Ellen Dykas – författare

You are in a serious, committed dating relationship, and you are thinking about marriage. Or perhaps you are already engaged and are eagerly counting down the weeks until your wedding. But there's a weight in the back of your mind. You haven't shared your sexual past.Maybe you're even hiding a current sexual addiction. But you're also not sure if your boyfriend or girlfriend needs to know details of your sexual past or present. Won't talking about it bring more harm than good? You wonder whether you need to share anything and, if yes, what you should share.Ellen Dykas explains that in order to start marriage on a healthy and solid footing, couples need to build a foundation of trust, vulnerability, and openness so they can make wise decisions about a lifetime of commitment.Weaving in the beauty and freedom of the grace of Jesus, Ellen gives principles that will guide readers in how to walk in honesty and transparency with each other and encourage them to rest in the forgiveness of the Lord for their past.

Women are sexual beings just as much as men are, however, they often experience an even “louder silence” regarding their sexual sin and temptation. Sexual brokenness often fills women with shame and confusion, and it takes a great amount of courage and humility to take the step forward and ask for support. With the help of the Holy Spirit, and the wisdom of God’s Word, women can experience transformation that works from the inside out to bring about a new life of freedom and joy.In Sexual Wholeness for Women, Dykas, helps women move from shame and brokenness to healing and wholeness. This 12-session workbook, designed for use in discipleship relationships and small groups, will help women gain a deeper understanding of God’s good design for sexuality and the heart issues that are intertwined with their struggles. They will gain hope as they learn how finding their identity in Christ moves them away from harmful patterns toward lasting change in their thoughts, actions, and relationships.Compassionate, biblical lessons include readings and prompts for individual reflection as well as questions for group discussion and sharing and are applicable to a wide range of struggles, including pornography, sexual addictions, adultery, same sex attraction, fantasies, masturbation, and unhealthy relationships. Practical leader’s notes assist mentors and group facilitators as they walk alongside women who are seeking freedom and healing through the gospel.

Our world has a lot to say about sex, but it all comes down to this: you can do whatever you want. But is that the smart way to care for your heart? Perhaps you have already experienced the emotional and spiritual fallout that comes with sexual "freedom." How many times has your heart been broken?Through her own experience, Ellen Dykas offers the way to protect your heart by following God's plan for your sexuality and pursuing healthy relationships and sexual wholeness through the grace and strength Christ provides. Because the smartest way to care for your heart is to give it to the One who knows you and loves you best.