Table of Contents
Foreword Christine Caine xiii
Introduction: Lost In Awkwardville xvii
Part I Getting Our Bearings
Chapter 1 Awkward, Lonely, and Oversexed 3
Christians and Culture as Unlikely Bedfellows
Chapter 2 Unashamed, Male and Female 19
The Biblical Nitty-Gritty on Bodies and Sexuality
Chapter 3 Brothers, Sisters, and the Family of God 35
Seeing Family through Jesus' Eyes
Chapter 4 WWJD, Relational Spheres, and Venn Diagrams 59
Where the Nuclear Family Fits Within God's Family
Part II Planning Our Route
Chapter 5 Is My Spouse My Sibling or My Soul Mate? 75
Celebrating Marriage from Different Angles
Chapter 6 Can Men and Women Be Just Friends? 97
Finding a Framework for Healthy Adult Friendships
Chapter 7 What about All the Horror Stories? 117
Practical Wisdom for Grown-Ups and Leaders
Chapter 8 Will You Drive With Me? 137
How Carpooling Can Teach Us to Date
Chapter 9 Where Do We Go from Here? 157
Sexual Stewardship as a Practice and an Invitation
Trip Overview: From Side Hugs to a Holy Kiss 177
Acknowledgments 183
Notes 187