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What does the Bible really say about identity and gender, dating and sex? Are its teachings out of date and repressive? Or are they the way to joy and contentment?
Long-time youth worker Jennifer Kvamme knows teens are grappling with these questions. In this book she helps readers cut through the cultural confusion and find answers to questions like:
Rather than listing dos and don’ts, this book looks at the whole story of God’s love for us to give readers an essential backdrop for the Bible’s teachings on sexuality. It will help you navigate wisely complex issues around dating, sex and gender. You’ll not only learn how to honor Jesus in this area of life, but why he can be trusted to bring the kind of lasting joy and contentment that “sexual freedom” can’t. You'll discover there’s hope even if your experience of sexuality has been painful, complicated, or filled with shame.
Each chapter includes reflection questions to help you think through these issues and apply them to your own life, as well as a discussion guide for youth groups.
You will be encouraged to trust Jesus with your deepest desires as you follow him in all of life, including your sexuality and relationships.
More to the Story is an excellent resource for students, parents, youth leaders, and others. It is deeply rooted in Scripture and puts Jesus—his life, death, resurrection, love, wisdom, and power—at the center of things. Jennifer writes with compassion and candor, sympathetic to the real and painful struggles of young people (and others), yet also direct in sharing God’s truth as the standard for navigating life and the basis of true peace and freedom. Far from being moralizing or legalistic, this book insightfully sets human sexuality in the larger context of God’s design in offering human beings relational intimacy with ...himself. In chapters that explore a variety of aspects of identity and sexuality, Jennifer presents Scriptural reflection, practical counsel, and resources for further exploration. Hers is a sympathetic ear and a winsome voice. Highly recommended.
What does Scripture have to say about our sexuality? In More to the Story, Jennifer M. Kvamme gives deep answers to real questions on attraction, identity, and relationships.
True Intimacy
What I appreciated most about this book is that it really gets down to the fundamentals of who God created us to be. Kvamme says that our sexuality is actually ...just a glimpse of something deeper. Sex is supposed to show us, in a tangible way, the love that Jesus has for his people. Our sin makes us out of sync with God’s design. Christ came into the world to show us the reality of true intimacy with God.
I was most interested to read of our three layers of identity. The first is the way that God created you, the second is how God has re-created the believer, and the third is our identity in Christ. These identities are a gift from God to help us see who we are supposed to be.
Wisdom and Wonder
Kvamme carefully teaches on desires, singleness, and intimacy — but what makes this book really stand out is the way that it doesn’t shy away from pornography. Kvamme shares strategies to help: recognize the root, recreate habits, enlist help, and look to Jesus. With the power of the Holy Spirit, there is hope for those who are hurting or broken — including those who have been abused.
Kvamme concludes with encouragement: It is worth it to get to know Jesus and submit your sexuality to him. Perfect for teens and a great resource for parents and pastors — this book champions the wisdom and wonder of God in designing us for his glory.
I received a media copy of More to the Story and this is my honest review.
When I first looked at the cover of this book, and read what it was about: I was somewhat skeptical regarding where the author would take it, and if it would line up with scripture.
I was pleasantly surprised to see the gospel beautifully explained in chapter 3.
The book does a great job at explaining why we were made, and for what purpose.
The author also uses a lot of scripture to back up her reasoning.
I would have liked to see more advice in how to handle certain situations; however I think this book makes a good resource ...for starting these conversations amongst young adults, and the gender crisis we see that is so prevalent in today’s world.
This book is an easy-to-read resource, with a format that feels geared more towards teens/young adults.
I did appreciate the reflection questions at the end of each chapter, which allow you to really focus on what you’re learning.
I received a copy of this book from The Good Book Company in exchange for an honest review.
