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Incredible life-changing look at God's standards of purity
Joshua Harris is an wonderful author and speaker who loves the Lord with all his heart, soul, and mind. His strongest desire is for all people (children and adults) to change their outlook on romance and dating, God's view of love and sex, and on their behavior. I've read his book three times in the past two years. God has worked through Joshua's book to change my perspective on relationships with guys. I've been able to apply the principles that Joshua discusses in my daily life. By focusing on friendship with guys as brothers in Christ, instead of people to pursue for a romantic relationship, my relationship with the Lord has moved to a different level. I'm more concerned with doing what the Lord wants me to do, rather than trying my hardest to get a guy to notice me. It's tough to remember this on a daily basis, but Joshua's book is such an encouragement and such a radical approach to relationships. It's a must-read for all ages (9 and up).
Not just for SINGLES but for those of us who DATED years ago
I read this book at age 37 when my oldest child was interested in dating. I had to read it twice; once for my own personal application and again to apply it to teaching my children. I was amazed at Josh's God-given wisdom on the subject of relationships. He has an awsome understanding of matters that took me well into my 30's to achieve and more. This book helped me to address issues that have haunted me well into my married years that are directly resulted from my having dated as a teen. Hind sight is so wise and what I know now from my life's experiences, Josh describes in his book-and well done too. His input on purity is right on the mark.I have bought almost a dozen copies and given them to single friends in their late 20's, and late 30's (never married), as well as jr. high and high school-age nieces and nephews, my own children and even my mother. Input from these people have ranged from comments like, "not dating may be for some people, but that's not for me", "it is just too idealistic", to "I'll buy into this", and "I would rather be different than just like everyone else who is dating anyway". I believe those who think it is too idealistic are setting their standards in life way too low. As Christians, we must set the mark to perfection and keep on striving; otherwise, we are settling for less than the best and are setting ourselves up for failure and attack from Satan. If the conceps taught in this book are "not for you", and you are a Christian, then maybe you aren't really seeking God's will for your life in this area as well as other areas. Courtship rather than dating is Biblical; dating has no good outcomes. Read this book and then pass it on. Talk it up. It is a concept that is growing like wildfire. This generation coming up who is embracing courtship is going to be awsome in the hands of God!!!
Great book to get you started
Yeah, a lot of the stuff he covers is review for some of us, but there are enough gems for all of us. Sure, he came from a guy's perspective (which is evident), so it is geared a little bit more toward guys I think. I've heard from some good friends that "When God Writes Your Loves Story" by Eric&Leslie Ludy may be geared more toward women.In any case, there is a lot of new insights for many of us, if we take the chance to read it through. Would highly recommend!
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