Marriage Done Right
Testimonials...

A  Blessing for the Heart
 God's Beautiful Place for Marital  Intimacy
 

• Rev. Clark Cothern, Sr. Pastor, Living Water Community Church, Ypsilanti, MI
  and author of At the Heart of Every Great Father
  Jim doesn't tiptoe around the tough issues associated with sex and God-given intimacy.  He dynamically balances biblical scholarship with practical application.  This is a must read for couples who want to put the spark back into marriage.  It's also a great book for pastors and counselors to give to couples seriously considering marriage.
   

• Diane Sollee, Founder and director, www.smartmarriages.com  and Colition for Marriage, Family and Couples Education
  "This book is fantastic.  Sheridan's insights on love, intimacy, sex and marriage are funny and compassionate, eloquent and logical, transforming and inspiring.  Your view of the Song of Solomon, Barbie dolls, sticky notes and screen savers will never be the same."
   

• Mike & Harriet McManus, Co-Chairs of Marriage Savers ®
  "James Sheridan presents a fresh, engaging yet profound perspective on what Scripture has to say about how husbands and wives can build the marriage that God intended them to have.  His approach is practical - full of clear illustrations that make the most complex biblical truths understandable and applicable.  Most important, he motivates couples to take steps to build a Godly marriage."
   

• Rev. Jeffrey Meyers, Christ Lutheran Church, LCMS, Overland Park, KS
  "A solid Biblical framework for sexuality is missing in most marriage preparation and enrichment materials.  A Blessing for the Heart fills this void.  It is liberating and vital for any marriage.  Jim Sheridan tells us in straightforward language what God intends for his people in the wonderful bond of marriage."
   

• Pastor Ron King, Grace Point EFC
  "A Blessing for the Heart is a delight to read!  I greatly appreciated the scholarship, practicality, and passion for the Lord and His design for marriage which Jim so capably communicates.  Most importantly, this book is an indispensable tool for couples who are seeking to take pleasure in their marriage as God intended."
   

• Kathy Kump, Tecumseh, Michigan
  I gave your book to my sister.  She recently called me for the sole purpose of telling me she read it in a single day and that she learned things that have helped her tremendously that she never encountered in previous readings on sex and marriage.  She also said that you made an excellent presentation of the woman's point of view.  I hope sales are booming.
   

• Gretchen Warwick, Ph.D.
  Clinical Psychologist, Warwick Associates
  Great!  An easy to read, and understand, exposition of the Biblical guidelines for having a happy marriage.
   

• David Olson, Ph.D.
  Professor, University of Minnesota and developer of the Prepare / Enrich the internationally used premarital inventory
  "Sheridan's insightful book helps couples discuss sexuality, which he presents within a spiritual context. This is a user friendly book that both premarital and married couples will benefit from reading and discussing.  From the first chapter, "Men and Women: A Biblical View", to the "Final Send-Off", Sheridan provides a clear understanding of intimacy in a biblical marriage. There are numerous scripture lessons from the Song of Solomon which are followed by sound insights on the differences between men and women in the areas of affection and sexual fulfillment." www.lifeinnovations.com 

• Dr. Barbara Markey, Ph.D.
  Center for Marriage and Family, Omaha, NE
  Author of Foccus, the internationally used premarital inventory.

  "James Sheridan opens wide the doors to conversation on sex and religion. He does not dance around topics.  with humor and respect, he drags or cajoles readers right to the heart of the matter.  ... A Blessing for the Heart will be an enlightening and entertaining read, which will truly bless the marriages of those who apply its insights."  (Taken from Dr. Markey's forward to A Blessing for the Heart.)

• Rev. Bob Larimore

  Trenton Hills United Brethren Church

  Adrian, MI

  "I read a lot of books on the subject of marriage and relationships, but as I was reading through Judge Sheridan's book, A Blessing for the Heart, I was struck by the stark realism.  He did not try to present a pristine picture of a sanitized "Ward and June" relationship.  Rather, he was very raw and very truthful about the reality of the gift of our sexuality and offered some very sage advice that may prove helpful in keeping any marriage together.  My gut response is:  We need more honesty like this in Christina literature.  And we as Christians should enjoy the gift of our sexuality within the context of our marriages to the fullest."

Sex and Marriage in the Biblical Marriage
Testimonials...

What do the experts on marriage education and marriage enrichment have to say about these tapes?

• Diane Sollee, founder and director,
  Coalition for Marriage, Family and Couples Education and www.smartmarriages.com
  “These tapes are fantastic. I highly recommend them to everyone - the religious and the non-religious. Sheridan gives us a compelling new understanding of love, intimacy, sex and marriage that is funny and compassionate, eloquent and logical, transforming and inspiring. Your view of the Song of Solomon, Barbie dolls, and sticky notes will never be the same. And, if you're the kind of person who eats dessert first, here's a hint - start with tape # 2.”

  “Who should buy them?

  “Couples - If you want to have MORE sex and better sex - intimate, spiritual and more passionate - buy these tapes. Take your marriage to new heights.

  “Congregations - great for couples discussion groups. Also, make them part of your lending library and encourage couples to check them out.

  “Counselors - give them to couples as homework. Use them as part of marriage education classes.”
   

• Mike & Harriet McManus, Co-Chairs of Marriage Savers.
  “James Sheridan presents a fresh, engaging yet profound perspective on what Scripture has to say about how husbands and wives can build the marriage that God intended them to have. His apporach is practical - full of clear illustrations that make the most complex biblical truths understandable and applicable. Most important, he motivates couples to take steps to build a Godly marriage.
   

• Barbara Markey, N.D., Ph.d.
  Author of Foccus, the internationally used premarital inventory
  Director, Family Life Office
  Associate Director, Creighton Center for Marriage and Family
  Omaha, NE
  “Sex and Romance in the Biblical Marriage presents a unique perspective for the thoughtful couple that wants to knit their faith life and their sex life together. Jim Sheridan builds a foundation around Scripture that puts the committed sexual relationship into a whole, healthy context. Pastoral persons could make use of this resource in their marriage preparation and marriage enrichment programming.”
   

• Charles D. Hurley
  President, Iowa Family Policy Center
  "I thank God that Judge Sheridan has been willing to tackle this sensitive topic, specifically targeting church audiences with Biblical advice. I'm afraid far too many Christians get their information on sex and romance either: 1) from TV, Cosmopolitan magazine, etc., which emphasize sexual and romantic pleasure apart from marriage, thereby legitimizing sin; or 2) from well-meaning critics who, in condemning sin, de-emphasize pleasure to the point of injuring the joyous marital bond God intends. Judge Sheridan stands in that delicate gap and offers hope for the misinformed, struggling Christian couple, and, better yet, offers foundational instruction to newlyweds before damaging patterns are established. Churches must teach these truths or Christians will, by default, be taught error by the world."