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Binding: Paperback Dewey Decimal Number: 248.4 EAN: 9780785273424 Edition: Softcover Ed ISBN: 0785273425 Label: Thomas Nelson Languages:EnglishUnknownEnglishOriginal LanguageEnglishPublished Manufacturer: Thomas Nelson Number Of Items: 1 Number Of Pages: 240 Publication Date: May 14, 1997 Publisher: Thomas Nelson Studio: Thomas Nelson
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Product Description: The God who saves is also a God who woos His own to a relationship primarily of the heart. As we draw closer to Him, we must choose to let go of other less-wild lovers, such as perfectionistic driveness and self-indulgence. Eldredge and Curtis identify the lies offered by false loves and instruct us on the journey back to the Lover of our souls.In carefully crafted words and images, the authors entice the reader to his or her own journey of the heart, promising, It is possible to recover the lost life of our heart and with it the intimacy, beauty, and adventure of life with God.
Amazon.com Review: In The Sacred Romance, authors Brent Curtis and John Eldredge inspire readers to enter into the greatest romance of all time--one with God. Many Christians have tried to satiate the hunger of their hearts by substituting the love of God with things from this world. Since "our heart is the key to the Christian life," this often leads to spiritual stagnation and unhappiness, while God, the "Great Lover," attempts to lavishly adorn us with His perfect love. Doubting God's goodness coupled with fear of trusting Him blind the believer and prevent him from being wooed by God into a rich relationship. Life can soon become empty, cold, and worthless. Through personal narrative, Curtis and Eldredge take turns convincing the reader not only that God is good, but that recklessly abandoning oneself to Him results in a fulfilling life of abundance and awe. In this portrayal of God's character, the obvious error lies in believing that He could need anything from His creatures, or that He could be "hurt" by their unrequited love. On the whole, however, this is a call to a more passionate relationship with the lover of our souls. A follow-up book, The Journey of Desire, was written by John Eldredge after Brent Curtis's tragic death. --Jill Heatherly
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Rating: - A warm and wonderful read!
I ordered my copy of the book as well as the workbook for a fraction of what I would have gotten it for brand new. I don't mind buying a good quality used copy for myself and thanks to Amazon they always have what I'm looking for! My small study group at church decided on this book since it has much insight to offer many of us. Check out the first few pages.
Rating: - Confusing Presentation of Good Points
Full of great reflections on God pursuing us as a lover pursues his beloved, this book will help remind you what it means to be loved by God. The writing is somewhat disconnected with stories and reviews of prior topics interrupting the flow of thoughts. Still, worth the read.
Rating: - Not a Girly Book
This is not a girly book; don't let the title fool you. The Sacred Romance was a really important book for me when I was in college. It helped me understand the big picture of the Bible: the story of God and the story of my own life. It helped me understand the difference between living by the rules and living spiritually.
Curtis and Eldredge pull a ton from Frederick Buechner, one of my top-five favorite authors. If you're interested in this book, you might also want to check out Buechner's ... Read More
Rating: - A Hopeful, Thougt-inducing Work
I loved this book; loved the softly-meandering journey it takes you on. It happened I picked it up at a time where I needed hope, however. The authors don't seek to downplay or avoid God's presence in all aspects of 'public' society today -there are references to movies, music, and other venues we often, as Christians, are told to steer clear of. Yet I think by doing so we limit God's reach -even limit His willingness TO reach. Call me romantic, but to believe He might use any/all avenues to move people seems ... Read More
Rating: - The Sacred Romance - Well Worth Reading
First, let me say that I have never written a book review before. However, I was so moved by The Sacred Romance, that I began seeking more information online. As I looked, I was distraught to find much negativity about the book and the authors. An individual who reviewed it on Amazon even gave it 1 star and said they couldn't even get past chapter 2. To that person, I urge you to go back and try again. Don't let the negativity of the "adversary" keep you from being enlightened by a different point of view. ... Read More
- A warm and wonderful read!
- Confusing Presentation of Good Points
- The Sacred Romance - Well Worth Reading