The marriage builder : a blueprint for couples and counselors / Lawrence J. Crabb, Jr.
Publication details: Grand Rapids, Mich. : Zondervan Pub. House, ©1982.Description: 143 pages : illustrations ; 23 cmContent type:- text
- unmediated
- volume
- 0310225809
- 9780310225805
- 0310225817
- 9780310225812
- 248.8/4 19
- BV835 .C7 1982
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BV 835 .C42 1983 Celebration of marriage / | BV 835 .C47 The Christian couple / | BV 835 .C68 1983 Marriage in the fast lane : a one-month survival manual for Christian marriages in contemporary society / | BV 835 .C7 1982 The marriage builder : a blueprint for couples and counselors / | BV 835 .D33 Why Christian marriages are breaking up / | BV 835 .D63 2005 5 essentials for lifelong intimacy / | BV 835 .E94 1977 Live happily with the woman you love / |
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Oneness: what it is and why it is important -- Spirit oneness: who meets my needs? -- Should oneness: manipulation or ministry? -- Soul oneness: "What do I do when I'm angry?" -- Body oneness: physical pleasure with personal meaning -- Building block 1: grace -- Building block 2: commitment -- Building block 3: acceptance.
Psychologist Larry Crabb cuts to the heart of the biblical view of marriage: the "one-flesh" relationship. He argues convincingly that the deepest needs of human personality -- security and significance -- ultimately cannot be satisfied by a marriage partner. We need to turn to the Lord, rather than our spouse, to satisfy our needs. This frees both partners for "soul oneness," a commitment to minister to our spouse's needs rather than manipulating them to meet our own needs. With "soul oneness" comes renewed "body oneness," where couples enjoy sexual pleasure as an expression and outgrowth of a personal relationship.
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