Crabb, Larry,  1944- <br/><br/>
The marriage builder :  a blueprint for couples and counselors / 
Lawrence J. Crabb, Jr. 
 - Grand Rapids, Mich. :  Zondervan Pub. House,  ©1982. 
 - 143 pages :  illustrations ;  23 cm 
<br/><br/>Includes bibliographical references and index. 
<br/><br/>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. 
<br/><br/> 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. 
<br/><br/><label>ISBN: </label>0310225809 9780310225805 0310225817 9780310225812 
<br/><br/><label>LCCN: </label>82016080  
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>Marriage--Religious aspects--Christianity.<br/>Marriage--Religious aspects--Christianity.
<br/><br/><label>LC Class. No.: </label>BV835  / .C7 1982 
<br/><br/><label>Dewey Class. No.: </label>248.8/4