Speaking on behalf of my wife and myself, the teachings in this book have changed our marriage. Tried and true, these lessons simply make sense. Just opening the book has afforded us the tools to work through issues with which we have struggled for years. Not a single subject is tiptoed around or left to the darkness. With the authors' wisdom and courage to speak boldly from their own experiences, the truth they have passed on is actively setting us free to honor God with every aspect of our relationship. Apart from the Song of Solomon, we have not found any other source that so accurately depicts the gift that God originally designed for marriages.
A must read for every married or about to be married couple
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 18 years ago
The authors offer REAL help to those whose cry for information from godly sources often goes unanswered. Their message of sexual freedom in marriage is not taught by the church - oh, church leaders might agree with the message, but they're not likely going to be providing these teachings without being pressed to the wall, and most people aren't willing to push that hard for answers to questions regarding such a private subject. But the Hills come to the rescue of couples who have questions and don't know where to turn for REAL answers. Often condemned by church teachings, couples let the passion drain out of their marriage and settle for ho-hum sex. This book is a great read - or listen to the CD version. This message should be preached from the pulpit (with appropriate age restrictions or holding special adult only services) to bring a godly freedom and refreshing to Christian marriages.
Amazing Book!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 18 years ago
First of all, you can buy this book a lot cheaper at their new site sexinmarriageisamazing. Thank you Hills for having the courage to tackle this taboo topic in such a godly way. I find it sad that the church too often ignores this hugely important aspect of the marriage covenant. However, we'd be kidding ourselves to think that every married couple out there has not struggled in some way in their sex life. This book presents sex the way God intended it to be: in a monogamous, heterosexual, covenant marriage with all the bells and whistles and no holds barred. I appreciate that the Hills stress purity before marriage as well as dealing with issues such as the prevalence of pornography in our society and the damage it can do to a marriage. I recommend this book to every married couple out there and those who are about to enter into a marriage relationship. You will be blessed many times over.
Excellent book for every married or engaged couple
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 18 years ago
I'm blown away by the positive impact this book has had on my marriage. Experts agree that the top issues leading to divorce are money and sex, but so few marriage counselors even address physical intimacy as a foundation of a healthy martial relationship. This book lays the groundwork for couples to understand the significance of sexuality in the marriage covenant and experience sexual involvement and fulfillment as God intended it. The writers approach what society has deemed a taboo subject with refreshing openness and candor. I wish I could buy this book for every couple I know.
Sex In Marriage is Not OK
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 18 years ago
If Christian book stores had sexuality sections this book would be the leader of the pack. The fact that Christian bookstores do NOT have sexuality sections tells us tons about the gap the Hills are attempting to fill. The church seems to have co-opted the sex-phobia of our contemporary culture, framing sexual desire as pathology. Sexual Liberation: The Scandal of Christendom (Psychology, Religion, and Spirituality). Sex in the Bible: A New Consideration (Psychology, Religion, and Spirituality). Passionate Marriage: Keeping Love and Intimacy Alive in Committed Relationships The Hills dare to look the church straight in the eye and say "Enough of this! Sex is good! Sex is God's gift to married couples! Here's how to enjoy it!" We need more books like this one.
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