How to strengthen your relationship with God as its foundation—with lessons from Beverly LaHaye, Julie Clinton, Joyce Penner, and other inspiring women.How do you achieve spiritual intimacy with your spouse? How does this contribute to sexual fulfillment? Can a broken marriage not only be repaired, but the relationship renewed and trust restored? What are men's and women's five love needs? What are the barriers that hinder change? Here are insights from those who ha...

Counseling for Sexual Disorders was first published as Volume Twenty-Six of Resources for Christian Counseling by Word Publishing in 1900 as the protocol for sexual therapists to use in effectively treating couples experiencing sex dysfunction or those seeking increased sexual satisfaction. The protocol was developed based on the research of Masters and Johnson, which is the application of their findings to therapeutic intervention that they had intended but did not complete. The addition ...

Clifford and Joyce Penner, clinical therapist and nurse have written a sensitive and forthright guide to understanding sexuality and how it fits into God's design for marriage. This revised and updated version features a new introduction, a section on addictions and the internet, and a timely discussion on sexually transmitted diseases and their consequences. With the latest information on sexuality and intimacy, this bestselling book is ideal whether you are newlyweds or have been married...

With reassuring enthusiasm and straightforward advice, the Penners show you how to clarify your expectations and pursue the joyous marital passion described in Scripture.Many couples put more planning into the wedding ceremony than they do for what comes after the wedding. Intelligent, deliberate preparation for a lifetime of sexual leisure is a worthy investment you won't regret. In Getting Your Sex Life Off to a Great Start, renowned sexual counselors an...

OVER 2.5 MILLION COPIES IN PRINTDiscover the secrets to new joy and sexual fulfillment in marriage that have helped millions of Christian couples maximize their intimacy.Here are the insights into your spouse's body, psychosexual makeup, and need for tender, unselfish affection that can help you discover new depths of intimacy. It's the perfect book for:Engaged couples and newlyweds who want to make lovemaking a joy from the s...

Why does communication between couples remain the number one marriage issue? Because most spouses don't know that they speak two different languages.Communication expert Dr. Emerson Eggerichs says that the problem is couples are sending each other messages in 'code,' but they won't crack that code until they see that she listens to hear the language of love and he listens to hear the language of respect.Dr. Eggerichs' best-selling book, Love and Respect...

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERRelationships are wonderful . . . until they're not.Stop the dysfunction of unhealthy relationships and learn biblical ways to set boundaries--and, when necessary, say goodbye.Is it unloving or selfish to set a boundary with family members or friends? Are Christians ever called to walk away from a relationship that's no longer safe or sustainable? #1 New York Times bestsell...

A revised and updated edition of Emily Nagoski’s game-changing New York Times bestseller Come As You Are, featuring new information and research on mindfulness, desire, and pleasure that will radically transform your sex life.For much of the 20th and 21st centuries, women’s sexuality was an uncharted territory in science, studied far less frequently—and far less seriously—than its male counterpart.That is, until Emily Nagoski’s Come As...

The Song of Solomon offers strikingly candid—and timeless—insights on romance, dating, marriage, and sex. We need it. Because emotions rise and fall with a single glance, touch, kiss, or word. And we are inundated with songs, movies, and advice that contradicts God's design for love and intimacy.Matt Chandler helps navigate these issues for both singles and marrieds by revealing the process Solomon himself followed: Attraction, Courtship, Marriage ... even Arguing. The Mingling...

Counter the lies that keep you from abundant living.Satan is the master deceiver; his lies are endless. And the lies Christian women believe are at the root of most of their struggles."Many women live under a cloud of personal guilt and condemnation," says Nancy DeMoss Wolgemuth. "Many are in bondage to their past. Others are gripped by fear of rejection and a longing for approval. Still others are emotional prisoners."In this bestseller, Lies W...

Powerful Tools for Guarding Your Body, Mind, and HeartRemaining pure while single isn’t easy in a culture that encourages a woman to use her body to gain power, respect, and personal fulfillment. The longing for emotional and physical connection can gradually and subtly lead you into compromises you never intended to make. But you can resist the pressures—or reclaim your purity—by building a strong foundation of integrity.This book, ideal for study...

Results from world-renowned relationship expert John Gottman’s famous Love Lab have proven an incredible truth: Men make or break relationships. Based on 40 years of research, The Man’s Guide to Women unlocks the mystery of how to attract, satisfy, and succeed with a woman for a lifetime. For the first time ever, there is a science-based answer to the age-old question: What do women really want in a man?Dr. Gottman, author of the New York Times bestseller The ...