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Summary: Magnifico!
Review: This book will send you over the edge and give you a bigger vision and dream than you have ever had before. This book helps you to see exactly what it is God wants for you, or doesn't want for you, either way. If you are single and dreaming of Mr. Wonderful this book will bring you great hope. It is a beautiful example of how God hears our prayers, knows the desires of our hearts, and has plans to prosper, not to harm, us. This is a must read! No how-to, guideline book, just a wonderful story.
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Summary: And you think you know what loves all about...
Review: For teens and young adults today, it just may seem that maintaining godly purity while dating is truly a God-sized task. If you're a young person who wants to honor God in your life, this book could open your mind and heart to the 'sweeter song' of God's plan for your love life.Co-authors' Eric and Leslie Ludy, trading off chapters throughout the book, recount their frustrations with dating while striving to maintain basic standards of purity such as maintaining their virginity and dating only fellow believers. But following rules failed to protect them from emotional turmoil of various relationships despite that they invested heavily in the other person, sometimes even compromising some of their purity to 'hold onto' the guy or girl they were seeing. Independently and long before they knew each other God lead both Eric and Leslie to relinquishing the pen of their personal love stories to Him. Leslie recounts her struggle with this decision. She asked herself why a sensible, enlightened, 'with it' young adult like herself would entrust someone as 'old (and most likely outdated) as God with this precious area of life. Similarly, Eric shares his own misgivings, 'If there is one thing in all of life that we feel sure God has no clue about, it's romance.' The revelation that came to Eric was, 'My lack of trust came directly back to the fact that I didn't truly know Him.' Likewise, Leslie admits, 'While the Christian world indicated that I was following God's way by keeping the rules as best as possible, deep down I knew I was really the one in control of this area of my life. I had been the one calling the shots, not God!' When they allowed themselves to truly get to know the Lord, they discovered that God's ideas about romance and sex were not only not old fashioned but He, quite literally, wrote the book of love! God's desire is to write a 'sweeter song' for each of us if we just relinquish our love life to Him. God's sweeter song is like nothing this world can touch. Recounting their own experiences as Christian singles, as a courting couple and finally, as young marrieds, Eric and Leslie offer relevant Scriptures and quotes from renowned Christian thinkers to make their points. While the book primarily addresses single Christians, it may speak to long-married folks as it did to me. I was challenged in a number of areas that I found I could adapt easily to my own situation (as 46-years old and 22 years married). Some great topics addressed in the book: On faithfulness - I was totally blessed by Leslie's explanation about how God showed her, through Proverbs 31:12, that His idea of being faithful to her spouse was not something that began after they met but before. This powerful idea touches on why we should be guarded about our relationships with the opposite sex until we're ready for a lifelong commitment and sure we've found Mr. or Miss Right. On the apparent scarcity of honorable guys or girls who are worth waiting for - Most men today treat girls like sex objects while many girls will willingly forfeit their virtue to the first guy who cozies up to them. Take heart, claims the book. God is raising up 'real' men and 'virtuous' women who are devoted to Him and well worth the wait. About having 'ideal' standards for a mate ' Ever had someone tell you your standards were unrealistic? Prompted by a friend to list her standards for a spouse, Leslie responded, 'Someone who treats me like a princess, is sensitive, tender, gentle, brave, full of integrity, servant-hearted and honorable to name a few.' Her friend challenged her to consider that 'It was God who put them (the standards) in your heart'because He wants you to look for a man with the character of Jesus Christ.' A warning follows ' Often we get anxious and compromise and settle for less than what God has for us. Partnering with Godly advisors to counsel you about opposite gender relationships - You'll be amazed and blessed when you read the role Leslie's dad played when Eric was courting her. On when the sweeter song is solo (singleness) ' 'A relationship is not meant to make us into a whole person'only Jesus Christ can make us a whole person.' An entire chapter is devoted to being single, offering many views about the blessings of this time, even if it lasts a lifetime. It's also a time to learn some life skills that will be needed if and when God leads you into a marital relationship. Near the end of the book is a chapter subtitled, 'A glimmer of hope in a world of lost virginity.' Although frank about the severity of sexual sin and its devastating effects on people, it offers the hope and healing that's only possible with Jesus. Overall, this book is a real find with lots of wonderful and tender lessons that will sit with you a long while after you've finished reading. It's an easy read, just 219 pages, comes in paperback and includes a complimentary CD of songs by the Ludy's entitled 'Faithfully ' songs about a love worth waiting for.' I recommend it not only for teens and young adults who are in the middle of the dating scene but also youth leaders and parents of teens and young adults.
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Summary: An Inspiring Perspective
Review: I feel truly blessed to have been introduced to the wonderful account that these two great Christians have shared in their writing. It seem's rare in today's society to find a book that can effectively keep your interest while delivering such a powerful message of God. This book is an outstanding representation of the special way that we can find our soulmate by letting go of our egoes and following God's example. It challenges us to "search for the sweeter song" in a generation that is "longing for a better kind of love." It has opened my eyes in so many ways and encouraged me to appreciate my family better, love my future spouse, and to have the courage to "hand over the pen" for a God-written love story.
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Summary: Give God the pen!!
Review: Wow! This book is fabulous. I think it's more inspirational than any other Christian book I've ever read. Even if you've already given God control of your life, as I had before I read Eric and Leslie's book, this book is a wonderful reminder of why you gave your life to Him, what your future rewards will be for doing so, and also gives you courage whenever you start to doubt His plan for your life. The Ludy's often tell us to "give God the pen" and he will write us a beautiful love story. After first-hand experience, I totally agree! But even the most devoted Christians must suffer heartbreak sometimes, and when we do, it is all too tempting to say "God, could you just loan me the pen, just for a minute? I'll just write one thing myself, then I'll give it right back." Eric and Leslie are living proof that God can write a more beautiful page in your love story than you could ever dream of writing yourself. And when you start to get discouraged, remember that everything that happens to you, good and bad, is a part of God's equation for your life, the equation that equals eventual happiness. Hard to remember that sometimes? Don't worry: just buy a copy of "When God Writes Your Love Story", put it next to your Bible on the shelf, and reach for both when times get rough. You won't regret it!
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Summary: Amazing Find!
Review: My dad often buys me books on dating and my love life -- normally I throw them on the bookshelf, promising to read them when I have the time (which is conveniently never!). I'd just broken off an engagement six months prior and decided to actually read this book that my father bought me -- and I am so glad I did! I have learned so much about relationships with men, more specifically, the relationship I am to eventually have with my future spouse; but more importantly, I have learned so much about what my personal relationship with Jesus should be! If you're thinking about buying this book, buy it! I'm actually buying four copies to send to my close single girlfriends! And I hope you get as much out of it as I did.
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Summary: Strap your seatbelts in people..
Review: My goodness...what a book! I bought the book from a close friend and I am very greatful for the recommendation. Eric & Leslie take a no holds barred approach to relationships. If you buy this book, I guarentee you that you will be challenged to the very core of your being, to consider the way you look, treat and care about others, especially those of the opposite sex. Of all the books I have read about dating or courting, this book will lay a firm foundation and make you rethink your approach to relationships. It does not argue the courting vs dating arguments and say which one is better. Expect to be challenged and to be changed.
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Summary: Excellent!
Review: It provides hope, encouragement, & direction in what can otherwise be one of the hardest things you'll ever do - allowing God to pick your mate rather than you.
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Summary: Excellent!
Review: I've read this book, and heard them speak. Both are great! If you're looking for a way to bring God into your love life, this is the best book to read! It's a very good read!
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Summary: A Wonderful Book for lost hearts!
Review: Before I read this book, I was lonely, very lonely. Not for spiritual love from God, but for a mate. I read this story (it was given as a gift to my sister). I was amazed. Through this journey I discovered so many things about myself, and that I was focusing on the wrong thing. You don't need a guy to feel whole, you only need God, and if He chooses you a mate, it is up to him. I encourage everyone, someone single or in a relationship, to read this book --- it is well worth the money spent!
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Summary: God Is Interested In Our Love Lives
Review: This book was so good and such a blessing to me. It was quite encouraging to read a book about a couple, who put God as the priority of their love lives, while they were still single and to see how God blessed their union. This couple is fairly young. So, it is quite a blessing to know that if we would uphold the standards that the word of God has set for us during our single season, we can enjoy the "beautiful side of love" that he has ordained for us in marriage. This another one of those books that discusses an earthly relationship. But, by the end of the book, you are even more in love with God. I loved the blend of realistic, humorous experiences coupled with scriptural reading assignments at the end of each chapter. This was a wonderful book and as a result, I have decided to let God have "the pen" to "script" my love story.
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