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Recommended
Books:
Sex,
Love, Dating and Relationships
Boy
Meets Girl
By Joshua and Sharon Harris
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Description:
Joshua Harris follows
up his bestselling I Kissed Dating Goodbye with Boy Meets Girl, the
story of how he met and married his wife, Shannon. Where Harris's first
book encouraged readers to throw off modern ideas of romantic fixation,
Boy Meets Girl goes to the next level and urges single Christian men
and women to pursue courtship, and ultimately marriage, thoughtfully
and prayerfully. Knowing that many readers will balk at the idea of
premeditated courtship, Harris insists that dating should not be emotional
recreation but rather a careful decision rooted in obedience to God.
While the anecdotes used to reveal true-to-life scenarios about dating
pitfalls are somewhat elementary (and geared to those in their 20s),
Harris succeeds in hammering home the point that obedience to God's
word, selfless love, community, purity, and satisfaction in God are
the most important aspect of any relationship. The last section of the
book is particularly practical, discussing forgiveness of past sexual
sin, questions to ask before tying the knot, and how an understanding
of our sinful nature can lead to conflict resolution. For Harris's mere
twentysomething years of life experience, his maturity and devotion
to God are sincere evidence that he has indeed practiced what he has
preached, resulting in a passionate relationship with the love of his
life. --Jill Heatherly
Reviews
from readers:
 This is an excellent
book! I read through it, the same day I got it and I plan on reading
it over again :) It is very easy to read, very straight forward. This
book complements the first book (I Kissed Dating Goodbye) by showing
you tangible means of applying what you learn in the first book... Josh
has the same passion as the first book. I would recommend this book
to ALL singles young, old, divorced and widowed. Actually the lady that
I live with is married and she read the book and just wept... this book
has reminded her of God's provision, incomparable grace, unmatchable
forgiveness and undying love for us... So married folks, don't be turned
off-- this is worth reading! God has used this book as a means of grace
for me. By God's Spirit this book has served to renew my mind and give
me tremendous hope! Blessings people as you read this! Hope it will
challenge you and provoke you!
I
recently started reading this book with a girl I am interested in. I
could never have imagined a better way to get to know her and spend
time with her. Joshua Harris' stories are incredible but even more so
is the way he analyzes a relationship. From friendship to courtship,
this is an amazing look at the Christian aspect of a relationship and
the guidance that God should have over it. It is wonderful for couples
who are considering dating because of the way it will make you discuss
each others' thoughts and expectations. Buy this and I promise you won't
regret it. We can barely put it down.
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Pure
Excitement
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Book
Description:
Packed with encouragement
and heartrending letters from kids, this is an excellent resource for
helping young adults find the courage and conviction to abstain from
sex until marriage.
Synopsis:
This book equips teens to make wise decisions regarding dating
and sexuality by teaching them God's standards. It reminds them that
many of their choices will have lifelong consequences, and reveals insights
to help them develop godly character.
Reviews:
This
book is absolutely amazing! It contains all sorts of advice for teenagers
on sex, love and dating--in a Christian context, which is the best part.
It is so hard to find a book that looks at teen relationships from a
Christian point of view, but this book is a great one. It contains all
the advice you'll ever need to know on how to make sure your love life
is what God wants it to be. This book is a must-read for all Christian
teens.
As
far as books that help you, this is my favorite and I have read MANY!
This book gives it to you straight. Bottom line is that if you want
an AWESOME marriage, you better stay away from all this junk the world
puts out. I have a hard time in that and this book was excellent in
that area. I reccommend it to all teens that have this problem as well
as any who don't have to worry about it. IT'S AWESOME and really gets
into scripture to see what it says about sex and all.
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I
Kissed Dating Goodbye
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Book
Description:
Countless teens today feel depressed or discouraged because they don't
have a boyfriend or girlfriend. Many single Christians feel frustrated
with cultural expectations and patterns of dating. Youth pastors and
parents find themselves dealing with young adults who fall into sexual
temptation or spend more energy on dating than on following God.
Synopsis:
Offering
a new approach to dating relationships, calling young adults away from
playing the dating game and revealing how they can live a lifestyle
of sincere love, true purity, and purposeful singleness, this book will
inspire teens and young adults to remap their romantic lives in the
light of God's Word
Reviews:
Definitely What We Need to Read
Reviewer: A reader from Los Angeles, CA USA
This book has taken my breath away. For years, I was searching for the
answers; and God has directed this young man to write this book. "I
Kissed Dating Goodbye" has inspired me to stand up for my values, no
matter what this corrupting society may believe is right. We need to
learn to stand up for our faith -- no matter what the cost. Afterall,
this world will perish, God is infinite. We need to learn to set up
high standards and absolutes. Joshua Harris has proved to me that we
are not the only ones out there, and change needs to begin with us.
I have kissed dating goodbye, and am proud of it. I know that God will
see my heart and honor my desires. It takes discipline and character
to be able to carry this out. You have to read this book to yourself.
I have passed this book to practically everyone I know. I get the same
results everytime. At first, you're reluctant because of the title,
but once you read the whole thing, it blows you away. I know. The first
time I read this book, I could not put it down. I read the whole thing
in one day. Don't be afraid to stand against the tide. Change needs
to happen in this world. This book shows a very good way to do that.
You have to read this.
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Passion
and Purity: Learning to Bring...
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Synopsis:
Popular
seminar speaker Elisabeth Elliot has written a book about bringing one's
love life under the authority of Jesus Christ. She gives direction in
such areas as singleness or marriage, putting God's desires ahead of
personal desires, what men look for in a woman, virginity and chastity,
and the man's and woman's role in relationships.
Reviews:
 a
highly recommended read for Christian singles
from College Station, TX
Let me start off by saying that I've read this book at least 3 or 4
times in the 2.5 years I've owned it. I think that there is some excellent
insight within, as well as a great story to be told. This book is less
like a book on Christian dating and more like a book on finding the
right spouse in Christ. If you're looking for a book on that controversial
subject, look elsewhere. I think it's best to get to know people of
the opposite sex by hanging out in groups, rather than casually dating...just
wanted to get my 2 cents in. ;) Some of Elisabeth Elliot's advice may
be unpalatable to this generation, but a lot of it is dead-on, including
her admonition to young ladies to wait and not to pursue young men.
I have a few warnings about this book, and then I'll tell you to buy
it anyway: 1) It calls for a VERY high view of God's sovereignty (but
He's up to the challenge) 2) The first time I read it, I was afraid
that God didn't want me to get married. This was probably because this
couple has a really LONG and unique courtship, and because the first
time I read it I was hoping to get married sooner rather than later.
Despite those warnings, I race through this book searching for wisdom
every time I read it. One important theme: wait on God's time. Until
it IS His time for you to marry, get this book.
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