“Created to be His Help Meet”
This book is a must read for any Christian woman who desires to have a heavenly marriage. Debbie Pearl has delivered a compelling scriptural exhortation to young wives. She uses Titus 2:4-5 as her guide, stepping through each of the things that the aged women are encouraged to teach the young women (ie be sober, love husbands, love children, be discreet, be chaste…etc). Woven throughout the book are letters which she has received on related topics. She addresses these in a very bold way, never shying away from the truth. Michael steps in at the end to address some difficult circumstances in marriage.
My favorite part was the story of how she and Michael (her pastor at the time) became engaged after a gospel meeting for young hippies. Debbie also tells several hilarious stories which illustrate her own fun-loving attitude and how this can impact your man (the trash bag story had me rolling!). The thing that stands out about the book is the wisdom contained therein. Wisdom which is rooted in believing God’s Word, as it is written.
Two things were most helpful to me: Attitude helps (the Pearls are chock-full of attitude wisdom), and a better understanding of the sexual nature of men.
Visit www.nogreaterjoy.org to purchase a copy. They also have an excerpt from the book online.
I agree with you, Dani! Two thumbs up on the book! I have read it at least twice. I read my favorite parts again whenever I get the chance. I am not married yet, but I plan to be a treasured help meet to my man when he comes along. Things will never be perfect, and he will never have it all figured out, but being heirs together for the grace of life is what Christ wants us to see as he relates marriage to Christ and the Church. Debi hits it right on, and I don’t think any woman should miss out on this chunk of wisdom!