The Sacred Search Pencarian Pasangan Hidup Yang Kudus

Bagaimana menemukan pasangan hidup yang tepat? Bagaimana kalau pacaran bukanlah tentang menemukan “belahan jiwa.” Tetapi tentang melayani orang yang paling anda kasihi? Bagaimana kalau jatuh cinta bukanlah alasan yang cukup tepat untuk menikah? JANGAN MENIKAH SEBELUM ANDA MEMBACA BUKU INI Dalam The Sacred Search, Gary Thomas menantang Anda untuk berpikir lebih dari sekadar mencari “soul mate”, namun lebih dari itu, mulailah mencari “sole mate”—seseorang yang akan berjalan bersama-sama dengan Anda dalam perjalanan rohani. Lagipula, kalau Anda tidak tahu mengapa Anda menikah, Anda tidak akan tahu siapa yang akan Anda nikahi. The Sacred Search mencetuskan visi untuk membangun hubungan di sekitar misi rohani yang sama—dan menciptakan sebuah pernikahan yang memiliki nilai kekekalan tepat di jantungnya.

Bagaimana menemukan pasangan hidup yang tepat? Bagaimana kalau pacaran bukanlah tentang menemukan “belahan jiwa.” Tetapi tentang melayani orang yang paling anda kasihi? Bagaimana kalau jatuh cinta bukanlah alasan yang cukup tepat untuk menikah? JANGAN MENIKAH SEBELUM ANDA MEMBACA BUKU INI Dalam The Sacred Search, Gary Thomas menantang Anda untuk berpikir lebih dari sekadar mencari “soul mate”, namun lebih dari itu, mulailah mencari “sole mate”—seseorang yang akan berjalan bersama-sama dengan Anda dalam perjalanan rohani. Lagipula, kalau Anda tidak tahu mengapa Anda menikah, Anda tidak akan tahu siapa yang akan Anda nikahi. The Sacred Search mencetuskan visi untuk membangun hubungan di sekitar misi rohani yang sama—dan menciptakan sebuah pernikahan yang memiliki nilai kekekalan tepat di jantungnya.

Bestselling author Gary Thomas transforms the way you look at romantic relationships. His unique perspective on dating will prepare you for a satisfying, spiritually enriching marriage. In the revised edition of his hit book The Sacred Search, Gary Thomas helps single people of all ages make wise marital choices by rethinking what basis those choices should be made on. You will be encouraged to think beyond finding your “soul mate” and instead adopt a more biblical search for a “sole mate”—someone who will walk with you on your spiritual journey. Thomas asks, What if we focused on why we should get married more than on who to marry? What if being “in love” isn’t a good enough reason to get married? And most of all, what if God designed marriage to make us holy more than to make us happy? The Sacred Search casts a vision for building a relationship around shared spiritual mission—and making marriage with eternity at its heart.

PERNIKAHAN ANDA LEBIH DARI SEBUAH PERJANJIAN YANG KUDUS DENGAN SESEORANG Pernikahan Anda adalah sebuah disiplin rohani yang dirancang untuk menolong Anda mengenal Tuhan lebih baik, memercayai-Nya lebih penuh, dan mengasihi-Nya lebih dalam. Sacred Marriage diakui sebagai sebuah karya modern yang setara dengan berbagai literatur klasik. Perspektifnya yang unik dan menginspirasi tentang pernikahan sebagai sebuah disiplin rohani telah memengaruhi banyak pemimpin gereja, guru-guru di berbagai bidang, dan ribuan pembaca di seluruh dunia. Buku karya Gary Thomas ini tidak memberitahu Anda bagaimana caranya membangun pernikahan yang lebih baik, tetapi menunjukkan bagaimana pernikahan Anda dapat menolong Anda memperdalam hubungan dengan Tuhan. Mulai dari praktik mengampuni, kenikmatan bercinta, hingga riwayat kebersamaan yang Anda rangkai bersama pasangan Anda, semuanya berpotensi membawa Anda makin mengenal dan bertumbuh dalam karakter Kristus. Disertai dengan daftar pertanyaan diskusi untuk pasangan dan kelompok kecil, buku ini dapat memberi dampak yang besar bagi pernikahan Anda. Setidaknya, buku ini akan mengubah Anda sendiri. Sebab, entah menyenangkan atau penuh pergumulan, pernikahan Anda dapat menjadi sebuah jalan masuk untuk hidup yang lebih dekat dengan Tuhan.

What if God designed marriage to make you holy instead of happy? What if your relationship isn't as much about you and your spouse as it is about you and God? In Sacred Marriage, bestselling author Gary Thomas uncovers the ways that your marriage can become a doorway to a closer walk with God and with each other. Join over one million others who have already uncovered Thomas's tips for fostering a sacred marriage. Within the pages of Sacred Marriage, Thomas invites you to see how God can use your relationship with your spouse as a discipline and a motivation to love God more and reflect more of the character of his Son. In addition to life-changing insights from Scripture, church history, and time-tested wisdom from Christian classics, you'll find practical advice and techniques to make your marriage happier by becoming holier husbands and wives. In Sacred Marriage, Thomas will give you all of the tools you need to: Turn marital struggles into spiritual and personal appreciation Love your spouse with a stronger sense of purpose Confront your weaknesses and sin in order to grow your relationship with God and with your spouse Partner in the spiritual growth and character formation of your spouse Transform a tired marriage into a relationship filled with awe and respect Thomas reveals that sacred marriages teach us to love God and others well by fostering a healthy sex life, a strong prayer life, and a rich spiritual life. God uses our marriages to help us grow in character, in prayer, in worship, and in service--we just have to recognize that the purpose of marriage is holiness, not happiness. Each copy also includes thought-provoking discussion questions designed to spark conversation between couples and small groups, allowing you to dive deeper into the lessons that Thomas shares in Sacred Marriage. Join the one million others who have already started on their journey to transforming their relationship with their spouses and with their Creator.

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In this book, experts in the field discuss how spiritual and religious issues can be successfully integrated into counseling in a manner that is respectful of client beliefs and practices. Designed as an introductory text for counselors-in-training and clinicians, it describes the knowledge base and skills necessary to effectively engage clients in an exploration of their spiritual and religious lives to further the therapeutic process. Through an examination of the 2009 ASERVIC Competencies for Addressing Spiritual and Religious Issues in Counseling and the use of evidence-based tools and techniques, this book will guide you in providing services to clients presenting with these deeply sensitive and personal issues. Numerous strategies for clinical application are offered throughout the book, and new chapters on mindfulness, ritual, 12-step spirituality, prayer, and feminine spirituality enhance application to practice. *Requests for digital versions from the ACA can be found on wiley.com. *To request print copies, please visit the ACA website here. *Reproduction requests for material from books published by ACA should be directed to [email protected]