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Strength in Weakness: Healing Sexual and Relational Brokenness [Paperback]

Andrew Comiskey (Author)
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June 4, 2003
Help and hope for men . . .
  • undermined by silent fathers
  • harassed by pornography and sexual temptation
  • afraid of failing those they love most
  • angered by past relationships with women
Help and hope for women . . .
  • lost in their relationships with others
  • betrayed by fathers, husbands or male leaders
  • wounded by sexual assault
  • paralyzed by self-hatred
Andrew Comiskey sees our weakness as "a threshold for holy power"--the point at which God can meet us for healing and equip us for service. He has seen it happen again and again. During many years of ministry, Comiskey, his wife, Annette, and their fellow "strugglers" have accompanied hundreds of wounded men and women to transformation at the cross of Christ. Telling real-life stories of despair, hope and lasting change, Comiskey lays out the foundations for healing from relational and sexual sin. With chapters focusing on particular areas of vulnerability for men and women, on the battle over homosexuality in church and culture, and on the essential role of the church in ongoing healing, Strength in Weakness makes clear the way to the cross--God's sufficient answer to our deepest needs.

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That strength can be found in my weaknesses is something I have always known but never fully understood. Using his deep spiritual insights and his wonderful gifts as a writer, Comiskey has opened up my heart to the real meaning of this truth. (Alan Medinger, Author of Growth into Manhood )

"Reading this amazing book, I was reminded of a citrus farmer who showed me how a tree becomes root-bound and the roots wind around and grow inward, actually strangling the tree. Andrew Comiskey untangles the roots of our most complex relationships and plants us firmly in the cross." (Carol Wimber )

"Strength in Weakness makes it clear that what God gives to the weak really is strength and not weakness. We are enabled to be 'strong in the Lord and in the power of his might,' as Paul said. And we can learn to negotiate the intricacies of fantasy, feeling and context in such a way that we do walk in holiness and power wherever we are. These are universal lessons of the way of Christ, no matter what one's personal history may be." (Dallas Willard )

"Using Genesis 3:1, Comiskey shows how sin leads to an alienation of man from woman and woman from man, with all its disastrous consequences for family and children. Comiskey shows how important it is for a man to be truly masculine and a woman to be truly feminine, and for each to complement the other. While sin destroys the harmony that ought to exist between man and woman, Christ rescues man and woman from isolation by becoming the bond between them, prompting each to be reconciled with the other." (Rev. John F. Harvey, OSFS, Director of Courage )

"In this honest book, Comiskey reveals that setbacks and temptations and are inevitable stumbling blocks along the long, difficult road to gender wholeness. This is true for anyone seeking release from any deep-seated psychological condition or behavioral pattern--substance addiction, depression, feelings of worthlessness or the struggle against unwanted attractions. Yet it is often the wounded healers--when they are open about the frailty that often attends victory--who go on to live the boldest and most victorious lives. I highly recommend this book." (Joseph Nicolosi, Ph.D. )

"With his characteristic candor and clarity, Andrew Comiskey leads us through his own journey toward sexual completeness and spiritual wholeness. His theological insights regarding human sexuality and relational authenticity are biblically based and practically applied. There is a profound spiritual depth to this book that dares to recognize the toxic nature of sin in order to release the healing power of grace. As we experience healing and completeness as sexual persons, we discover wholeness and health as spiritual persons. Reading this book is to be led by the Good Shepherd beside still waters and discover the power of the One who 'restores my soul.' " (Ray S. Anderson, Senior Professor of Theology and Ministry, Fuller Theological Seminary )

Product Details

  • Paperback: 224 pages
  • Publisher: IVP Books (June 4, 2003)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0830823689
  • ISBN-13: 978-0830823680
  • Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.5 x 0.7 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 3.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #215,689 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars A solid read on an important topic, November 3, 2005
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This review is from: Strength in Weakness: Healing Sexual and Relational Brokenness (Paperback)
This is a solid book for those seeking to recover from relational brokenness and sexual wounding. I was impressed with Comiskey's understanding of the human condition, and specifically how imbalances in intimate relationships cause tremendous and long-lasting harm. He is a sharp thinker and has many useful ideas for people to work through their struggles.

I was also impressed that he didn't sensationalize the aspects of sexual sin (much of which I find disappointing in other books on this topic). He is frank and honest, but much more realistic and sincere about the underlying problems of relational and sexual sin than the wealth of authors who find tantilizing stories to needlessly illustrate what could easily be stated and understood in simpler forms. Some think that they need gross excesses in detail to build a relationship with readers who are struggling. You won't find that here. What you find is a friend who you can trust; someone who struggles but is more concerned with finding hope in that struggle and glorifying God.

That said, I didn't give it five stars because I think it needs a little editing. Some parts are a little wordy, others have references/quotes from people who aren't not entirely connected to the material. I'm not sure what his fascination is with John Paul II or Karl Barth, but they have an unusually large proportion of the supporting material.

All in all though, a good book, well worth reading and discussing.
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12 of 13 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Really Useful, March 24, 2006
This review is from: Strength in Weakness: Healing Sexual and Relational Brokenness (Paperback)
I found this book really useful in coming to grips with my own sexual brokenness. Not just for same-sex attractions, this gets at the root of why some people act as they do -- in often despairing, dissapointing ways, and this book helps provide insight to move beyond the guilt.
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2.0 out of 5 stars Ex-ex Gay, December 5, 2011
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Read this several times over the course of a number of years. Andy is a good writer and if you adhere to his conservative religious beliefs about one being gay. Well your not gay you are broken and are attracted to the same sex. Then you may like this but if you are like me one adhered to the ex-gay belief/dogma for many many years but then came to his senses and realized that my attractions would never really change then stay far away from this book. For what you will hear is that you are broken, deceived, lied to by the liberal media, church, and the devil and God can not accept you as a gay human being.
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