The Passion Principles
Celebrating Sexual Freedom in Marriage
- Marriage, Family & Relationships
- Publisher: W Publishing Group (Thomas Nelson)
- Published: 2014
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Publisher's Description
Move beyond the mechanics of sex to a rich and rewarding connection! God’s desire is for couples to enjoy vibrant sexual relationships without inhibition, awkwardness, fear, resentment, guilt, or shame. With honesty and frankness, life coach and best-selling author Shannon Ethridge opens the minds of both husbands and wives to embrace a lifestyle of passion and pleasure. Divided into four sections, The Passion Principles helps couples celebrate the spiritual, mental, emotional, and physical dimensions of sexuality. Questions include: What was God thinking when He created sex? Why do humans think about sex so much? Will there be sex in heaven? How did we get such different ideas about sex and love? How can I get past his or her sexual past? How can I help my spouse heal from the sexual abuses he or she suffered? What if my heart is telling me I married the wrong person? How can we balance mismatched sex drives? Some chapters end with questions for personal contemplation or for couples to use as conversation starters, and other chapters end with prayers that foster a deeper spiritual and emotional connection, making this book a perfect guide to a more passionate love life.
Endorsements (8)
“When the passion dies, the marriage often follows. So many will never divorce and remain miserably married. The Passion Principles is a great guide to restore the passion or to build on whatever is there. The end result for those who follow the passion principles is a full and rich marriage that starts in that sacred place known as the bedroom.”
“This is a book I will recommend to every newlywed couple with whom I work. Shannon beautifully addresses the most difficult questions about sex in a very practical and easy-to-read way. But she goes further, by continuously pointing back to its very design. This book will free you to realize how honoring God and having great sex go hand-in-hand.”
“Shannon has provided powerful, practical tools for couples to experience a healthy sexual balance, to feel safe and sexy in the privacy of their own bedrooms. What a great gift to couples for creating many moments of passion and pleasure as God intended.”
“Wow! From the very basic basics to the cherry-on-top extras, Shannon Ethridge talks sex. This bold, honest, and frank book will empower many, who take the time to read and apply, to discover the sacred fun and freedom God has created for marriages.”
“What I love about Shannon Ethridge is that she gives you the truth, based on knowledge, full of wisdom, and spoken in love. She says what everyone else is hesitant to say but needs to hear. Her passion for her topic can fire up your passion for your spouse and for Christ!”
“Finally! It was like a breath of fresh air reading Shannon’s latest book, The Passion Principles: Celebrating Sexual Freedom in Marriage. Not only did she hit all of the hot and vital topics, but she also dove deep into Scripture and God’s amazing plan for healthy sexuality. There is great freedom as well as blessings for sex in marriage, and sadly many of us have a skewed view. Thank you, Shannon, for writing a book that is full of grace, freedom, and encouragement that lines up perfectly with God’s plan!”
“As I paid for my movie ticket, I was given a pair of glasses guaranteed to transform the animated feature from 2-D to 3-D. Shannon Ethridge has given us more. She has provided us with information capable of transforming the knowledge of human sexuality into 4-dimensions . . . the spiritual, mental, emotional, and physical. The Passion Principles is capable of increasing not only your knowledge but also the joy and pleasure you experience in your marriage.”
“While the church remains mostly silent about healthy sexuality, The Passion Principles is a burst of oxygen for those suffocating in the void of information. It is a treasure chest of truth awaiting those who long for intimate connection and sexual fulfillment. Compassionate, open, practical, and brilliantly insightful—thank you Shannon!”
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