Author: Larry Crabb
A guide for couples and counselors
Psychologist Larry Crabb emphasizes the authority of the Scriptures and the fact that they perfectly meet all the needs of our lives. In this book, he gets to the heart of the biblical perspective of marriage, that is, the relationship where man and woman are “one flesh.” He convincingly argues that the deepest needs of the human person – security and significance – cannot, ultimately, be fulfilled by a husband or wife.
To satisfy our needs, we must instead turn to God. In doing so, we give ourselves the freedom to enjoy the unity of souls ; we commit to meeting the needs of our husband or wife, instead of manipulating the other into meeting ours. The unity of souls brings union of bodies renewed, in which the couple enjoys sexual pleasure as the expression and result of a deep couple relationship.
Larry Crabb identifies three essential elements for building a marriage: God's grace, true commitment to marriage, and acceptance from our husband or wife. Craftsman of his marriage is a very useful tool both for the advisor and for everyone. It is for anyone who aspires to turn a marriage from trial to victory.
Larry Crabb is a world-renowned author and speaker. With extensive experience in helping relationships, he works to promote a vision of the local Church as a place of transformation and learning about dependence on God through authentic relationships between Christians.
ISBN: 9782921840583