Sex and the Soul of a Woman - Paula Rinehart - How God Restores the Beauty of Relationship from the Pain of Regret

Aug 2, 2026

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Explores how modern sexuality can obscure the deeper meaning of relationship, and how sexual brokenness can cost women touch with their real selves. Through a faith-centered lens, the author connects experiences of regret, longing, and lost identity to the need for healing and restoration. The book emphasizes that God can restore wholeness in love, rebuilding healthy relational roles beyond physical desire. Designed to support both personal reflection and group discussion, it guides readers toward a renewed heart and a genuinely good relationship.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryReligion & Spirituality

FormatPDF

Pages188

Reading Time7 h 54 min

AccessFree to download

Preface

Longing for Love

What Women Lose

A Woman’s Power

Power and Seduction

Protective Fences

Stepping on Each Other’s Toes

What Really Happens in Sex

Getting Back Your Heart

Recognizing a Good Man

Giving Yourself Away

The Good Relationship

The Making of a Man

Notes

Acknowledgments

About the Author

Praise for Sex and the Soul of a Woman

Afterword

Appendix A Brief Tour of What the Bible Has to Say about Sex and Sexuality

Sex and the Soul of a Woman How God Restores the Beauty of Relationship from the Pain of Regret Paula Rinehart [OceanofPDF.com](OceanofPDF.com) To my father, Ralph Corn, my husband, Stacy, and our son, Brady—three good men especially dear to me [OceanofPDF.com](OceanofPDF.com) Contents Cover Title Page Dedication Preface 1 Longing for Love 2 What Women Lose 3 A Woman’s Power 4 Power and Seduction 5 Protective Fences 6 Stepping on Each Other’s Toes 7 What Really Happens in Sex 8 Getting Back Your Heart 9 Recognizing a Good Man 10 Giving Yourself Away 11 The Good Relationship 12 The Making of a Man Notes Acknowledgments About the Author Praise for Sex and the Soul of a Woman Afterword Appendix A Brief Tour of What the Bible Has to Say about Sex and Sexuality Copyright About the Publisher Share Your Thoughts [OceanofPDF.com](OceanofPDF.com) Preface It’s a bit ironic that we live in an age in which we are bombarded with sexual images, the topic of sex is tossed about easily in conversations, and the experience of pleasure is considered aright. And yet—and yet, the meaning in sexuality has been nearly lost. Sexuality is a door that opens onto the richest secrets of your being, a purpose for your life that is larger than you. Simply put, any notions about sex will lead you to God in short order—and to the meaning of your life as a woman. That’s why it’s such a crucial quest. I hope this book will be one step on the road to the recovery of meaning for you. As you read, I hope you will feel that you are in the midst of a spirited conversation about where relationships with men are meant to lead and what roles sex and sexuality are meant to play in your life. I’d hope this book seems like one long cup of coʃee with someone who cares. We are sexually broken people—you, me, all of us. It’s a given. Perhaps this book will become a door into something more, something diʃerent, something healing. Hours and hours of listening to women tell their stories have formed this book. As I have listened to woman after woman describe the impact on her life of broken sexual bonds, I have been struck by how much of her real self she loses in this experience—often at an age before she even begins to come into her own. It’s like seeing a house with the lights on inside and the windows boarded up. So little light, so little life, shines out from within. Being parceled out sexually to too many men takes a toll on the spirit. When I listen to such stories, I sense a tiny sliver of the grief God feels—the God who created woman in his own image, with lifegiving potential. Yet while I sense God’s grief, I also gain fresh appreciation for the power of Christ and the wonder of the gospel to restore our actual selves. I am reminded of Jesus’ words: “Very truly I tell you, everyone who sins is a slave to sin. Now a slave has no permanent place in the family, but a son belongs to it forever. So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed.”1 Ultimately, only the One who made us can set us free. Let me say a few words about how to use this book in a group setting. The discussion of past sexual experiences in a group can bean enormously healing thing—but only if there is conɹdentiality and freedom. You will want to make sure everyone has agreed to keep what is spoken in that group right there—in that group. Similarly, if there are any questions at the end of the chapter that feel too revealing in a group setting, then feel the total freedom to say, “Ipass on that question.” Since the topic is sexuality, it’s especially helpful to close any group session in prayer. So, welcome. Fasten your seat belt. I think you will ɹnd this to bea good ride, an insightful journey, a helpful process, and maybe even a new beginning. —PAULA RINEHART APRIL 2010 [OceanofPDF.com](OceanofPDF.com) 1 Longing for Love If he wants her just for her body, that splits her. It means that she is good to

FAQs

Why does the book say sexuality can lose its meaning?

The preface argues that people are bombarded with sexual images and treat pleasure as the main point, causing the deeper purpose of sexuality to fade.

What does the book suggest women seek beyond sexual experiences?

It emphasizes longing for integration and a relationship that lasts—knowing he will be there not only in the moment but in ongoing, loving commitment.

How can a group discussion be used safely according to the book?

The author recommends confidentiality and freedom in the group, including skipping questions that feel too revealing and closing sessions with prayer.

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