Want a NOOK? Explore Now
If you want the kind of passionate relationship for which God made you, Sexy Christians is the place to start.
"A wonderful book on what this great mystery of sex and the Christian faith have to do with each other."―Dr. John Townsend, speaker; bestselling author, Boundaries
"Ted and Diane Roberts take the cobwebs out of outdated ideas and debunk contemporary confusion that intrudes upon God's wonderful gift of our sexuality." --Jack W. Hayford, chancellor, The King's College and Seminary; founding pastor, The Church On The Way
"I love this book! It can help any couple see one another better and become more intimate, connected, and happy."―Douglas Weiss, PhD, president, American Association for Sex Addiction Therapy; author, Intimacy: A 100 Day Guide to Lasting Relationships
Dr. Ted Roberts is president and cofounder of Pure Desire Ministries International. He is a certified Sex Addiction Therapist and the author of several books, including Pure Desire. Ted is a sought-after speaker who, with his wife Diane, travels across the globe to lead Sexy Christians Conferences.
Diane Roberts is cofounder of Pure Desire Ministries International. She is the author of several books, including Betrayed Heart, and contributing author of Pure Desire. Diane's humor, insights, and experience combine to make her a popular speaker and dynamic coleader of Sexy Christians Conferences.
Foreword Dr. Patrick Carnes 7
Introduction: Good Morning America! 11
Part 1 The Purpose
1 Sexy Christians: An Oxymoron? 17
Can Christians Really Be Sexy?
2 The Magic of the Moment 31
How Do I Know I Married the Right Person?
3 Strangers and Aliens 45
Why Are the Two of Us So Different?
4 Code Talkers 59
How Can I Speak My Mate's Language?
Part 2 The Power
5 Hidden Enemy 75
Why Does My Mate Make Me So Angry?
6 Catch and Release 87
What about All the People Who Have Wronged Me?
7 Getting Up Off the Floor 107
How Does My Inner Pain Affect Intimacy?
8 Clipped Wings 125
Why Won't My Relationship Work?
Part 3 The Passion
9 One Hot Couple 145
What's the Secret to Great Sex?
10 One Cold Bed 161
How Does Real Intimacy Work?
11 Fire-Starters 179
How Can I Kindle the Flame of Passion?
12 The Fiery Mountain of Intimacy 197
How Much Will True Intimacy Cost?
Part 4: Biblical Intimacy
13 The Wonder of It All 217
What's So Great about This Intimacy Stuff Anyway?
Appendix 1 Sexy Christians: Woman to Woman 235
Appendix 2 Sexy Christians: Man to Man 247
Acknowledgments 257
Notes 259
Sexy Christians: Tell Me More! 265
Overview