Friends in the Bedroom but Strangers in Church

This is a true story about a womanwho struggled through an adulterousrelationship with a man for six years.What began as unexplained teenagerattraction and youthful curiosity,carried into her adult life where itresurfaced again, only to consume herand eventually spiral out of control. This candid story exposes anunderlying dilemma that exists withinthe Church. It reveals the life experienceof a professed Christian womanwho convinced herself that a uniquefriendship outside of Gods maritaldesign was her destined path. Overtime, the intrinsic connection becameintimate. Both parties acknowledgedthe relationship was based on curiosityand infatuation; yet, despite herChristian upbringing and foundation,their negotiation and illicit justificationspanned beyond two decades. What begins as lust of the eye canlead to negative complex ramificationswhen we allow ourselves to bargain withthe enemy as this couple did. Still, herstory is not unique. It is a revelation toreaders who identify with her battle.Hers is a testimony of Gods forgiveness,yet, a reminder that His transformationrarely comes without struggle. Despitedisillusionment, this womans life hadreached rock bottom. Fortunately, shewas introduced to therapeutic healing.Through professional intervention, shewas guided toward completeness andrighteousness according to Gods Word.