling message, Not Even a Hint, Joshua and Shannon Harris offer a companion study guide specifically designed to address the issues women face. For use in a personal or group setting, this in-depth guide is a tool to help you apply the principles found in Not Even A Hint as you go further on your journey to holiness.
Each of the ten small-group sessions includes : Easy Review: A quick chapter summary makes review simple. Discussion Questions: Questions that serve as ice breakers, and then lead to deeper discussion and personal application. Accountability Follow-Up: Questions to help check each other’s progress in a truthful and caring setting. Meditate and Memorize: Key Scriptures that will help women gain victory over lust. Custom-Tailored Action Plan: Women will be led in a step-by-step formulation of an Action Plan, uniquely tailored to combat their specific battles.
Story Behind the Book
After Josh gave a message on lust entitled "Lust: Destroy It or Be Destroyed" (which was originally prepared for an all-male audience), he was surprised by the widespread request from women to be allowed to listen to a tape of the message. They heard the guys talking about the message and wanted it for themselves. And not because they wanted to "understand men," but because they too struggled with lust. "Ladies deal with this, too," they told him. "We often feel like something is wrong with us and so we never bring it out in the open, which only makes it worse."
So after much prayer and counsel, he decided to make his book for both sexes. Though Not Even a Hint is written for men and women, he strongly believe’s that the topic of lust is not appropriate for men and women to discuss. Women should find other women they can work together with to fight the sin of lust, which is why we’ve created separate study guides for men and women to take you further on the journey to holiness.
Book Description
As we face perilous times just as the Bible predicted we would. This book will help all those who believe in the end of time.
Customer Reviews:
A Profound Wake-Up Call for the Church!!!.......2005-07-26
Steve Gallagher lovingly takes off his gloves in this book, and he's paid the price to do it. Based on the book of Revelation, he explores the churches in the early part of the Book of Revelation and compares them to our modern time. Other authors have made efforts to do the same, but Steve speaks from a different venue.
You shouldn't be put off by the title of the book - Breaking Free from the Lusts of this World - because he doesn't just speak of lust from a sexual addiction perspective. He examines, in light of Scripture the many lusts - the eyes, the heart, the mind, the culture, and anything which might usurp God's authority in our lives.
This book still has me under conviction, and if it's put in enough hands of "true" Christians, I believe we will see a genuine change come to the Church of Jesus Christ. The real measure, however, is Steve's belief that those who call themselves Christian are heading towards a "trying time," and only those who are ready for the return of the Lord and are living their lives in obedience to His Spirit will be spared.
Highly recommended to read over and over again!!!
Book Description
For too many believers, God’s wonderful gift of sex has become a source of spiritual slavery rather than a liberating blessing. Neil Anderson points to the way out of confusion and shame by
- exposing the guilt, anger, and fear involved in sexual struggles
- showing how believing the truth breaks the lies of sexual–emotional bondage
- giving practical steps to overcome spiritual entrapment with God’s Word
As Christians grasp what the Scriptures say about who they really are—God’s beloved children, new creations in His Son—they will again be able to enjoy and be protected by their Father’s marvelous design for their emotions and bodies.
Some material drawn from A Way of Escape.
Customer Reviews:
Seeking sexual purity.......2005-08-10
This book was helpful to me in that it taught the theory and helped me to understand why I was being tempted. This included spiritual attacks but also my own history and needs. It did help me find freedom from some specific temptations. However, it is best with another book that teaches the practical side and skills we need to develop. God does not do all the work :)
Book Description
Get Untied from Your Past
Sex is like glue. Super human glue. Inside marriage, God designed it to be a bond that is powerful and unifying. Outside of marriage, the bonds of sex can be devastating. Long after the lover is gone, the bond we’ve created stays with us, negatively impacting our lives and future relationships. Now, through an impressive combination of Scripture and scientific research, Barbara Wilson shows how God designed us to be uniquely bonded through sex. But even more so, she concentrates on the tangible hope that is yours. This book will equip you not only to break those bonds, but to embrace a new, abandoned, wise, and thankful heart.
You’ve had sex.
But now sex has you.
It’s a past that haunts the present. Sabotaged relationships, low self-esteem, sexual dysfunction, an empty spiritual life. Sex will bind you up and tie you down. Why? It’s just sex.
But âjust sexâ means your body, soul, mind, and spirit have become one with another. Released from a past of her own, Barbara Wilson now combines scientific research with Scripture to offer striking new insights about what sexual bonding is, why it is harmful, and how to move freely into your future. Complete with a study guide for group or personal use, The Invisible Bond is your hands-on tool for changing not your pastâ¦but your life.
âBarb’s honesty and vulnerability will inspire you to let God do in your life what He has done in hers, mine, and millions of other lives. He has set us free from self-defeating guilt and shame, helped us embrace our sexuality rather than fear it, and taught us how to enjoy genuinely healthy, intimate relationships. If that sounds appealing to you, then you hold the right book in your hands.â
Shannon Ethridge
Bestselling author of the Every Woman’s Battle series
Story Behind the Book
As abstinence director and educator for a Sacramento pregnancy center, Barbara Wilson talks to wounded and bleeding hearts every day. They’ve lost the war on sexual purity and the daily consequences are their reality. All they want is hopeâhope that they can be free from the pain and shame that their past drags into their present and future. This book reveals the negative impact of sexual bonding and offers steps to freedom from past sexual and emotional bonds. But even more, it offers new direction for the free heart, and how to embrace an abandoned, overflowing life!
Customer Reviews:
Freedom, Forgiveness, and Healing.......2007-08-14
This book is the best book I have read about past sexual relationships and how to break the bonds that seem to never let go. Barb's story is truthful, honest, and, at times, painful. The book shows all of us how God can take a broken and wounded woman and turn her into a messenger of God. If you have ever had thoughts or images from past relationships with people or photographic/video images that you cannot seem to release, please buy this book. It will help you get rid of the images and the shame associated with them -- forever! Your freedom is right around the corner...
Real answers for how to heal from your sexual past.......2007-07-22
This book has real answers for the past that haunts you. It touches on how the past intrudes on the present to hurt every relationship and how the lies of the sexual revolution have contributed to the pain of today. Angry? Guilty? Want help? This book is for you.
Awesome Resource.......2007-06-09
This book gives a more comprehensive approach to dealing with your sexual past. It doesn't just give counseling information, but it also gives spiritual issues that need to be addressed (such as breaking soul ties) as well as relational information that can be used to walk out of the shame and heartbreak the past can many times shroud our lives with.
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Book Description
Celebrate Purity
Overcoming lust is a process that requires diligent focus and accountability from others, and these in-depth guides help establish both. They’re designed for a variety of settings, from one-on-one accountability partnerships to Sunday school classes. Sex Is Not the Problem (Lust Is) made the statement that lust is a human problem (not just a guy problem) and that Jesus can free anyone from its power. Going further, these gender-specific study guides feature questions and discussion starters that directly address the temptations unique to men and women. These resources are a must-have for anyone challenged to defeat lust and celebrate purity in their lives.
Experience Victory Along the Journey to Holiness
Based on his bestselling message in Sex Is Not the Problem (Lust Is), Joshua Harris offers a companion study guide specifically designed to address the issues men face. Versatile in nature, this study guide can be used in one-on-one accountability or in a church group setting.
â Joshua Harris has done it again. Sex Is Not the Problem (Lust Is) contains the undiluted biblical truth on a vital topic, served up with honesty and humility.â
âC. J. Mahaney
Author of The Cross Centered Life
Sidebar:
Each of the ten small-group sessions includes: Easy Review: A quick chapter summary makes review simple. Discussion Questions: Questions that serve as icebreakers, and then lead to deeper discussion and personal application. Accountability Follow-Up: Questions to help check each other’s progress in a truthful and caring setting. Meditate and Memorize: Key Scriptures that will help men gain victory over lust. Custom-Tailored Action Plan: Men will be led in a step-by-step formulation of an Action Plan, uniquely tailored to combat their specific battles.
Story Behind the Book
âI was preparing a message on lust when I realized that the book I wanted to consult hadn’t been written. That book would make it clear that only Jesus Christ can free us from the hopeless treadmill of shame and guilt that so many well-intentioned people end up on. It would instill a love for holiness and a hatred for sin without dragging the reader’s imagination through the gutter. And it would be for both men and women, because I’ve learned that lust isn’t just a guy problemâit’s a human problem.â
âJoshua Harris
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