What Are You Waiting For?

In her research to truly understand God's thoughts on the subject, Gresh discovered a single ancient Hebrew word that carries an enlightening message about the true purpose of sex. Yada - the verb used in the phrase "And Adam lay with his wife Eve" - means "to know, to be known, to be deeply respected." This one word captures the deep emotional and spiritual qualities of a healthy sexual relationship that meets a man's need to be respected and a woman's need for intimacy.

It also explains why a casual attitude toward sex results in pain and disappointment. Directly confronting the wrong notions about sex that pervade our culture today, Gresh helps older teen girls and young adult women move beyond the simplistic admonition that true love waits to develop a full theology of sex that addresses their unspoken questions and helps them capture the vision of a truly fulfilling love.