{"title":"Ellen Mary Dykas | Authors","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"author-info-row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"author-info-text\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"item\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEllen Mary Dykas, MA, is the Director of Equipping for Ministry to Women for Harvest USA. She has been in vocational ministry for more than thirty years as a Bible teacher, women’s ministry leader, and speaker. She is the author of several books and minibooks, including\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eToxic Relationships: Taking Refuge in Christ; Sexual Faithfulness: Gospel-Infused, Practical Discipleship for Women;\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/minibooks-singleness-and-relationship-books-your-dating-relationship-and-your-sexual-past-how-much-to-share\"\u003eYour Dating Relationship and Your Sexual Past: How Much to Share\u003c\/a\u003e,\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/minibooks-books-on-women-issues-sex-and-the-single-girl-smart-ways-to-care-for-your-heart\"\u003eSex and the Single Girl: Smart Ways to Care for Your Heart\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e. In addition, she wrote the Harvest USA video discipleship course\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eTransforming Love: Women, Sexual Struggles, and Help in Christ. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"sex-and-the-single-girl-smart-ways-to-care-for-your-heart","title":"Sex and the Single Girl: Smart Ways to Care for Your Heart","description":"\u003csection data-role=\"description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur 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?\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThrough 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Ellen Mary Dykas","offers":[{"title":"Book","offer_id":49951618466021,"sku":"9781938267901","price":6.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"eBook","offer_id":49951618498789,"sku":"9781938267130","price":6.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0807\/5617\/9173\/files\/Sex-and-the-Single-Girl__78871.1753471449.1280.1280.jpg?v=1783345973"},{"product_id":"living-together-when-marriage-is-the-best-choice","title":"Living Together: Why Marriage Is the Best Choice","description":"\u003csection data-role=\"description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePast broken relationships, concerns about compatibility, and finances are just some of the reasons for the growing trend of couples living together without getting married. But marriage is not just a cultural institution by which people merge lives, bank accounts and homes, God is intimately involved in our relationships and his plan is for couples to express their love and oneness in their marriage relationship.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEllen Dykas explains that marriage is about more than a husband and a wife. It's a picture of the enduring relationship God has entered into with his people, through the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Our commitment to each other mirrors God's commitment to us. Marriage is hard work, but it is worth it, as glory to God and goodness in your life will come as you live out your faithfulness to God in your marriage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Ellen Mary Dykas","offers":[{"title":"Book","offer_id":49952500449509,"sku":"9781942572435","price":6.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"eBook","offer_id":49952500482277,"sku":"9781942572442","price":6.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0807\/5617\/9173\/files\/Living-Together__96408.1753471438.1280.1280.jpg?v=1783355428"},{"product_id":"your-dating-relationship-and-your-sexual-past-how-much-to-share","title":"Your Dating Relationship and Your Sexual Past: How Much to Share","description":"\u003csection data-role=\"description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou 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.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaybe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEllen 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.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWeaving 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Ellen Mary Dykas","offers":[{"title":"Book","offer_id":49952579551461,"sku":"9781645070122","price":6.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"eBook","offer_id":49952579584229,"sku":"9781645070146","price":6.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0807\/5617\/9173\/files\/Your-Dating-Relationship-and-Your-Sexual-Past__50548.1753471465.1280.1280.jpg?v=1783358161"},{"product_id":"sexual-wholeness-for-women-transformation-from-the-inside-out","title":"Sexual Wholeness for Women: Transformation from the Inside Out","description":"\u003csection data-role=\"description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"none\"\u003eCounselor Ellen Mary Dykas gently guides\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003e women \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"none\"\u003estruggling with sexual sin \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003eto the healing power and heart transformation of the gospel.   \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"none\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-props='{\"201341983\":0,\"335559739\":0,\"335559740\":240}'\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"none\"\u003eWomen 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"none\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-props='{\"201341983\":0,\"335559739\":0,\"335559740\":240}'\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"none\"\u003eIn \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003eSexual Wholeness for Women\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"none\"\u003e, 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 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003egood design for sexuality and the heart issues that are intertwined with their \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"none\"\u003estruggles\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003e. They will gain hope as they learn how finding their identity in Christ moves them away from harmful patterns toward \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"none\"\u003elasting change in their \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003ethoughts, actions, and relationships. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"none\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-props='{\"201341983\":0,\"335559739\":0,\"335559740\":240}'\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"none\"\u003eApplicable to a wide range of struggles, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"none\"\u003eincluding pornography, sexual addictions, adultery, same sex attraction, fantasies, masturbation, and unhealthy relationships.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-props='{\"201341983\":0,\"335559739\":0,\"335559740\":240}'\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"none\"\u003eCompassionate, biblical lessons\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"none\"\u003e include readings and prompts for individual reflection as well as questions for group discussion and sharing. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-props='{\"201341983\":0,\"335559739\":0,\"335559740\":240}'\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"none\"\u003ePractical\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003e leader’s notes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"none\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003eassist mentors and group facilitators as they walk alongside women who are seeking freedom and healing through the gospel.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-props='{\"201341983\":0,\"335559739\":0,\"335559740\":240}'\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Ellen Mary Dykas","offers":[{"title":"Book","offer_id":51375062221029,"sku":"9781645076278","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"eBook","offer_id":52923450327269,"sku":"9781645076285","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0807\/5617\/9173\/files\/Sexual-Wholeness-for-Women-cover__45445.1765219699.1280.1280.jpg?v=1783400305"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0807\/5617\/9173\/collections\/Ellen_Mary_Dykas.jpg?v=1777877353","url":"https:\/\/newgrowthpress.com\/collections\/ellen-mary-dykas.oembed","provider":"New Growth Press","version":"1.0","type":"link"}