Sacred Obsession [Hardcover]

Becky Tirabassi (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 6, 2006 | Series: Sacred Obsession

Our deepest desire is for the love, peace, hope, and completeness that only Christ can supply. Popular author Becky Tirabassi speaks of the things that drive and control our lives, those things that we desire and pursue at all costs. Then Becky tells us how we can overcome the obsessive passions that distract us from God—and replace them with holy obsession. Becky speaks to both Christians and seekers with content that is relevant content to today's culture.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 160 pages
• Publisher: Tyndale House Publishers, Inc. (October 6, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1414310420
• ISBN-13: 978-1414310428
• Product Dimensions: 7.1 x 5.2 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #539,987 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Becky Tirabassi has been sharing her story at conferences, churches, and colleges since 1976. She is the author of Let Prayer Change Your Life, and co-author of Seriously Dating or Engaged PreMarital Workbook, Little Changes Big Results® for Crazy Busy Couples with her husband, Dr. Roger Tirabassi. She has been a guest contributor on CBS's "The Early Show," the host of the "Change Your Life Daily Radio Minute," a guest on Dr. Laura's Radio Program, and an occasional guest on "Focus on the Family" with Dr. James Dobson, as well as a speaker for Women of Faith, Women of Joy, and Youth Specialties.

Customer Reviews

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars For anyone struggling to find freedom from sin, July 2, 2007

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Sacred Obsession by Becky Tirabassi is a beautiful 5x7 inch hardcover book wherein Becky shares her personal journey, from a wayward and sin-worn young woman on the brink of suicide, back to the arms of God. She tells her famous story of rushing into a church building to ask for help and being lead to Christ by the church janitor. Her book is a message of hope for the lost and also for the Christian who has fallen into sin and out of love with Jesus. The main thought of the book is summed up in this line: "What you chase after--you become."

The book has three main divisions the first of which is called Unholy Passions. This segment is about the passions people have given themselves to and how these things--alcohol, drugs, pornography, illicit sex, eating disorders--take over men's hearts, souls, and minds, and rob them of liberty as well as the joy and beauty of life (Romans 6:16).

The second part of the book is called Public Confession--Personal Revival. Tirabassi speaks about how public confession can bring healing. She says personal revival is costly and requires a person to turn away from his sin--to repent and go in an entirely new direction (James 5:16).

The third section is titled Holy Affection and challenges the reader to follow Jesus Christ--to passionately live out each day in the pursuit of the person of Christ (Philippians 1:21). Tirabassi's love of God comes through in her writing as it does when she speaks at colleges and churches nationwide. Her goal is to point others to the hope of a godly, joyful, passion filled life in following Christ through spending time with Him in prayer, worship, and diligent Bible study.

The author, founder of Burning Hearts, Inc., challenges Christians and non-Christians alike to gain courage, strength, and resolve for change through renouncing unholy passions and becoming obsessed with the sacred. I recommend the book for anyone struggling to find freedom from sin and defeat in life and anyone who wants to build an authentic and closer relationship with God. - Elece Hollis, Christian Book Previews.com

5.0 out of 5 stars Great, Personal, and to the Point, August 16, 2010

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Kitty (Dallas) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Sacred Obsession (Hardcover)

This is a beautifully bound book, suitable for gift-giving for both surface *and* content reasons.

What I loved is how Becky was not afraid to admit her imperfect behavior, which is what kept me reading. I don't want to read a book about prayer and sin from anyone who's perfect. Her conversational style flowed, she has quotes throughout the book that are inspiring, and references the bible to illustrate a point, but not ad nauseum.

My favorite part was her prayer journal, where she explains the first section, where she speaks to God through the subsections Praise, Admission (confession), Request, and Thanks. The second section is where she listens to God, through the subsections Listening, Messages, New Testament, Old Testament, Proverbs, and To Do.

I'm starting my journal today.

Thank you Becky!

0 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Well worth the read, July 17, 2009

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This review is from: Sacred Obsession (Hardcover)

Great book with practical use. Becky gets to the heart of the matter and you will be changed by her insight.