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25 QUESTIONS YOU’RE HOW TO HAVE THAT OUR MOTHERS, YOUR BEST DESTINY
AFRAID TO ASK ABOUT DIFFICULT OURSELVES Wintley Phipps
LOVE, SEX AND INTIMACY with James Lund
CONVERSATION Dr Henry Cloud and Dr
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Whether you are married or sin- Successful people confront well. No one has influenced the per- would take for your life to be
gle, having great sex or no sex, They know that setting healthy son you are today like your truly great—for you to be-
your sexuality is inseparable boundaries improves relation- mother. The way she handled come your best, most fulfilled
from your spirituality. ships and can solve important your needs as a child has shaped self—do you dream of some-
problems. They have discov- your worldview, your relation- thing more than what you have
Many Christian women are con- ered that uncomfortable situa- ships, your marriage, your career, now? More money . . . more at-
fused and even devastated by the tions can be avoided or resolved your self-image—your life. Our tention . . . more significance?
area of sexuality. In the silence of through direct conversation. But Mothers, Ourselves can help you What you may be missing is
the church, they are left to sort most of us don’t know how to identify areas that need reshap- the one thing that actually
through harrowing experiences have difficult conversations, and ing, to make positive choices for gives your life ultimate value,
like sexual abuse, exposure to we see confrontation as scary or personal change, and to establish meaning, and purpose.
porn, raging temptation, homo- adversarial. a mature relationship with Mom
sexual thoughts, and betrayal in today. Your Best Destiny helps you
marriage—all on their own. Authors Henry Cloud and John Drs. Henry Cloud and John find it through a highly insight-
Having nowhere to go to ask the Townsend take the principles Townsend steer you down a path ful personal assessment tool
hard questions about sexual- from their bestselling book, of discovery and growth beyond that will reveal eight keys God
ity can be spiritually dangerous. Boundaries, and apply them to a the effects of six common mom has placed deep within you
Women need the truth. variety of the most common dif- types: to unlock your true character
ficult situations and relationships • The Phantom Mom and help you become who you
In 25 Questions You’re Afraid to in order to: • The China Doll Mom were born to be.
Ask About Love, Sex, and Inti- • The Controlling Mom
macy, Dr. Juli Slattery addresses • Show how healthy confron- • The Trophy Mom In this rich and encouraging
some of the most common ques- tation can improve relation- • The Still-the-Boss Mom book, Wintley Phipps—pastor,
tions women have on sexuality ships • The American Express Mom recording artist, and founder
from a biblical perspective, such of the U.S. Dream Academy,
as: • Present the essentials of You’ll learn how your mom af- the organization Oprah Win-
a good boundary-setting fected you as a child and may still frey honored with the Oprah
• What if I don’t like sex? conversation be affecting you today. And you’ll Winfrey Angel Network “Use
• If I’m single, how far is too find a realistic and empowering Your Life” Award—shares what
• Provide tips on preparing for approach to filling your unmet he has learned (sometimes
far? the conversation mothering needs in healthy, life- the hard way) about what it
• Is ___ok in the bedroom? changing ways through other takes to become “the best me
• How do I get past my • Show how to tell people people. I can be.” Join him as he leads
what you want, stop bad be- Our Mothers, Ourselves is a you on a path to change your
shame? haviour, and deal with coun- biblical route to wholeness and focus from what you have and
• What if I want sex more than terattack growth, to deeper and more do to who you are. Start today
satisfying bonds with your fam- on the path to a truly great life,
my husband does? • Give actual examples of ily, friends, and spouse—and to a and step into your God-given
conversations to have with new, healthier way of relating to destiny. (Includes an access
These are the type of questions your spouse, your date, your your mother today. code to the Your Best Destiny
that thousands of women have kids, your co-worker, your Personal Assessment Tool to
been asking Dr. Slattery. She parents, and more! Giveaways courtesy of reveal your personal strengths
answers them with rare candor, Christian Art Distributors and areas for growth.)
grace, and wisdom. Full of practical tips and how-
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We desperately need God’s per- your relationships better, deepen
spective on sexuality. And fortu- your intimacy with people you
nately, the Bible has a lot to say care for, and cultivate more love,
on the topic. Some of it might understanding, and respect be-
surprise you. tween you and others.
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