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Summary: An excellent Guide for how to proceed in a relationship
Review: I must say that Joshua has a great way of bringing the principles of a Godly relationship to the modern day. I bought his first on CD and loved it. 2/3 of the way through this one and love it even more. A defenite must for any single person.
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Summary: True God-honoring relationships
Review: I just read "Boy Meets Girl" and I am floored by it. I've read other pieces on courtship, but haven't found one that explains it so well. I've been struggling lately with what courtship enitales exactly, and this book answered my questions. It shows you how to lead truly God-honoring relationships which is the most important part of a romance. I'd give this book more than 5 stars if possible and highly reconmend reading it whether you're in a relationship or not.
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Summary: A Unique Perspective...A Breath of Fresh Air
Review: Josh Harris' books (Boy Meets Girl and IKDG) have truly been inspired by God. Evidence that they "work" is seen in Josh's love and devotion to Sharon (his wife). I pray to someday have a relationship as fulfilling as theirs. As a Christian girl who lost her virginity at 18, and became pregnant, married, divorced, and a single mother this year at age 19, i needed a new, FRESH perspective on sex. It was obvious that the world's ideas were wrong... very wrong. The chapters on purity and overcoming past sins have helped me to forgive myself, AND give me something to look forward to in the future. I wish I'd read these books in highschool. So far, I've bought 2 more copies of Boy Meets Girl, and 3 copies of I Kissed Dating Goodbye. I'm lending them out to everyone i can think of, INCLUDING my ex-husband. Buy the books, Read the books, and Share the books. Stop "dating" and experience the sheer JOY of trusting in the Lord.
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Summary: Extremely Helpful
Review: This book was extremely helpful in defining courtship versus dating and defining the boundaries of Godly relationships with someone you are considering marrying. I have recently started a relationship with a young woman, and we are both very interested in pursuing marriage...in due time. I must admit, I did not read Harris' first book, but this one was tremendous! Harris' addresses many issues that are crucial to developing a biblical relationship with someone you are considering marrying.
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Summary: Great book!
Review: I love Joshua Harris' books, both of them. I love his stories and this book is better than the first one, I kissed dating goodbye. It's straight forward, personal and a great read. He doesn't beat around the bush and answers every question you could possibly have. To find out more you can go to his and Shannon's website.... Thanks Josh and Shannon for the great advice! Congrats of your marriage and baby!
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Summary: Everyone should read this book
Review: This book can apply to anyone, whether you're getting into a relationship or not. Josh really got me thinking about my life, and growing the charicteristics I'll need for marriage if I ever do get married. I had just been thinking, okay, I'm 15, I'm a bit young to think about getting married, but Josh really pointed out clearly that I needed to get God in charge of my life, then when I do get in a relationship, that's already set and a standard in my life. I would recommend this book really to any single person, and even those who already went through all this and got married.
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Summary: A Great, Balanced Approach
Review: A few years ago Josh Harris told the world how he Kissed Dating Goodbye, and his ideas became a national movement. The thesis of his writing was that it was best to avoid dating until one was ready to make a marriage commitment, in order to protect your heart, mind, and body. Whether he intended it or not, however, the message that most seemed to take away from the book was that dating for Christians was a bad choice. Enter the year 2000, a newly married Josh Harris, and his new book, Boy Meets Girl, Say Hello To Courtship. I made it no secret that while I found positive points in I Kissed Dating Goodbye I had problems with much of what Harris concluded. Boy Meets Girl retains none of those problems.First of all, Harris almost immediatly de-fuses the dating vs. courtship controversy. Taking a very balanced position, he states that what is important isn't whether you date or you court but rather the intentions and motivation of the person. It's about avoiding the extremes of legalism vs. lawlessness by realizing that if your heart is in the right place and you are living for God as you pursue marriage that the terms we ultimately choose will not matter because our actions should line up with our faith. Harris prefers the term courtship but as we see he and his wife dated throughout their relationship. For Harris the debate is un-constructive and missing the point. Boy Meets Girl is a true sequel to I Kissed Dating Goodbye. It's for those who have realized that, okay, now that I'm ready to possibly pursue marriage in my life how should I go about doing it? The path Harris lays out defines his view of what Godly courtship and dating consists of. In a nutshell they are as follows. One: it takes much more than just intense feelings; wisdom balances out true romance. Two: God's guidance will always make the timing right. Three: courtship involves romance, but also friendship and fellowship. Four: Communication is key. Five: the roles of men and women are Biblically defined and need to be respected. Six: a healthy relationship requires support from, and respect for, your loved ones. Seven: it is possible to be in love and remain pure, and there is forgiveness from past failures. And finally, how to decide to take that final step towards marriage. If you've been beaten down by an approach to dating that just doesn't work the above approach might just be a God-send for you and your heart. The message of this book is even-handed, God-centered, and practicle, and it's a fast and easy read for anyone. Harris' outline answers most of the questions left hanging from his last book, and give you a solid idea of how to travel that path towards marriage in a way that honors God and really works for you and the one you're with. I recommend Boy Meets Girl whole-heartedly. Whether you are newly arrived to this point in life or have been dealing with the dating scene for much of your life you will find a message here that hits home. No other book on this subject hits all the high points in such a balanced and applicable way. Five Stars.
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Summary: An Awesome Book!
Review: This is an excellent book--a must-read for everyone! If you aren't sure about the idea of "not dating", read I Kissed Dating Goodbye first. But Boy Meets Girl is the perfect follow-up for it! If you're a Christian single, you need to read this book. It gives an awesome perspective on viewing romance as a way to glorify God. Parents, grandparents, pastors, etc. please read this book too!
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Summary: There are appropriate seasons to either book. What's yours?
Review: I highly recommend this book, however, I would recommend Harris' books in the following way: "Boy Meets Girl" is for people who are in, or preparing for, the season of courtship. I'm sure Joshua Harris will agree that this season is preceded by a season of contented and powerful singlehood, which "I Kissed Dating Goodbye" is about. It still doesn't hurt to read the second book first, but if you're deep into a directionless relationship, or are tempted by the world's way of thinking of dating relationships, I recommend you read "I Kissed..." first. Only after spending a season of singlehood--in a sense, preparing for life in marriage--with the sole focus of serving and modeling Christ, one will be fully able to appreciate the beauty of courting a life-partner in marriage. I wish that Shannon Harris had contributed her perspective more, though the biblical basis of this book and Joshua's careful approach to both genders makes up adequately for this loss.
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Summary: Revolutionary!
Review: If IKDG was radical, Boy Meets Girl is nothing less than revolutionary! If God should ordain the principles in this book to take hold in the singles community, marriages and missions will never be the same. The goal of these principles is to glorify God, and the result of following them is pure joy!
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