Abbie has done her best to escape her violent past. But in the process, she's avoided love, life and desire. So when she sees her equally closed off neighbour, Ivan, performing for her one night through his window, she can't stop looking... 'Deep Desires' is an intense, sensual read perfect for anyone lusting after more than 'Fifty Shades'. Voyeuristic pleasures become Abbie Gough's lifeline. But as she comes alive and craves more, Ivan backs away. He has his own secrets, the kind that draw her into kinky games and her own shameful desires, while also preventing the bond of real intimacy between them. Now she's found someone so special, she's not about to give up easily. And she's willing to do whatever it takes to melt Ivan's dark and cool exterior. Even if captivating him means pushing through her limits to whatever lies beyond.
Desire. Desire could be anything that we long for. Whether it comes true or not, desire for something makes life worth living. Deepest desires are the ones that have been bottled up within oneself for far too long, accompanied by silent yearning and soundless sighing. They reflect one’s true self, at it's core. This anthology explores the deepest desires of various individuals, by providing an opportunity to confess their deeply hidden wishes, an outlet of sorts. Some desires aren’t meant to stay hidden. Or, are they?
Claiming Our Deepest Desires integrates the spirituality of marriage with the practical experience of marriage. M. Bridget Brennan and Jerome L. Shen, a married couple, invite readers to reflect on God's call to marriage, the nature of the call, and the acceptance. Readers contemplate true love, intimacy, and how love is expressed and received in their marriage. The book addresses attitudes that are helpful for dealing with obstacles and fears that hinder intimacy. The rhythms, cycles, and stages in a marriage are discussed to provide awareness for a married couple. The wants, needs, and requirements for the relationship are acknowledged. The authors delve into some specific aspects of marriage by considering the process of making decisions as a couple, discussing making life choices, and different perspectives on the use of time and money. One chapter is devoted to love making. Communication and conflict resolution are brought up as well as the call to mission. The book ends by focusing on the hopes, dreams, and Vision that we have for marriage and how that motivates us to live better and more joy-filled lives today. Claiming Our Deepest Desires is for adults in healthy committed married relationships, who wish to grow in love and intimacy to realize the full promise of marriage. Ideally spouses will read, reflect on, and discuss the book together. It can be used by individuals, small groups, or as a supplemental text to university-level courses. Chapters are Call to Marriage," *What Is Love and Intimacy? - *Growing in Love and Intimacy, - *The Dynamics of Relationship, - *Making Decisions on Life Choices, Time, and Money, - *Making Love in a Sexually Charged World, - *Conflict and Communication, - *Mission: Fruit of a Vibrant Marriage, - and *The Fruit of Love Is Joy. - Exercises and reflection questions are provided at the end of each chapter. M. Bridget Brennan is the director of marriage ministry at St. Francis Xavier Church on the campus of St. Louis University. She serves as a consultant with the St. Louis Archdiocesan Office of Laity and Family Life. She is founder and president of The Cana Institute. She also serves as an adjunct instructor at Aquinas Institute School of Theology and St. Louis Community College. Jerome L. Shen served as director of fundamental research for DuPont Protein Technology International for several years. Presently he serves as visiting professor of chemistry at Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville, Illinois. Bridget and Jerry travel throughout the United States presenting retreats and workshops for married couples. In addition, they direct marriage preparation seminars for first-time marriages, second-time marriages, and inter-faith marriages. "
As human beings, we are created with universal longings. Where can our restless hearts find fulfillment? Philosopher and apologist Greg Ganssle argues that our widely shared human aspirations are best understood in the light of the Christian story, and that the good news of Jesus Christ makes sense of—and fulfills—our deepest desires.
From his Jesuit background, Bernie Owens has written a twenty-first-century version of Teresa of Avila’s sixteenth-century classic, The Interior Castle. He writes in an experiential, easy-to-read style with numerous contemporary stories taken from North American and African cultures to illustrate the seven stages of spiritual growth Teresa describes. His book is a map for those seeking guidance on how to grow into praying and living contemplatively and dispose themselves for entering the deeper stages of the spiritual journey. Finally, he names issues that frequently emerge during the spiritual journey, describes the way for becoming a Beloved Disciple of Jesus as a proven path for living intimately with Christ and the Triune God, and, lastly, presents the kind of God Teresa knew and fiercely loved.
Shares inspirational anecdotes to encourage readers to pursue happiness, outlining step-by-step meditations and practical exercises for identifying innermost desires and achieving fulfillment.
Befriending Our Desires portrays the intimate connection between desire and the spiritual journey. Philip Sheldrake explores the role of desire in relation to God, prayer, sexuality, making choices, and responding to change.
"Personal Power - Desire Power: Your Energizing Forces Vol-3" by William Walker Atkinson is an insightful book that explores the dynamics of desire and its role in personal empowerment. The book emphasizes the importance of understanding and harnessing the energy of desire, recognizing it as a powerful driving force that propels individuals toward their aspirations. Through practical exercises and techniques, Atkinson guides readers on a journey of self-discovery, helping them clarify their desires, align them with their values, and develop an action plan to manifest their aspirations. With wisdom, the author empowers readers to embrace their desires and use them as catalysts for personal growth and achievement. "Personal Power - Desire Power" serves as a roadmap for individuals seeking to harness the energy of their desires, create a compelling vision for their lives, and take inspired action to bring their dreams into reality.
In the time of Saul, the people of God were in a small minority in a context of spiritual decline, yet Jonathan, who had an abusive father, courageously called six hundred men who were hiding in caves onto the battlefield. The battle shifted for Gods people because of one mans outstanding courage. Through the onslaught of secularism, humanism, and related ideologies, the church is viewed by the culture to be irrelevant-, a bit like these men hiding in caves because of the odds that are against them. Is this because men have been under some kind of enchantment? Under a spell from the enemy, who is inherently intangible and has caused the decline of Western culture from a biblical worldview to individualism, whose central idea now is that society can be composed of individuals without a central values system and heritage holding them together? To destroy a nation, the enemy has tried to dismantle families and, thus, masculinity and femininity. Therefore, a historical father absence is ultimately a spiritual battle and must be seen as such. Jesus lived in a little platoon of twelve men, trained, invested in, and released them; therefore we have a proven model to follow, why then have men been in serious decline from the church? Mentors and spiritual fathers who know their calling are needed to produce men who will reproduce disciples who in turn will also be mentors and spiritual fathers with courage and vision to restore the broken foundations. The foundations have been progressively dismantled, but men are called to be the foundation by knowing that as followers of Jesus Christ, we are the beloved of God, and this can be a catalyst to finding and living our calling to live in His larger story together.
In todays fast-paced world, it is more important than ever to create a lifestyle that focuses on the mind, body, spirit balance. The author guides spiritual seekers on a creative journey by nourishing connections to truth, healing, inner peace, faith and love. She facilitates the activation of your own inner wisdom, shifts limited perspectives and reframes obstacles to open your heart path and actualize your dreams. Using practical tools and innovative ideas, DuFermont inspires an authentic transformation that embraces natures grace through metaphor and heartfelt themes such as healing, hope, possibility and complete realignment with ones true self. She invites you to access the courage to express your uniqueness, illuminate your truth and cherish today! This guide reminds all of us that we are responsible for our own path in life. Divine Dimensions: Expressions in Daily Life is a useful resource that offers timeless principles to seekers who want to honor their soul contract, live life fully in the present and realize their innate potential.
