Summary
Ignite the intimate, passionate love God created you to enjoy with your mate. That's what this book is all about. Now in paper, When Two Become One shows couples how to make their love life the fulfilling experience it was meant to be. Christian counselor and certified sex therapist Christopher McCluskey and his wife, Rachel, introduce The Lovemaking Cycle©, an innovative model that helps readers see the difference between sex and making love. Much more than a how-to book, this practical, detailed resource offers a vision of lovemaking that facilitates a deeper experience of intimacy on all planes of marriage. Discussion questions and honest advice make this a must-read for all married couples, counselors, and anyone considering marriage.
Author Biography
Christopher McCluskey is a nationally known speaker, licensed counselor, and certified sex therapist. Rachel McCluskey is a former elementary school teacher who now homeschools their six children. She and Chris have coauthored several chapters in popular Christian books, including The Complete Marriage Book, A Celebration of Sex, and The Complete Christian Parenting Book. The McCluskeys live in Edgar Springs, Missouri.
Table of Contents
Preface |
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11 | (2) |
Acknowledgments |
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13 | (3) |
Introduction |
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16 | (7) |
Part 1 The Big Picture |
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1. A Crisis in Christian Sexuality |
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23 | (11) |
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2. The Difficulty of Talking Openly |
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34 | (11) |
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45 | (14) |
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4. Discovering God's Heart in Our Body |
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59 | (18) |
Part 2 A Practical Model |
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77 | (11) |
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6. Atmosphere: Creating an Environment Conducive to Lovemaking |
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88 | (13) |
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7. Arousal: Embracing Passion |
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101 | (12) |
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8. Apex: The Point of Surrender |
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113 | (11) |
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9. Afterglow: Basking in Oneness |
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124 | |
Part 3 Direct Application |
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135 | (18) |
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153 | (21) |
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12. Making Love All Day Long |
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174 | (9) |
Afterword |
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183 | (2) |
Notes |
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185 | |