Men & Women
enjoying the difference
By Lawrence J. Crabb
In this thoughtful exploration of human relationships, Dr. Lawrence J. Crabb addresses a fundamental challenge that undermines our connections with others: our natural tendency to prioritize our own needs above all else. Drawing from his extensive experience in counseling and ministry, Crabb reveals how this self-centered approach creates barriers to meaningful intimacy and genuine understanding between men and women.
The author presents a transformative alternative he calls becoming "other-centered," a shift that requires us to move beyond our instinctive focus on personal well-being. Through real-life examples from his professional practice, Crabb illustrates both the destructive patterns that emerge from self-absorption and the healing possibilities that arise when we learn to truly see and serve one another.
Central to Crabb's message is the recognition that men and women possess distinct qualities and perspectives that, when properly understood and respected, can become sources of profound mutual enrichment rather than conflict. He argues that these differences, far from being obstacles to overcome, are designed to complement and enhance our relationships when approached with wisdom and appreciation.
This practical guide offers readers a pathway toward deeper, more satisfying connections that transcend surface-level compatibility. Crabb's insights promise not just improved relationships, but the possibility of discovering lasting joy in our interactions with the opposite sex through a fundamental reorientation of how we approach love and partnership.
What You'll Discover
- ✓ Explore Sex role, religious aspects
- ✓ Explore Men (Christian theology)
- ✓ Explore Theological anthropolgy
- ✓ Explore Religious aspects
- ✓ Explore Christianity
- ✓ Explore Sex differences
- ✓ Explore Religious aspects of Women
- ✓ Explore Religious aspects of Sex role
Topics
Details
- Published
- 1991
- Publisher
- Zondervan
- ISBN-10
- 0310338301
- Pages
- 221
- Language
- EN
- LC Classification
- BT708.C72 1991
