Why hasn’t Jesus sent me my lifelong love? In my particular case, He has. I’m one of the lucky ones. But for many, the struggle for a
relationship, then nurturing the relationship once joined, with all of the
emotional and sexual ramifications of behavior so innate in humans becomes
overwhelming. A guide, a tutorial of
lessons, a handbook for this struggle is what Michael Clairborne so openly
wrote in his book, A Christian’s Guide to
Overcoming Sexual Struggle.
Needing to cope with the reality of life’s circumstances
while following the teachings of Christ brings to mind such fundamental
questions like: How to control sexual
sinful impulses; how to handle
loneliness; how to handle homosexual
feelings or coping with others of such persuasion; should one take back a cheating spouse? Each topic is discussed openly and honestly,
with examples he gathered from his years of work within these areas. He uses only the first name of people in his
stories, for obvious reasons of confidentiality, but by doing this, his writing
becomes very thought provoking with regards to defining the strengths and
weaknesses of those individuals. To follow
Christ’s teachings with perfection, the path is revealed as people know right
from wrong. God gives us free will, but everyone
isn’t perfect, Christians nor non-Christians. Following the Bible’s teaching is a difficult course filled with
challenges. How far should forgiveness
be granted? When must we draw the line
and how should we do it? These very
fundamental questions are discussed in A
Christian’s Guide to Overcoming Sexual Struggle.
Having a contemporary understanding of society’s trends,
along with knowing the many pressures subjected to individuals in today’s
culture, Michael Clairborne is no prude, nor a fool, when it comes to his
understanding and reason. He has an
inner knowledge gained by his conviction in his faith, and he is able to
explain these many situations with enlightenment from his understanding of the
Bible. Possessing an understanding of
human sexual behavior, he writes candidly about where to put one’s strength of
will, and where to rest one’s faith in God. He describes a sexual maturity that will lead the way to have one become
eligible to gain what most all people seek, an honest loving spouse with a
satisfying monogamous sexual bond.
Having Christianity referenced throughout his work, Michael
Clairborne differs from the conventional relationship icons such as Dr. John
Gray, Dr. Ruth, or relationship gurus such as Dr. Laura Schlessinger, or even
Oprah Winfrey. His work is easily
assimilated and although focused on his faith teachings, provides a healthy
foundation for mental stability and honest living. God doesn’t give you more than you can
handle, and handling the strength necessary to guide yourself to sexual
maturity within a relationship is something we all have within ourselves. This book is an excellent guide for keeping
the course, for helping achieve the goal, a lifelong love under God, with God,
and with your spouse.
Buy this book at Tate Publishing
