Breaking Free – Understanding Sexual Addiction and the Healing Power of Jesus - Russell Willingham

Breaking Free – Understanding Sexual Addiction and the Healing Power of Jesus

Buch | Softcover
213 Seiten
1999
Inter-Varsity Press,US (Verlag)
978-0-8308-1791-7 (ISBN)
11,20 inkl. MwSt
Leading readers through self-diagnosis and step-by-step through the stages of recovery, Russell Willingham reminds us of all the resouces Christians have at their disposal for dealing with sexual addiction.
Our world is awash in sex. We are bombarded with it everywhere we turn--TV, newspapers and magazines, music, movies and the Internet. When this ever-present temptation mixes with human weaknesses and unmet needs, many get pulled into addiction to sexually sinful behavior. They may detest their own habits, but they can't seem to break free. Is there any hope?
Russell Willingham speaks from his own experience and that of the many he has counseled. His answer? "Yes! There is hope. Jesus offers forgiveness and healing."
True stories show how the principles in this book can be put into action. The essentials are spelled out in practical steps that can help people begin to break free. Willingham deals with such issues as


what all addicts have in common
the hunt of the malnourished heart
where to find the courage to face the dark side
wrestling with shame and grace
the healing effect of radical honesty


This realistic yet hopeful book offers a new way to see the world for every person who wants to understand and break free from sexual addiction.

Russell Willingham is executive director of New Creation Ministries, based in Fresno, California. He counsels, leads groups and speaks nationwide on issues related to sexual addiction. He has presented workshops at several annual conferences of Exodus International, at the American Association of Christian Counselors World Conference (2001) and at the AACC Superconference on Sexuality (2002). He is also a participant in AACC's video curriculum on healthy sexuality. He is an ordained minister with the Assemblies of God International Fellowship and works under the supervision of Dr. Jonathan Olford, Ph.D. of the Link Care Counseling Center in Fresno, California.

Acknowledgments



Foreword



Introduction: Lonely to the Core



1. What We Are Dealing With

"How Do I Know If I'm Addicted?"




2. The Dynamics of Sexual Addiction

What All Addicts Have in Common




3. Where We Start

Essential One: Aligning Ourselves with God




4. Enlisting the Help of Others

Essential Two: The Power of Genuine Friendship




5. Understanding the Mold

Essential Three: Exploring Family Issues




6. The Myth of No-Fault Victimization

Essential Four: Taking Ownership of Our Choices




7. The Divine Caricature

Essential Five: "Will the Real God Please Stand Up?"




8. Reclaiming the Grand Vision

Essential Six: The Biblical Basis of Our Identity




9. The Courage to Be Broken

Essential Seven: Admitting Our True State




10. The Unexpected Response

Essential Eight: Wrestling with Grace




11. The Frightening Agenda

Essential Nine: Facing Our Dark Side




12. The Hunt of the Malnourished Heart

Essential Ten: Dealing with the Lonely Abuser Within




13. Where Life Death Intersect

Essential Eleven: Bringing God into the Area of Need




14. Boasting in Our Weakness

Essential Twelve: Radical Honesty Its Evangelizing Effect




Postscript: Working Together



Appendix A: What Is a Wife to Do?

Help for Spouses of the Sexually Broken




Appendix B: The Twelve Essentials



Appendix C: Further Reading



Appendix D: Resources for Additional Help



Notes

Erscheint lt. Verlag 1.2.1999
Verlagsort Illinois
Sprache englisch
Maße 5 x 8 mm
Gewicht 880 g
Themenwelt Sachbuch/Ratgeber Gesundheit / Leben / Psychologie Lebenshilfe / Lebensführung
Religion / Theologie Christentum Kirchengeschichte
ISBN-10 0-8308-1791-3 / 0830817913
ISBN-13 978-0-8308-1791-7 / 9780830817917
Zustand Neuware
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