Pure Eyes: A Man's Guide to Sexual Integrity

by Craig Gross, Steven Luff, Stephen Arterburn (Foreword by)

Overview

When it comes to sex and sexuality, men often find themselves in a losing battle against temptation. Whether it's overt pornography or simply oversexualized images of women, media can be a man's worst enemy. In this straightforward book, Craig Gross and Steven Luff help men understand and embrace the true purpose and role of sex in their lives. Whether single or married, all men must cope with sexual temptation—sometimes on a daily basis. This honest treatment of an uncomfortable issue will free men to experience forgiveness and renewal.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780801072062
Publisher:	Baker Publishing Group
Publication date:	09/01/2010
Series:	XXXChurch.com Resource
Pages:	202
Product dimensions:	5.50(w) x 8.40(h) x 0.70(d)

About the Author

Craig Gross is founder of Fireproof Ministries and XXXchurch.com. He is the author of several books, including Jesus Loves You . . . This I Know and Eyes of Integrity, and currently resides in California with his wife and two children.

Steven Luff, MDiv, MA, is a registered marriage and family theraqpist intern. Since 2008, he has led sexual addiction recovery groups affiliated with XXXchurch.com. Steven is the creator of the X3Pure 30 Days to Purity online recovery program. Currently he sees clients and he blogs for the Faith and Sex Center in Los Angeles, California. Steven lives in Santa Monica with his wife and two children.

Table of Contents

Foreword Stephen Arterburn 9

Introduction Craig Gross 13

Introduction Steven Luff 19

1 The First Step: Acceptance 27

2 Friends in Need: Confession and Accountability 47

3 So That's What's Going On! Defining the Addiction 71

4 It's Not What You Think: Defining Normal Sexuality 93

5 A Good Plan: Starving the Addiction 113

6 Go Time! Accepting the Challenge 135

7 Grab Your Shovel: Embracing Your Faith 153

8 It's Going to Be Okay: Forgiving Your Weakness 173

Appendix: Sobriety Sheets 187

Notes 193

Resources 195

Acknowledgments 199