Religiøse aspekter ved seksualitet, køn og parforhold

The primary focus of The Covenant Relationship is to convey the sacredness of marriage in how it relates to the relationship between Christ and the Church; and husband and wife. It strongly relays the message of taking notice of the sanctity of marriage before saying "I do". The Covenant Relationship also captures a contrast of what God requires versus what people choose to settle for within their marriage and relationships. The Author shares her confession of how she took the sacred vows of her marriage for granted. She openly admits this as a fault; leading to a compelling need for deliverance; forgiveness; and healing. Through revelation and a deeper relationship with God, she has come to learn how sacred the covenant agreement is between man and God; and husband and wife.The Author also encourages others to learn how profound a union can be when we adhere to the provision of love as God has so ordained it to be. The covenant is between both husband and wife; but more significantly, it is with God. Much of the info being presented is from a biblical viewpoint; and the included scriptures are an added benefit for study.For those who are planning to marry, The Covenant Relationship will help prepare you mentally for your sacred union. For those who are already married, there's encouragement to continue to protect your sacred union at all costs. If you are currently single, you will be encouraged to prepare, while in your alone time with God, for that special person that is in route to you. No matter where your relationship status is currently, there is something for everyone in this powerful message of The Covenant Relationship.

Counselor Camille Cates points women who may be facing hurt, confusion, and unanswered questions after an abortion to finding grace and mercy in God's love.

Today many are marrying people based off how they feel but not necessarily off how God feels. We tend to choose a spouse that we think looks the part, but it does not mean they fit the purpose. For better or for worse, for richer or poorer, in sickness and in health, until death do us part are some of the vows, we say but we forget to include in those promises a marriage filled with purpose For centuries, vows such as these have been spoken and promised as two people come together to form an unbreakable bond under the watchful eyes of God. Unfortunately, as the years have passed, these promises and bonds have been broken due to matters such as miscommunication, disagreements, or even fear of not knowing how to resolve a conflict. No couple is exempt from divorce, not even Christian couples. There must be a remedy to help begin a resolution to this unfortunate truth and author Shannon Sloan Johnson believes in a remedy that could help. Reaching out to those who wish to be married or for those who already are, Marrying My Purpose is a guide to give insightful pointers and reassurances to help couples strengthen and refresh the bonds that they have with their spouses. For some reason we think that the two words Marriage and purpose should be separated but on the contrary, they should be placed in the same category. Although we can choose to have one without the other, God wants us to see how these two subjects can come together as one. As you began to journey through Gods perspective on the ways of love, He will start to reveal to you the mysteries that surround His plan for your love life. Sloan Johnson examines how having a personal and intimate relationship with God goes hand in hand with having a similar relationship with a spouse by using stories and teachings from the Bible as well as real-world references. Ever since Adam and Eve, God has created each of His children with a purpose for them to complete and a partner to find and commit to because He only wants good things for us. When we pursue our purpose and then commit ourselves to another who is also pursuing their own purpose, God sees that as good. From seeking out one's purpose to merging that purpose with another is to fulfilling the promises of vows and more, couples are sure to develop new ways to strengthen the bonds they share with their spouses and with God to form a long and unified marriage that will last a lifetime.

"Speaker and bestselling author Madison Prewett Troutt shows you how embracing God's love allows you to truly love yourself and cultivate deep, meaningful relationships"--

How do we know if how we are acting and what we are basing our responses on are actually biblical? We cannot be sure of what we truly believe without every woman's theology.

Mary is a self-professed work in progress, not perfection. She is learning to love God and others more each day and enjoy the adventure of living on purpose. She is a member of Saddleback Church in Southern California and enjoys reading, fixing a jigsaw puzzle and spending time with her friends and family, especially her girls and granddaughter.

It started with Eve-countless tellings that perpetuated shame instead of celebrating a woman's desire, wisdom, and choice. In Rewriting Eve, Ronna Detrick boldly reimagines, redeems, even rewrites Eve's story and nine more-removing doctrine and dogma, inviting us to hear their powerful voices, and calling women of today to claim the sacred lineage that has always been ours.

The gospel was never intended to restrain women from pursuing god or to prevent them from fulfilling their divine destiny. In his revised and updated book, which includes testimonials, Lee grady boldly proclaims the truth of the gospel: that men and women are appointed by god and empowered by Him. In 10 Lies the Church Tells Women, readers will discover: Why Jesus went out of His way to minister to and disciple women. Why so many Christian women suffer abusive marriages, and why many pastors don't do anything about the problem. How "the Proverbs 31 woman" has been misinterpreted to deny women opportunities in the workplace.

How can we hold onto assurance of our faith? How can we discern the truth from a lie? How can we know God loves us? In three short letters, the apostle John reminds an early church facing division, deception, and doubt to hold fast to what they know and to live like they believe it. And he reminds us, as well. In this 10-session Bible study on the letters of 1, 2, and 3, John, Jen Wilkin helps you see how two thousand years later, his words call to Christians in similar challenges to recall a great salvation and to abide in the truth. Features: Leader helps for group discussion Personal study to be completed between the 10 group sessions Teaching videos, approximately 35-45 minutes, via redemption code printed in the Bible study book Benefits: Study 1, 2, and 3 John verse by verse. Find encouragement in the truth that God loves you. Learn to discern the truth of God from a lie. Be challenged to remain steadfast in your faith. Video Sessions: Week One: Introduction You've Got Mail (46:06)--In this introduction to the study, Jen gives background information for John and the original recipients of his letter. She also highlights some of the main themes that will come up time and again in the letters of 1, 2, and 3 John--the call to walk in righteousness, show love to each other, and guard the truth revealed in God's Word. Week Two: A Credible Witness (45:50)--Jen's teaching on 1 John 1:1-2:2 walks us through how John establishes himself as a credible witness to Jesus and gives us practical ways we can be the same for others, as people who know Him. We are challenged to be women who are lights in the darkness, who live in a way that promotes the growth of righteousness in others, and to advocate or intercede on behalf of others. Week Three: The Tests of Righteousness and Love (44:06)--As Jen walks through 1 John 2:3-17, she explains John's first two "tests" that help bring assurance to the sincerity of one's faith--the tests of righteousness and love. She helps us understand what it means to walk as Jesus walked and to love as Jesus loved. Week Four: The Test of Truth, The Call to Abide (37:55)--For week four, Jen covers 1 John 2:18-29, which includes John's third "test" for assessing one's faith, the test of truth, which we do by holding everything we are taught by others up against the teachings of God's Word. This portion of John's letter also introduces the call to abide in Christ, to make your home in Him. Week Five: Practice Righteousness, Pursue Love, Possess Assurance (47:53)--With this week's teaching of 1 John 2:29-3:24, Jen examines what it means to be a part of God's family, to be "called children of God." In response to John's teaching, Jen challenges us to make confession a regular practice, love others actively, and rest assured in our identity as children of God. Week Six: Truth and Error; God Is Love (46:02)--In this video, Jen walks viewers verse-by-verse through 1 John 4, which includes John's encouragement to test what you hear others teach against the truths revealed in God's Word. Jen goes on to explain what it means that God is love and that He challenges us to love because He first loved us. Week Seven: Overcoming the World (34:32)--The final chapter of 1 John begins with John revisiting the themes that have been central to his letter--the tests of righteousness, love, and truth. Jen walks through 1 John 5:1-12, highlighting John's challenge to believe the testimony that God establishes about Himself, and to show that you love God by obeying His commandments. Week Eight: That You May Know (40:30)--Jen brings her teaching of 1 John to a close with the remaining nine verses of John's letter, which wrap up with a strong emphasis on knowing that you have eternal life and the encouragement to pray according to the will of God. John wants his readers to believe with confidence that they are secure in Christ and that God hears their prayers. Week Nine: Walk in Truth and Love (49:04)--Jen transitions her teaching to the letter of 2 John, a letter with similar themes to 1 John but originally written for a narrower audience, an individual church. Jen unpacks how this "memo" from John continues his encouragement to walk with God in truth and love, and what it teaches readers today about dealing with conflict and difficulty in the body of Christ. Week Ten: Imitate Good (44:47)--In this final week, Jen walks through the epistle of 3 John, a letter John wrote to an individual named Gaius. Jen addresses how this letter is similar to 1 and 2 John in language and themes, and looks for new themes it introduces. This letter reminds us that the problems of the early church are our problems, and the assurances of the early church are ours as well. Jesus abides in you. Abide in Him. ​

"There is a war on masculinity, and everywhere we look-on every front we hold sacred-we can see the painful reminders of this collapsing order. The chaos and crisis we are experiencing today should be a signal for men everywhere to rise up; to fight to preserve our way of life by once again walking the ancient paths. But this isn't a journey that need be taken alone. This is a call to all men to be what they truly are. Both dangerous and good. Lovers and fighters. Lions and lambs. Both philosophical and practical, this guide dispenses essential advice on how to be a whole man, from tyranny-proofing your home to wooing the right woman. Through anecdotes of his time in the military, interviews with other men, and practicums at the end of each chapter, Lovell teaches the virtue of balance-navigating the tension between violent warrior and romantic poet-and guides men through each mental and physical change they must make to embody the ancient spirit of a real man."--

Navigate difficult conversations together, communicate with kindness and respect, and establish a deeper connection through weekly scripture, prayers, and faith-based exercises.Even the healthiest of relationships can be thrown off-balance when there are difficulties in communication and trust. Pray More, Fight Less by Karin Earle, LMFT, brings together scripture and therapeutic practices to help couples find spiritual and practical support while recentering their marriages on God. With weekly devotionals and faith-based therapy exercises, you and your partner will learn techniques for effective communication while strengthening your commitment to your marriage.  Pray More, Fight Less features:  • REAL GUIDANCE FOR REAL PROBLEMS:Fighting in a relationship is unavoidable. Relatable examples and real-life anecdotes help reframe conflict in your relationship and help you and your spouse reroute unhealthy patterns of thinking, fight less, and recenter your marriage on God during difficult seasons. • 52 WEEKS OF PRAYERS AND DEVOTIONS:   Setting aside time weekly will help you grow in faith together as a couple. Through powerful scripture, you’ll receive guidance on maintaining a God-centered marriage, especially when communication and trust break down. Each devotion offers a prayer for God’s strength, wisdom, and healing.  • PRACTICAL COMMUNICATION EXERCISES:  Communicate your needs while affirming your partner and understanding that we are all made precious by God, using helpful scripts and skill-building activities and exercises for listening effectively and building true intimacy.• LICENSED FAMILY THERAPIST:  Author and therapist Karin Earle, LMFT’s, experience and passion provide couples with empathetic advice for spiritual growth and healing.

An invaluable insight into the narrative politics and theologies of LGBTQ+ life-storytelling, a key text for those in African Humanities, Queer Studies, Religious Studies, and Refugee Studies.

"An invitation for women to discover a healthier approach to spirituality and sexuality that centers pleasure rather than shame, from body-and sex-positive preacher and author Lyvonne Briggs. "Home is not an address. Home is where you feel safe. And your body is aching to be your home."-Lyvonne Briggs. How you view your body and your sexuality is informed and strengthened by spiritual practices, but how many of us can say that religion has drawn us closer to our bodies? That's because worship spaces that are intended to be spiritual safe houses have not historically been welcoming to our bodies, forcing us to leave our flesh at the door. This ideological amputation is at best a disservice and at worst a sin. The remedy? Radical self-hospitality. In Sensual Faith, Lyvonne Briggs charts a path for us to practice spiritual wellness that aligns and harmonizes our bodies with pleasure and sexuality. By centering the rich traditions of ancient West African spirituality, Sensual Faith offers a radically inclusive model of companioning one's self. Filled with wellness rituals, journal prompts, affirmations, and practices, Sensual Faith shows us how to celebrate our bodies as our very homes. "Pleasure is your birthright," writes Briggs, so whether it's accepting your flesh, nurturing your intuition, learning the language of consent, or sumptuous self-care, let radical self-hospitality guide you to healthy sexuality"--

"Karen Pence served as the Second Lady of the United States during one of the country's most tumultuous political seasons. In this inspiring memoir, she tells how, through it all, God gave her peace and purpose"--