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Passion Pursuit: What Kind of Love Are You Making?
A Bible study about sex for women. Now that's different!
This new study, Passion Pursuit: What Kind of Love Are You Making?, lets God's word speak about sex being holy and erotic, blessed by God, and satisfying far beyond what the world can even imagine. Picture that as a headline on the cover of Cosmopolitan!
By using scripture throughout the Bible, Passion Pursuit not only urges women to pursue passion but details how God has given them permission to do so. They soon realize their husband would rather be married to the Smokin' Hot Mama in Song of Solomon than the Proverbs 31 woman! Yes, there is fun to be had along the way but this study hits hard the areas that women have secret questions about but no one to ask, such as: what does God say is okay and not okay in the bedroom? I'm 54 years old; how can my husband still be attracted to me? Did God make a mistake when He made men and women so different?
This audaciously bold study combines the psychological expertise of Dr Juli Slattery, formerly of Focus on the Family, along with life-changing stories from trusted Bible teacher and best-selling author Linda Dillow (Calm My Anxious Heart). The groups who have already done this challenging work have seen their marriages come alive-whether they've been married four months or forty years. Juli and Linda's insights shared with audiences around the world cause a change in perspective and a desire to live out God's design for sex.
This new study, Passion Pursuit: What Kind of Love Are You Making?, lets God's word speak about sex being holy and erotic, blessed by God, and satisfying far beyond what the world can even imagine. Picture that as a headline on the cover of Cosmopolitan!
By using scripture throughout the Bible, Passion Pursuit not only urges women to pursue passion but details how God has given them permission to do so. They soon realize their husband would rather be married to the Smokin' Hot Mama in Song of Solomon than the Proverbs 31 woman! Yes, there is fun to be had along the way but this study hits hard the areas that women have secret questions about but no one to ask, such as: what does God say is okay and not okay in the bedroom? I'm 54 years old; how can my husband still be attracted to me? Did God make a mistake when He made men and women so different?
This audaciously bold study combines the psychological expertise of Dr Juli Slattery, formerly of Focus on the Family, along with life-changing stories from trusted Bible teacher and best-selling author Linda Dillow (Calm My Anxious Heart). The groups who have already done this challenging work have seen their marriages come alive-whether they've been married four months or forty years. Juli and Linda's insights shared with audiences around the world cause a change in perspective and a desire to live out God's design for sex.
192 pages, Paperback
First published July 19, 2013
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About the author
Linda Dillow
38 books162 followersLinda Dillow is no stranger to publishing and adventure. She's the author of Creative Counterpart, Calm My Anxious Heart, and The Blessings Book. Linda and her husband Jody lived in Europe and Asia for 17 years training Christian leaders in closed countries with Biblical Education by Extension, During this time, Linda traveled extensively in Romania, Russia, Hungary, Poland and Asia. She taught women and helped them launch women's ministries. This fire for encouraging and educating others continues as she speaks at women's conferences here and abroad.
Linda's newest adventure is a new ministry that she started with Dr. Juli Slattery- Authentic Intimacy. This ministry focuses on women and their intimacy with their husbands and God.
Linda and Jody Dillow have been married forty years. She is a mother of four children, as well as a grandmother.
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May 25, 2014
I recently read Dr. Juli Slattery’s book “Pulling Back The Shades” and loved it, so when the opportunity to review this Bible study came up…I jumped on it!!!
I love Bible studies and have done lots of Bible studies.
This is an amazing Bible study…absolutely one of my favorite Bible studies for women and here’s why…
#1 ITS SUPER CUTE- this is literally one of the cutest studies I’ve ever seen (I’ve seen a lot!) and for this to be such a deep topic, one that some women may be apprehensive to open up about…I think it’s important to mention this. It has a very fun look. The pages are smooth- I would compare them to the pages of a textbook and I wondered if I would like this or if my ink would smear, but it didn’t- I love it!!!
#2 ITS TOTALLY RELEVANT- whether or not you feel like you “need” this study, thus study is for you! Whether you feel like intimacy in your marriage is great and not an issue, I would still recommend you get this study. During the course of this study you will learn about and dig into so many topics….things you may not even think are relate to intimacy. It’s really eye-opening and totally relevant!
#3 ITS A FIVE-A-WEEK- I love studies that are laid out in a day-by-day study (Monday-Friday are the days I choose to do the lessons) For me, this makes it super easy to work through the lessons and feel like I’m gleaning so much throughout the week.
I’m really impressed with this study so much. I would do it again in the future and I would highly recommend it to the women in my life!
I love Bible studies and have done lots of Bible studies.
This is an amazing Bible study…absolutely one of my favorite Bible studies for women and here’s why…
#1 ITS SUPER CUTE- this is literally one of the cutest studies I’ve ever seen (I’ve seen a lot!) and for this to be such a deep topic, one that some women may be apprehensive to open up about…I think it’s important to mention this. It has a very fun look. The pages are smooth- I would compare them to the pages of a textbook and I wondered if I would like this or if my ink would smear, but it didn’t- I love it!!!
#2 ITS TOTALLY RELEVANT- whether or not you feel like you “need” this study, thus study is for you! Whether you feel like intimacy in your marriage is great and not an issue, I would still recommend you get this study. During the course of this study you will learn about and dig into so many topics….things you may not even think are relate to intimacy. It’s really eye-opening and totally relevant!
#3 ITS A FIVE-A-WEEK- I love studies that are laid out in a day-by-day study (Monday-Friday are the days I choose to do the lessons) For me, this makes it super easy to work through the lessons and feel like I’m gleaning so much throughout the week.
I’m really impressed with this study so much. I would do it again in the future and I would highly recommend it to the women in my life!
January 14, 2022
I read this on my own instead of using it as a group study. As someone who grew up in "purity culture" I really appreciate the candid-ness of the authors and their willingness to tackle a "taboo" subject.
June 13, 2020
A workbook style bible study. Honestly, this is amazing!! Makes you delve deeper into scripture about sex and covers all aspects in marriage and sex; from intimacy, temptations, passion and everything else. The Scriptures have a lot to say about sex and this book really made me see the value and importance of it in both intimacy with husband and Christ. Would not hesitate recommending this to any wife. I was sad when it finished!!
October 6, 2022
Must read
It is very difficult to find authors that are willing to be open and completely candid about sexuality in a Christian marriage. As a biblical counselor, I've found that people are earnestly seeking "real" answers to real life questions and situations. God's word gives those answers. Thank you for being candid with what the bible has to say.
It is very difficult to find authors that are willing to be open and completely candid about sexuality in a Christian marriage. As a biblical counselor, I've found that people are earnestly seeking "real" answers to real life questions and situations. God's word gives those answers. Thank you for being candid with what the bible has to say.
December 13, 2017
Can't say enough about this study.... it was so beneficial. I think every married woman should read it.
March 4, 2018
Interesting study
Great study. This book was written in a way that was informative, yet entertaining. I was inspired, moved, and entertained!
Great study. This book was written in a way that was informative, yet entertaining. I was inspired, moved, and entertained!
December 2, 2024
Fabulous book, great resource, highly recommend!
June 16, 2017
Good and important truths here for all Christian wives... especially those coming from a background of sexual sin or abuse. I feel like at times the authors stretched things theologically or scripturally just to make their points. This was truly unnecessary because scripture is already so clear on God's good, perfect, and delightful design in marital intimacy.
April 15, 2014
Bravo to authors Linda Dillow and Dr. Juli Slattery for broaching an overlooked and avoided subject in Christian circles. Passion Pursuit: What Kind of Love are You Making? leads women in a ten-week Bible study designed to help them “discover freedom and fun in their intimate relationship with their husbands” and help them “gain new insights about how spirituality and sexuality flow together.”
Passion Pursuit begins by showing women that God has given them power to create intimacy in their marriage, and they can use that power to either build up or tear down, specifically in the areas of a husband’s deepest needs: respect, companionship and sex. The authors lead women to discover that, “The choice about how you use your power as a wife is not just about building intimacy in marriage but about being faithful to God and trusting His promises.”
From there, the Dillow and Slattery lead readers through the book Song of Songs and other scriptures as they explore various themes, including:
• God wants you to pursue passion in your marriage.
• God’s opinion is that sex is holy, a gift given by Him to enable a married couple to enjoy oneness and pleasure in marriage.
• Sexual differences present you with a secret choice: Will I be a servant lover or a selfish lover?
• Pure Pleasure is found when a Christian couple discovers what is okay in the bedroom for them personally.
• God wants you to become a Smokin’ Hot Mama.
Readers will find Passion Pursuit approaches sex and intimacy with honesty and frankness. Written by authors from two different generations, it is sprinkled with personal experiences from Dillow and Slattery that help readers see the practicality of the biblical principles presented in the book. They also include stories and practical tips from women they’ve counseled.
Passion Pursuit is not just a book; it’s a workbook. The authors lead readers on a journey of discovery, and it requires honesty and thought as readers dig into God’s Word and discover His original design for sex and passion. At the same time, it offers practical suggestions for growing intimacy. For example, one wife went through a process of lighting candles and praying when her mind was a million miles away from the bedroom. With each candle she prayed a specific prayer like, “Lord, please light a fire in my mind for my husband,” and “My Lord, please remind me of all the reasons I love him.”
Later in the book readers will find ideas for creativity in intimacy, for setting the stage for intimacy, and for talking like a Smokin’ Hot Mama (taking lessons from the wife in Song of Solomon). The authors suggest some fun ways to use private words in their sexual encounters. One is naming “Seven Things I Love About Your Body,” while another is rewriting the rules to a game like Scrabble or Boggle, but using words related to love, sex and romance. Yet another is the “Alphabet Love Game” in which the husband begins by naming a body part that begins with “A” and then kissing it. The wife then follows with the letter “B” and so on.
Passion Pursuit proves to be a book that fills a gap on Christian bookshelves. It’s a great Bible study and even has DVDs available for individual and small group use. I appreciate the discussion guidelines in the back of the book that encourage women to share openly and at the same time, respect their husbands and their shared intimacy.
I highly recommend this Bible study to wives of any age and to young women preparing for marriage. This tool provides a biblical viewpoint in a culture that doesn’t respect and honor marriage and sex within the healthy boundaries of marriage.
About the Authors
Linda Dillow is the author of the bestselling Calm My Anxious Heart, What's It Like To Be Married To Me? and co-author of Intimate Issues. As a missionary in Europe and Asia for seventeen years, she's trained Christian leaders in Russia, Hungary, Poland, and Asia, teaching women and helping them launch women's ministries. Linda is a bargain hunter and can smell a sale a mile away. She and her husband Jody have been married for 48 years and have four children and ten grandchildren.
Dr. Juli Slattery is a widely known clinical psychologist, author, speaker, and broadcast media professional. Her commitment to biblical principles, relatable style, and quick wit have made her a highly sought after speaker to women's groups. Juli's books include Finding the Hero in Your Husband, No More Headaches, and Guilt Free Motherhood.She and her husband Mark have been married for 18 years and have three children.
*Note: I received a copy of the book for this review. However, the opinions expressed are my own.
Passion Pursuit begins by showing women that God has given them power to create intimacy in their marriage, and they can use that power to either build up or tear down, specifically in the areas of a husband’s deepest needs: respect, companionship and sex. The authors lead women to discover that, “The choice about how you use your power as a wife is not just about building intimacy in marriage but about being faithful to God and trusting His promises.”
From there, the Dillow and Slattery lead readers through the book Song of Songs and other scriptures as they explore various themes, including:
• God wants you to pursue passion in your marriage.
• God’s opinion is that sex is holy, a gift given by Him to enable a married couple to enjoy oneness and pleasure in marriage.
• Sexual differences present you with a secret choice: Will I be a servant lover or a selfish lover?
• Pure Pleasure is found when a Christian couple discovers what is okay in the bedroom for them personally.
• God wants you to become a Smokin’ Hot Mama.
Readers will find Passion Pursuit approaches sex and intimacy with honesty and frankness. Written by authors from two different generations, it is sprinkled with personal experiences from Dillow and Slattery that help readers see the practicality of the biblical principles presented in the book. They also include stories and practical tips from women they’ve counseled.
Passion Pursuit is not just a book; it’s a workbook. The authors lead readers on a journey of discovery, and it requires honesty and thought as readers dig into God’s Word and discover His original design for sex and passion. At the same time, it offers practical suggestions for growing intimacy. For example, one wife went through a process of lighting candles and praying when her mind was a million miles away from the bedroom. With each candle she prayed a specific prayer like, “Lord, please light a fire in my mind for my husband,” and “My Lord, please remind me of all the reasons I love him.”
Later in the book readers will find ideas for creativity in intimacy, for setting the stage for intimacy, and for talking like a Smokin’ Hot Mama (taking lessons from the wife in Song of Solomon). The authors suggest some fun ways to use private words in their sexual encounters. One is naming “Seven Things I Love About Your Body,” while another is rewriting the rules to a game like Scrabble or Boggle, but using words related to love, sex and romance. Yet another is the “Alphabet Love Game” in which the husband begins by naming a body part that begins with “A” and then kissing it. The wife then follows with the letter “B” and so on.
Passion Pursuit proves to be a book that fills a gap on Christian bookshelves. It’s a great Bible study and even has DVDs available for individual and small group use. I appreciate the discussion guidelines in the back of the book that encourage women to share openly and at the same time, respect their husbands and their shared intimacy.
I highly recommend this Bible study to wives of any age and to young women preparing for marriage. This tool provides a biblical viewpoint in a culture that doesn’t respect and honor marriage and sex within the healthy boundaries of marriage.
About the Authors
Linda Dillow is the author of the bestselling Calm My Anxious Heart, What's It Like To Be Married To Me? and co-author of Intimate Issues. As a missionary in Europe and Asia for seventeen years, she's trained Christian leaders in Russia, Hungary, Poland, and Asia, teaching women and helping them launch women's ministries. Linda is a bargain hunter and can smell a sale a mile away. She and her husband Jody have been married for 48 years and have four children and ten grandchildren.
Dr. Juli Slattery is a widely known clinical psychologist, author, speaker, and broadcast media professional. Her commitment to biblical principles, relatable style, and quick wit have made her a highly sought after speaker to women's groups. Juli's books include Finding the Hero in Your Husband, No More Headaches, and Guilt Free Motherhood.She and her husband Mark have been married for 18 years and have three children.
*Note: I received a copy of the book for this review. However, the opinions expressed are my own.
April 24, 2016
I am so torn on this review, I wanted to love this study, as the topic of physical love is often avoided in Christian studies, or just barely mentioned. So when a study that focused on sex in a Christian marriage came up, I figured it would be good.
The thing is God's word needed a little more of a central point in the study. Way too much of the study consisted of "I think..." musings from the writers, and tons of dramatic personal stories, that do not really fit into most of the marriages represented in the groups who would sign up for such a study.
My biggest hang-up came from the questions asked in the daily homework. One whole week discussed "God's opinion" on sex. Last time I checked, God is all-knowing, and unchanging... opinions change. What God says, especially in scripture, is fact, truth, solid... not an opinion. Why they spent four days trying to convince us God's opinion left me flappergasted, especially when in the next week they talk about how God's words are truths.... This might seem small, but if you let it sink in you'll realize some small points make a world of difference.
There is another example that had me so upset I had to take it straight to my church and discuss it (this study was part of my women's bible study at my church, were more than 150 women signed up) - the homework asked us to write a permission slip from God to yourself giving yourself freedom to enjoy sex... again it sounds like a good idea. And if you have a solid faith foundation, with the wisdom of what God desires for you personally and in your marriage, you could do this exercise alright, but if you are not solid, you could be giving yourself permission for anything... it is an exercise that puts your own words, hopes and desires into the mouth of God... again a dangerous practice.
There are many more little activities in this book that did not sit right with me, but these are the two biggies.
Again I am so disappointed because this topic is so important, because God does want our marriages to be full of love, and physical love is part of that. And there are some great points in this study, I am just not sure it is biblically sound enough to give to many Christians. Maybe if it had been shorter, with less need for so much information, Juli and Linda would have been able to leave out some of the "I thinks" and focus more on what God says, and what His words mean. Then again Song of Solomon (the book of the Bible that is focused on in this study) is full of poetry and imagery, which is hard to study...
The thing is God's word needed a little more of a central point in the study. Way too much of the study consisted of "I think..." musings from the writers, and tons of dramatic personal stories, that do not really fit into most of the marriages represented in the groups who would sign up for such a study.
My biggest hang-up came from the questions asked in the daily homework. One whole week discussed "God's opinion" on sex. Last time I checked, God is all-knowing, and unchanging... opinions change. What God says, especially in scripture, is fact, truth, solid... not an opinion. Why they spent four days trying to convince us God's opinion left me flappergasted, especially when in the next week they talk about how God's words are truths.... This might seem small, but if you let it sink in you'll realize some small points make a world of difference.
There is another example that had me so upset I had to take it straight to my church and discuss it (this study was part of my women's bible study at my church, were more than 150 women signed up) - the homework asked us to write a permission slip from God to yourself giving yourself freedom to enjoy sex... again it sounds like a good idea. And if you have a solid faith foundation, with the wisdom of what God desires for you personally and in your marriage, you could do this exercise alright, but if you are not solid, you could be giving yourself permission for anything... it is an exercise that puts your own words, hopes and desires into the mouth of God... again a dangerous practice.
There are many more little activities in this book that did not sit right with me, but these are the two biggies.
Again I am so disappointed because this topic is so important, because God does want our marriages to be full of love, and physical love is part of that. And there are some great points in this study, I am just not sure it is biblically sound enough to give to many Christians. Maybe if it had been shorter, with less need for so much information, Juli and Linda would have been able to leave out some of the "I thinks" and focus more on what God says, and what His words mean. Then again Song of Solomon (the book of the Bible that is focused on in this study) is full of poetry and imagery, which is hard to study...
January 31, 2014
If the perfection of one’s marriage was directly related to the number of Bible studies they completed on the subject, my husband and I would be living in utopia.
I’ve done studies on marriage by men and by women, in groups and by myself. I’ve sat beneath the tutelage of the study’s authors themselves. I’ve lead studies on marriage. Not only studies, but I’ve read most the books on the shelf—books by Gary Smalley, Kevin Lehman, Kay Arthur, Les and Leslie Parrot and James Dobson.
Guess what. Marriage is still tough sometimes.
So when I picked up Passion Pursuit, I wasn’t expecting anything revolutionary. Thankfully, it is solidly based on Scripture, so the motivating truth behind the message remains unchanged: God ordained marriage between one man and one woman and He ordained that sex be enjoyed only within the bonds of marriage.
Passion Pursuit does differ in a couple very effective ways. First, authors Linda Dillow and Julie Slattery, focus exclusively on the sexual aspect of marriage. They do not deviate into communication issues, parenting or even spend much time on the headship-submission debacle. (The time they do spend on that topic reveals that it’s not really a debacle at all.)
Secondly, Dillow and Slattery are refreshingly vulnerable and open in this book about their own intimate lives with their husbands, their own struggles and successes. In fact, it’s this honesty that lends to book a mentoring tone, a coffee-cup-and-couch feeling, and enables the reader to answer their questions honestly and without embarrassment.
The book is laid out in a typical, weekly Bible study format. Ten weeks of lessons are divided into five day weeks. The average lesson is 2-3 pages long but that includes space for whimsical graphics and side bars. Each week has a short introduction. Each lesson has a paragraph or two of lead-in, after which it is basically Scripture, question, answer.
I simply read Passion Pursuit as a book my first time through. It is engaging, humous and actually a fun read. However, the questions are pointed and searching. I admit, I’m a little nervous about working through it slowly, day-by-day. But I do know that the effort and required honesty will deepen my love for God, and in turn my understanding of how He intended sex to be and how to fully enjoy it with my husband.
www.predatory-lies.com
I’ve done studies on marriage by men and by women, in groups and by myself. I’ve sat beneath the tutelage of the study’s authors themselves. I’ve lead studies on marriage. Not only studies, but I’ve read most the books on the shelf—books by Gary Smalley, Kevin Lehman, Kay Arthur, Les and Leslie Parrot and James Dobson.
Guess what. Marriage is still tough sometimes.
So when I picked up Passion Pursuit, I wasn’t expecting anything revolutionary. Thankfully, it is solidly based on Scripture, so the motivating truth behind the message remains unchanged: God ordained marriage between one man and one woman and He ordained that sex be enjoyed only within the bonds of marriage.
Passion Pursuit does differ in a couple very effective ways. First, authors Linda Dillow and Julie Slattery, focus exclusively on the sexual aspect of marriage. They do not deviate into communication issues, parenting or even spend much time on the headship-submission debacle. (The time they do spend on that topic reveals that it’s not really a debacle at all.)
Secondly, Dillow and Slattery are refreshingly vulnerable and open in this book about their own intimate lives with their husbands, their own struggles and successes. In fact, it’s this honesty that lends to book a mentoring tone, a coffee-cup-and-couch feeling, and enables the reader to answer their questions honestly and without embarrassment.
The book is laid out in a typical, weekly Bible study format. Ten weeks of lessons are divided into five day weeks. The average lesson is 2-3 pages long but that includes space for whimsical graphics and side bars. Each week has a short introduction. Each lesson has a paragraph or two of lead-in, after which it is basically Scripture, question, answer.
I simply read Passion Pursuit as a book my first time through. It is engaging, humous and actually a fun read. However, the questions are pointed and searching. I admit, I’m a little nervous about working through it slowly, day-by-day. But I do know that the effort and required honesty will deepen my love for God, and in turn my understanding of how He intended sex to be and how to fully enjoy it with my husband.
www.predatory-lies.com
March 18, 2014
I would classify Passion Pursuit as a study guide for understanding the need to intimacy within marriage. This book is designed to be used in a study group session over a 10-week period. It has numerous scriptures to be looked up and even homework assignments. It challenges you to study what the Bible says about sex and marriage. If you are looking to put the passion back into your marriage, and can't figure out why it left in the first place, then this book is for you. It shows you what the Bible says about forgiveness, romance, temptations, and loving the "gift". Just as the book stated, when we have an opinion, it's just that-an opinion. But when God has an opinion, it's called something else: TRUTH. That is why we must learn what the Bible has to say on all topics and form our thoughts and ideas based on that.
I felt at times, when it came to the really hard questions that women want answered, the authors would just say turn to this scripture or that scripture and just tell you to read it. The authors could've done a better job at hitting those hard questions that everyone wants to know. My guess is they wanted to keep the book light and airy as it may be used in church settings.
Although, I didn't agree with everything in the book, I will say it did answer the question that I have had for a while and that is "God, why did you make men that way?" It will help you to understand men and how they view love, intimacy, and marriage. In the end, it also gave great ideas for "saucing" this up.
"I received a copy of this book from the publisher for the purpose of this review."
I felt at times, when it came to the really hard questions that women want answered, the authors would just say turn to this scripture or that scripture and just tell you to read it. The authors could've done a better job at hitting those hard questions that everyone wants to know. My guess is they wanted to keep the book light and airy as it may be used in church settings.
Although, I didn't agree with everything in the book, I will say it did answer the question that I have had for a while and that is "God, why did you make men that way?" It will help you to understand men and how they view love, intimacy, and marriage. In the end, it also gave great ideas for "saucing" this up.
"I received a copy of this book from the publisher for the purpose of this review."
September 2, 2013
Every once in a while something comes along that you want to give to all of your friends because you find it to be of such great importance. For me, Passion Pursuit is one of those products.
We live in an age of enormous attacks on our marriages. From billboards to books and movies to music we are led to believe that a passionate love affair involves someone other than our spouse. This isn't true! The grass isn't greener at the neighbor's house . . . perhaps what is lacking is a little fertilizer on our own lawns.
This study is described as "boldly audacious" and I would have to agree. You can find other studies on intimacy in marriage but rarely are they so forthcoming on responses to our most asked questions. In this study you will find answers to the most intimate of questions and resources for you to turn to for more in depth answers.
Sex in marriage can be passionate,erotic, stimulating . . . and holy! One of the most thought provoking statements from the book said that many times we get fixated on becoming the Proverbs 31 woman. Do you realize that her story is limited to one single chapter in the Bible. On the other hand the 'Smokin Hot Mama' from the Song of Solomon gets a whole book. Maybe we've got our priorities a little sideways?!!
A book and DVD were provided to facilitate this review.
We live in an age of enormous attacks on our marriages. From billboards to books and movies to music we are led to believe that a passionate love affair involves someone other than our spouse. This isn't true! The grass isn't greener at the neighbor's house . . . perhaps what is lacking is a little fertilizer on our own lawns.
This study is described as "boldly audacious" and I would have to agree. You can find other studies on intimacy in marriage but rarely are they so forthcoming on responses to our most asked questions. In this study you will find answers to the most intimate of questions and resources for you to turn to for more in depth answers.
Sex in marriage can be passionate,erotic, stimulating . . . and holy! One of the most thought provoking statements from the book said that many times we get fixated on becoming the Proverbs 31 woman. Do you realize that her story is limited to one single chapter in the Bible. On the other hand the 'Smokin Hot Mama' from the Song of Solomon gets a whole book. Maybe we've got our priorities a little sideways?!!
A book and DVD were provided to facilitate this review.
December 4, 2013
Before I review this title I feel I need to warn you, I am not married. So this book doesn't relate to me... yet. That being said I thought this was a WONDERFUL manual for the married Christian woman! I had expected this to be a dry tome of "please your husband," "missionary style only," or "only have sex once a month," etc. But what I found shocked me... in a good way!
Authors Linda Dillow and Dr. Juli Slatterly put together this wonderful ten week manual to help transform the emotional and physical passion of married Christian couples and save marriages in the process. Each week is a different theme focusing on a passage from the Bible and the book is full of written exercises, talking points to share with your husband, prayers, and personal testimonials from other Christian women.
This book is meant to be completed solo or with a group of other women. The authors realize that sex and passion are topics not often focused on in Church or are hard to bring up with a priest which is why they completed this handy guide. This is useful for any stage of marriage, the beginning or when you are in your eighties, it is full of helpful hints and ideas on how to get your romance back on track.
I received this book for free from Moody Publishing in return for my honest, unbiased opinion.
Authors Linda Dillow and Dr. Juli Slatterly put together this wonderful ten week manual to help transform the emotional and physical passion of married Christian couples and save marriages in the process. Each week is a different theme focusing on a passage from the Bible and the book is full of written exercises, talking points to share with your husband, prayers, and personal testimonials from other Christian women.
This book is meant to be completed solo or with a group of other women. The authors realize that sex and passion are topics not often focused on in Church or are hard to bring up with a priest which is why they completed this handy guide. This is useful for any stage of marriage, the beginning or when you are in your eighties, it is full of helpful hints and ideas on how to get your romance back on track.
I received this book for free from Moody Publishing in return for my honest, unbiased opinion.
April 8, 2015
Passion Pursuit: What Kind of Love Are You Making? by Linda Dillow and Juli Slattery is a Bible study. Not your everyday Bible study but one to help you put the passion back in your marriage. There is a DVD to go along with the workbook, I only had the workbook so can only give my thoughts on it. The book is designed to be used as a group study, (but can be used alone) lasting ten weeks. Using Bible scriptures and even giving homework. No matter where you are in your marriage, you will find help in improving the intimacy based on Biblical scriptures. The authors help you to see what is forbidden and what is acceptable by God. Showing how to use the Songs of Solomon to help you become a Smoking Hot Mama! Linda and Juli take us through the Bible to show us God's view on passion and intimacy in marriage. An easy an fun read.
I received a FREE copy from Moody Publishers in exchange for my honest review be it good or bad. Thank you.
I received a FREE copy from Moody Publishers in exchange for my honest review be it good or bad. Thank you.
September 25, 2013
Thank you to Netgalley.com and Moody Publishers for allowing me access to this title.
So, when I picked this book, I only had the fist part of the title "Passion Pursuit." I thought it would be a simple romance read. I was wrong. While it is a "romance" per se, it was not a cotton candy read at all. This book is about finding Passion in your marriage by using Bible verse. Interesting.
I will admit I did not read all the Bible verses they have you look up, (mostly due to the fact that I use a different version than the one they used) I did find a number of things to think about in regards to my relationship with my husband.
While I cannot recommend this book to everyone I did find it an interesting read.
So, when I picked this book, I only had the fist part of the title "Passion Pursuit." I thought it would be a simple romance read. I was wrong. While it is a "romance" per se, it was not a cotton candy read at all. This book is about finding Passion in your marriage by using Bible verse. Interesting.
I will admit I did not read all the Bible verses they have you look up, (mostly due to the fact that I use a different version than the one they used) I did find a number of things to think about in regards to my relationship with my husband.
While I cannot recommend this book to everyone I did find it an interesting read.
July 6, 2017
Not a bad read, seems to provide a lot of information and help. I could see groups of women doing this as a support group, but also I definitely for see this good for couples to do together and look forward to do this as a couple with my spouse when that comes to fruition.
While I can see how this helps couples and women, but at the same time I still felt a little uneasy. I'm sure in time it would get easier. One thing I could see is couples married and to be married utilizing this to help bring out the best in both.
I received this through Goodread's first reads.
While I can see how this helps couples and women, but at the same time I still felt a little uneasy. I'm sure in time it would get easier. One thing I could see is couples married and to be married utilizing this to help bring out the best in both.
I received this through Goodread's first reads.
November 30, 2017
Good for married women. I did this study on my own because I didn't feel comfortable doing it in a group. I did not get to watch the video sessions. The book gives great advice on how to get out of a rut. Helps you see both sides of the marriage and how to handle disputes, closeness issues, and how to explore and grow into a beautiful relationship with your husband. I recommend for women needing help or wanting to make some changes in their marriage.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
February 28, 2015
This is a very practical relationship (sex) workbook and a Bible study book combined to one. It is formatted for a 10 weeks of 5 days of study, but I read it in one day for purposes of review through the Goodreads First Reads. Whether read in one dose or over weeks, alone or in a study group, it will help you come to terms with yourself and your partner whether you read the scripture or not.
January 7, 2016
Very well done, thought provoking questions as well as great bible-reading passages! These ladies dove right into intimacy's questions and guides women to take hold of our God-given right to be passionate lovers with our husbands! Very good. i recommend it to all wives--or wives to be!
January 20, 2016
Great Bible Study.
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