Becoming What God Intended Book Details

Sex Food & God

Breaking Free from Temptations, Compulsions & Addictions
by Dr. David Eckman

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People from all walks of life give in to temptations and adopt patterns of secrecy and shame. David Eckman reveals how appetites can dominate the lives of men and women, and addictions to sex, pornography, food, chemicals, and even work can take hold. This is a much–needed Christian look at fighting addiction that should be in every church and home.

Using groundbreaking research and offering compassionate understanding rooted deeply in Scripture, David Eckman shares

how and why unhealthy appetites grip people and trap them in a fantasy world
how God responds gently to weakness and failure
how shame and guilt disappear when we realize His passionate delight in us
how four great experiences of the spiritual life break the addiction cycle
how enjoyment of our relationship with God actually guards us from addiction

Readers will discover how to break the pattern of out–of–control desires and extend grace, not judgment, to those facing such struggles.

Bob & Gerri Boyd are hosts for the Issues in Education Radio show that is heard on over 500 radio stations in North America:

"David Eckman's excellent book SEX, FOOD & GOD is a must read for every Christian and even non-Christians. The beautiful, inspiring, heart warming message woven throughout the book is that God is not distant but close and wants to be their Heavenly Father, even their 'daddy.'

How many Christians are really living the abundant life? Many say they know God loves them but how many really know that their Heavenly Father LIKES them and has a passionate delight in them? That His love is not based on how well they perform or if they are struggling with addictions God is not there to punish them but to bless them. This is a message that everyone needs to hear - not once but many times.

This book is liberating because our focus becomes our true identity in Christ and the wonderful, unconditional love and kindness of our heavenly Father. Be blessed and read this great book!" --Bob & Geri Boyd

David Eckman’s wisdom and vision helped me come face to face with “Issues I thought I had addressed long ago…The pain I have lived with so long is now gone, thank to being able to give all of my family background over to God.” --Cheryl, Sacramento, California

“In reaching our students in the areas of their heart…In dealing with areas of addictions, eating disorders, and sexual disorders, nothing we’ve done has been more effective than what David Eckman’s material has done for us.” --Tim Rule, Northwest Associate Director Campus Crusade for Christ

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About the Author

David Eckman, PhD, grew up in a dysfunctional family and came to the Lord as a teen. His emotions remained frozen through years of theological study and pastoring, until he finally gained a picture of how God truly loved him. When he became dean and professor at Western Seminary, he began to do extensive personal counseling; and in 1997 he co founded BWGI Seminars, which seeks to bring about spiritual transformation through helping people understand who they are in Christ. Becoming Who God Intended is his first book for Harvest House.