There are many books that have been written regarding the nature of males and females both from within and outside the church. Many seek to explain the different roles of men and women, maybe the differences of how we each handle various aspects of our lives, and so forth. In spite of others attempts John and Stasi Eldredge have created a book which goes deeper(in my opinion).
Instead of pointing out differences or trying to delegate specific gender roles, John and Stasi work together to help the reader come to a better understanding of the desires women find within thier hearts in the deepest spiritual sense. Through the use of scripture, testimonies, and life experience the authors help the reader search thier hearts for thier own deepest desires which the Lord has placed there. They search the questions in our hearts. Those questions we have asked all our lives. Am I beautiful? Am I worth it? Am I lovable?
With each chapter the reader will find themselves searching thier own life, past hurts and pains, struggles, and questions and begin to understand why so many of us never believe how amazing we truely are. I began to understand more about who God created me as a woman, an image bearer of the character of the Lord in this world. You also come to a stronger realization that nothing, not a relationship, material possession, or compliment can fully answer your question or fill the void. Only that love found in a relationship with Christ Jesus makes us whole and heals us from the past. This is an amazing book and I think would be a good read for anyone who wants to better understand thier heart.
John Eldredge has also written a book that coincides with "Captivating" for men titled, "Wild at Heart", which challanges men to also look at the deepest desires of thier own hearts and to allow God to make them fully alive.
John and Stasi reside in Colorado Springs, CO and work with Ransomed Heart Ministries.
Rachel
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