And the Bride Wore White Companion Guide Seven Secrets to Sexual Purity

by Gresh, Dannah K.

• ISBN13: 9780802412898
• ISBN10: 0802412890
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2015-01-01
• Publisher: Moody Publishers

Summary

Abstinence isn’t about not having sex—it’s about waiting to have it right.

The pressure to conform to the sexual norms of our culture and to forgo God’s plan for purity—His best for you—can be overwhelming. Whether you’re committed to abstinence, just hanging in there, or you’ve already gone too far, you’re not alone.

This journal, a companion guide to be used as you read the bestselling And the Bride Wore White, provides fun and thought-provoking activities that will help you learn how to:

• Embrace God’s grace to live a life of purity
• Commit to keep God first and stay off the boy-crazy train
• Determine to save sex for marriage
• Begin the process of healing if sexual sin has broken your heart

So what do you really think about sex? And, more importantly, what does God think? Use this companion guide in your own study, with a small group, or even in a lively overnight retreat. Videos and a leader’s guide are available online.

Author Biography

DANNAH GRESH is a bestselling author and co-founder of Pure Freedom. Dannah's books include And the Bride Wore White , What Are You Waiting For: The One Thing No One Ever Tells You About Sex, and Lies Young Women Believe (co-authored with Nancy Leigh DeMoss), in addition to the Secret Keeper series. She is also a frequent guest for national radio, TV and print mediums. Dannah lives in State College, Pennsylvania, with her husband, Bob, and their three children.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1:  And The Bride Wore White:  Deciding to Live a Lifestyle of Purity
Chapter 2:  Satan's Big Fat Sex Lies:  Learning to Recognize the Truth
Chapter 3:  Satan's Biggest, Fattest Lie:  Resisting the Lure to Sin
Chapter 4:  Satan's Second Big Fat Sex Lie:  Hiding Behind the Fig Leaves
Chapter 5:  Breakin' Up Is Hard To Do:  Breaking Off Sinful Relationships in Three Steps
Chapter 6:  Secret #1:  Purity is a Process  Defining Innocence and Purity
Chapter 7:  Secret #2:  Purity Dreams of its Future  Envisioning a Godly Husband
Chapter 8:  Secret #3: Purity is Governed by its Value  Part A:  Discovering Your Value in God's Eyes
Chapter 9:  Secret #3: Purity is Governed by its Value  Part B:  Demonstrating Your Value in the Eyes of Others
Chapter 10:  Secret #4:  Purity Speaks Boldly  Preparing Your Tongue for Dates
Chapter 11:  Secret #5:  Purity Loves its Creator at Any Cost  Pursuing a Love Relationship with Jesus
Chapter 12:  Secret #6:  Purity Embraces Wise Guidance  Inviting Your Parents into Your Love Life
Chapter 13:  The Truth About Sex:  It's Out of This World  Understanding the Heavenly Purpose of Sex
Chapter 14:  The Truth About Sex:  Getting down to Earth  Preparing to Enjoy the Earthly Gift of Sex
Chapter 15:  Not You Again, Satan!  Facing the Consequences to Find Healing
Chapter 16:  Secret #7:  Purity Watches Burning Flames  Finding M.O.R.E. to Help You