'Mark has eloquently unraveled the mystery behind addictive behavior: when our relationships are not alive and growing, the temptation for various kinds of addictions is unleashed..'---Dr. Gary Smalley With today's rampant availability of Internet pornography, sexual addiction has become a national epidemic that affects up to 10 percent of Christians. As devastating as any drug habit, it brings heartbreak and despair to those it entangles. But there is help for men and women caught in sexual addiction's downward spiral. This book offers a path that leads beyond compulsive thoughts and behaviors to healing and transformation. Sensitive to the shame of sexual addiction without minimizing its sinfulness, Dr. Mark Laaser traces the roots of the problem, discusses its patterns and impact, and maps out a biblical approach to self-control and sexual integrity. Previously titled Faithful and True, this revision includes an all-new section that deals with sexual addiction in the church. Other important changes reflect cultural trends, incorporate current research, and place a greater emphasis on spiritual growth. This book also addresses the unique needs and issues of female sex addicts. Whether you know someone with a sexual addiction or struggle yourself, Healing the Wounds of Sexual Addiction points the way to understanding, wholeness, and holiness.
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'A must read for anyone who has a sexual addiction. Pastors, counselors, and lay leaders will also greatly benefit from it....Highly recommended.' -- Enrichment journal <br><br> (Enrichment journal )
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"Mark has eloquently unraveled the mystery behind addictive behavior: when our relationships are not alive and growing, the temptation for various kinds of addictions is unleashed.."—Dr. Gary Smalley
With today’s rampant availability of Internet pornography, sexual addiction has become a national epidemic that affects up to 10 percent of Christians. As devastating as any drug habit, it brings heartbreak and despair to those it entangles. But there is help for men and women caught in sexual addiction’s downward spiral.
This book offers a path that leads beyond compulsive thoughts and behaviors to healing and transformation. Sensitive to the shame of sexual addiction without minimizing its sinfulness, Dr. Mark Laaser traces the roots of the problem, discusses its patterns and impact, and maps out a biblical approach to self-control and sexual integrity.
Previously titled Faithful and True, this revision includes an all-new section that deals with sexual addiction in the church. Other important changes reflect cultural trends, incorporate current research, and place a greater emphasis on spiritual growth. This book also addresses the unique needs and issues of female sex addicts.
Whether you know someone with a sexual addiction or struggle yourself, Healing the Wounds of Sexual Addiction points the way to understanding, wholeness, and holiness.
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33 of 36 people found the following review helpful
By Mary Harwood
Format:Paperback
This book written about sex addiction from a christian perspective is excellent!It explains boundries and using the 12 step recovery process in an easy to understand format.Written by a former pastor,this book is a wonderful tool for recovery for both the christian and non-christian.
27 of 29 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This book hits the nail on the head by dealing with the roots of sexual addiction and giving practical steps toward recovery. If you are ready to be free, then do the hard work of examining your childhood for any abuse or neglect, whether real or perceived, and you'll discover the lies you tell yourself to find comfort in impurity. This is where the real challenge is because we are so afraid of feeling that pain again. But I'm here to tell you that the path to healing is through the pain and discomfort of processing those experiences. Know this...emotional pain will not kill you but the addiction will. You will need help from others to do this but you can and you must do it to rid yourself of this demon. The book gives you all the info and direction to do this.
31 of 39 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Excellent book with solid Spiritual and Psychological foundations. The work book that can be bought separately is a very good tool for recovery as well. This book gives the process and the thoughts behind the process of healing from a sexual addiction.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
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informative and instructive
Highly recommend this book to all who want to better understand the nature of addictive behavior, themselves and how to help others whether they are victims or addicted.
Published 7 days ago by Derrick Jackson
5.0 out of 5 stars
Addiction Recovery
One of the hardest groups of individuals with sex addiction are those within the Christian church. One would be astonished to know the high percentage of individuals in church... Read more
Published 17 days ago by Mark
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Excellent Resource for Pastors
If you are a pastor, you must read this book. Dr. Laaser stated that about 10% of adults are sexual addicts in some form, which means they are in your congregation. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Josh Kelley
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Excellent
I bought this book for myself to better understand my husband. My marriage therapist recommended it to me and my husband. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Julie
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Very good
This is great book in understanding sexual addiction and how to help people work through the problem. A helpful book for all ministry workers that work with men and young men.
Published 5 months ago by Anthony M. Johnson
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Very Informative
One of the best books I've read, very informative. I learned things that I didn't know. I learned the nature of the addiction and how God sees it.
Published 5 months ago by Gilbert Leon
4.0 out of 5 stars
Healing the Wounds of Sexual Addiction
I recommend this book for those who are recovering from the devastating reality of a spouse who is battling sexual addiction. Read more
Published 7 months ago by momsluv2read
5.0 out of 5 stars
Very Helpful
This book will help anyone who wants to understand and heal from sexual addiction. After 32 years of marriage, I found out my husband was a sexual addict. Read more
Published 15 months ago by Juliw
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A Christian approach to recovery from sexual addiction
This excellent little book embeds the processes of recovery from sexual addiction in a Christian perspective, without the "sin talk" that you would expect. Read more
Published 20 months ago by Robert A. Ladner
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An easy read to educate yourself about the building blocks of sexual...
After discovering my husband's pornography addiction I read this book. If you want to understand what sexual addiction is all about, this is a must read. Read more
Published on July 28, 2010 by Daisy5
