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My Lover is Mine: Words and Images Inspired by the Ancient Love Poetry of Solomon
I breathe in the scent of your skin, breathe out the sound of your name… The beauty of God-blessed sexuality is evoked on every page of this stunning gift book. In words and images inspired by the ancient poetry of King Solomon to his bride from the Song of Songs, the mystery of romantic love is explored and celebrated. Both ancient and yet relevant, the words of Solomon and his bride bridge the centuries between in their expression of the desire between a man and a woman in this modern adaptation. Lush illustrations by up-and-coming Seattle-based artist Ramon Deslauriers illuminate the text and make this book the perfect gift for Valentine s Day, weddings and anniversaries. Although not graphic...
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First Comes Marriage: Modern Relationship Advice from the Wisdom of Arranged Marriages
When God Winks on Love: Let the Power of Coincidence Lead You to Love Seven time-tested secrets to dating the husband of your dreams — taken from the centuries-old tradition of arranged marriages Want commitment, love, and romance? Forget The Rules, and stop waiting for an idealized Prince Charming. In First Comes Marriage, Reva Seth shares the wisdom of more than three hundred women in arranged marriages…and shows how this classic tradition can teach twenty-first-century women important lessons about how to find — and keep — Mr. Right. The men you date will become the men you marry. The seven secrets in this counter intuitive guide will help you become more selective and increase your chances of finding the...
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Love, Sex And Marriage: A Biblical Guide
Using the Song of Solomon, husband and wife team, Derek and Rosemary Thomas talk about the role of sex to a successful marriage. Learn to love your spouse more deeply and...
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God’s Wisdom for Your Marriage
Make your marriage the best it can be by putting God at the center. Marriage is a beautiful blessing when husband and wife remain under God’s umbrella of wisdom and guidance. He holds answers to every challenge, healing for every hurt, provision for every need, and is the source for every joy. God’s Wisdom® for Your Marriage has been created to emphasize togetherness-not just with each other, but with Him-in all aspects of your relationship. Topics such as God’s Plan, God’s Guidance, God’s Provision, and more, highlight the importance of caring and sharing together as an absolute way of life so your marriage will remain steadfast for a...
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A Deepening Love Affair: The Gift of God in Later Life
This book is about being loved by God and about learning how to allow readers to receive that love. A Deepening Love Affair shows the reader that it is never too late to become aware of God’s gifts or to respond to them. It is a book that is written to enrich the spirituality of older adults who are still searching for “something more” to allow them to experience the abundance of life that Christ has promised to us. A Deepening Love Affair is an important work for older adults as well as for pastors, families, and health-care providers who seek to serve, love, and care for older adults. About Jane Marie Thibault Jane Marie Thibault, a clinical gerontologist,...
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Sexuality and Spirituality, Pursuing Integration
“This book is a response to such questions as: What is sexuality? Spirituality? How are they interrelated? What is healthy sex–and, how can we achieve it? Are there different kinds of sexuality? What are female-male similarities and differences? What is the sense and nonsense of marital and nonmarital sex, heterosexuality, homosexuality, masturbation, sexual addictions, and abstinence? “My goal is to construct a model of sexuality and spirituality that engenders more health and satisfaction. My method is phenomenological. Theological truths are not explicitly included–I am a psychologist, not a theologian. Nevertheless, theologians and religious leaders across a broad spectrum have assured me that my vision is not incongruent with theirs and that it can serve as an infrastructure for their...
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Devoted to God and Each Other
Start well. . . and finish strong. Between those “bookends” of marriage are our middle years. During these years we look back to our early married years for enthusiasm and forward to our mature years for energy to endure in faithful love. These devotions help us keep loving and living well, whether we’re newlyweds, sandwich generation, retired or preparing for marriage. About Dr. Deane L. Schuessler Dr. Deane L. Schuessler has served in Honolulu, Hawaii; Sapporo, Japan; and three suburbs of St. Paul, MN. The Schuesslers have three children and ten...
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