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Summary: A new Christian who needed help... and got it here.
Review: I am indebted to Dr. Rauniker's fine, no-compromises,Scripturally-based guidelines for finding (or not) God's choice forlife partnership. After reading the book I took a scarey plunge and decided to stop seeing a man whom I loved very much, but for all the wrong reasons. He understood, as he too finds himself seeking Christian fellowship for the first time in a few decades. Our walks of faith are separate now, but we are both on a walk, where before we were not.Even though the obvious choice according to the Word of God might be a HARD choice, you will not be abandoned by God if you start over and risk being alone in order to seek Christ first. I remain single and know that it is possible I will always remain so -- only God knows. But, I feel tremendous relief in knowing that God will provide the right mate if I'm meant to find him. This book gives strength NOT only to very young, romance-inexperienced people, but also to those of us who have already been in the secular world and have accepted its dating practices in the past. Starting over can be a tremendously uplifting, relieving experience. I thank God for leading me to Dr. Rauniker's book.
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Summary: Good points, but misses a few
Review: I can say some good things about this book. Biblically based principals, well developed content, and good advice for singles seeking answers. But only being 19, at the end of the book, I asked myself, "What if I happen to have feelings toward someone but I am not ready for marriage?" If the author had touched on this subject, I might have an answer. Comparing this with Joshua Harris' "I Kissed Dating Goodbye", I'd have to give Josh two thumbs up for his honesty in this area and not waiting an extra 20 years to write a book on dating. I guessed when I picked up this book, I was out of my age group. I also enjoyed how the author reviewed his own book and gave it 5 stars. Creative!
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Summary: WOW!!!
Review: I can't think of another term to use for this book! After reading this book I was very humbled, very inspired and much better equipped to handle this situation. At the time I read this book, I was already in a "dating" relationship with a wonderful woman, but now that "dating relationship" has ended. It's easy to ask the question "if", but if I had this book about three months ago, that relationship would have gone differently and for the better! The concepts in this book really hit home but the important thing is that the author uses God's word to back up everything he says. In reality, the author is just rephrasing what God has been saying for thousands of years. The concept of Godly courting is stressed over man-made dating. I highly recommend this book for anyone who is in a "dating" relationship. Get out of that traditional man-made dating trap and try "falling in love" God's way: fall in love with GOD FIRST and He will provide YOUR mate for you. Simple huh? It's nice not having to "go shopping" for something so many singles want in life - their lifelong mate. (Book uses the terms soul-mate and sole-mate!) God loves his creation and only wants what's best for us. He will provide if we allow Him to lead. This book stresses that idea many times over. Reminds me of Ish 40:31a - paraphrased - wait on the Lord and He will renew your strength. It's not the easiest thing to do, but it will also increase your faith in the Almighty! Good luck and God luck!!
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Summary: I will definaltely give this book to my loved ones.
Review: I cannot believe that so many Christians live without the knowledge that this book gives. I really believe that God wants all his people to hear this great news. I am stunned at the changes in my walk already and I am on chapter 3. I would and will suggest this book to all of my friends and my loved ones. I believe that this is a great tool God has given me in my life. Thank You Dr. Ron Runikar for being a vessel, it is changing my love relationship with my creator.
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Summary: Not Just For Young Adults!
Review: I have been widowed for 3 years now & will soon be 54 years old. I found this book incredibly on-target and appropriate for ME, which surprised me. Dr. R. writes for ALL singles, regardless of age. He doesn't shy away from issues that Christians sometimes deny exist. I found his approach refreshing & extremely Biblical. His focus is on developing an "intimacy" with God first and trusting His perfect judgment. My inward spirit confirmed that this book is indeed God-inspired!
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Summary: Excellent Book- Great for Youth Group Study
Review: I have read this book several times and the truths are timeless. The book touches on quite a few important issues such as Counterfeit Oneness, and making a good choice versus a God choice. I found chapters 3, 4, 6 and 8 to be particularly inspiring. It is a definite must read for every single Christian who is serious about pleasing God and preparing a Godly foundation for marriage. Read this book and you will have a wiser approach to relationships.
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Summary: Thank God for this wonderful book!
Review: I love the Lord with all my heart and I want to do his perfect will. But sometimes it's hard to know what his will is when the world and everything around you is shouting in your ear -- how can I know what the Holy Spirit is whispering in my heart? Well, this book helps you to decern the Spirit's gentle whisper. This book is so Biblical and so on-target that I just felt the Lord telling me, "This is my plan for you" while I read it. It's not easy to shun mayority opinion and say "no" to dating -- but it's the BEST thing to do! I read Joshua Harris' "I Kissed Dating Good-bye", and I found it excellent. It was written by a guy my age with the same desire for purity and for honoring God. And then I read this book, which is so practical and step-by-step that it completed all I need to know about this subject! I recommend this book to anyone who wants to do this the right way -- GOD'S WAY -- and I have indeed lent it to many friends who have also been blessed by this book! It's a must read! You won't be sorry!
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Summary: An Excellent Book
Review: I read this book by checking it out from a local library, and I say its an excellent book, and I agree with it 100%. I believe its one who expirence or seen other peoples expirence that helps us and the reference that it shows us where in the Bible that relates to us today with dating vs. courting, I believe if anyone is true to God this book would be the wisdom they might yeild too, or at least consider the best possible choice it has for us to find our Godly mate.
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Summary: Excellent!
Review: I really liked this book, however I don't get why people think the author is legalistic. This is just a better way of doing things, and God's ways are higher than our ways. The author covers why dating is not a good option, it gives a background and history of how it started. He covers why its done more harm than good and why courtship is a better alternative. Its very practical and it makes sense, for anyone who's sick of the dating game and its games. Even if you've never dated, this book is still good to read because it'll guide you. This is one of the best dating/courting books out in the Christian market.
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Summary: Inspired and Annointed book!!!!
Review: I truly believe this book to be annointed by the Holy Spirit! MUCH wisdom. I wish I had read this 20 years ago! A great follow-up to Joshua Harris's "I Kissed Dating Goodbye", Elisabeth Elliot's "Passion and Purity", and "Quest For Love". Stop the Dating merry-go-round and get on your knees before God and ask Him to reveal His choice of your marriage partner! NO need to "tryout" the person by dating - if it is a GOD thing (no mistake that it could be a supernatural thing) there is no need to "see if they are compatible, try them out, kiss, touch, or do anything else"! GUYS - take Heed and note - to get on your knees and seek God for His choice of your LIFETIME mate! Women, stop being the aggressors and going after the guys! It's radical - and old fashioned - in a positive way!
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