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Summary: A Relationship Curriculum for Teens and Adults
Review: I truly enjoyed the book. I plan to have Dr. Rannikar do a seminar for our church singles and young adults. This should be taught as a "sex education" curriculum both in private and public schools. I believe it will definately decrease the teen and young adult pregnancy. It will also alleviate some of the emotional devistation that teens and young adults endure. Buy the book, read the book, apply the book. You'll become a better person, because of the book.
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Summary: God - Strong
Review: I was pleased to find this God - centered book on relationships. Most of the "best-sellers" on this subject are so immoral and full of unsound advice. This book was a breath of fresh air. Another excellent Christian title is THE ROMANTIC'S GUIDE by Michael Webb. I saw him on the 700 Club and I bought the book the same day.
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Summary: Good for understanding the word's way of thinking
Review: I'd recommend this book if you've been indoctrinated with the world's way of building relationships and are seeking to see things from a biblical perspective. It exposes the flaws and pitfalls of the world's way of building relationships.
It explains ways in which men and women view commitment and show commitment based on the world's standard. What I liked most about it is how the author delves into how we "unwittingly" become attached to people without knowing it (see the chapter on counterfeit oneness).It does however suggest that the reader seek the guidance of God on choosing a mate 'subjectively' which opens one to error (the author makes references to 'Experiencing God' by Blackaby).
Romans 8 says the Holy Spirit will lead you if you're a child of God so let's just trust God (John 14:1). Prov 3:5-6 - Trust in the Lord with all your heart, lean not on your own understanding, in all your ways acknowledge and he will make your paths straight.
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Summary: An extremely insightful and useful book for singles.
Review: I've read a good chunk of what is available regarding the issue of dating and courtship, and Dr. Raunikar's book is one of the best out there. Whenever anyone asks me for information on courtship I always recommend it along with Doug Wilson's Her Hand in Marriage and Josh Harris's I Kissed Dating Goodbye. Each has a unique perspective and expertise and together they provide a well-rounded discussion of the advantages to courtship from Christian, psychological, sociological and youthful perspectives. Dr. Raunikar is a professional psychologist and experienced counsellor, and the book reflects that. It is filled with biblical wisdom and practical insight into personal relationships, and the apologetic for courtship principles is superb without being fierce or legalistic. Christian families will be blessed by this book. Books like this are providing the basis for a Christian cultural revival that will encourage and attract a spiritually starved and unhappy pagan society. They have no idea what they are missing, but thanks to Dr. Raunikar they will get more of a glimpse.
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Summary: Not what I was hoping for!
Review: If you are not a card carrying member of the Christian Coalition, this book will most likely not pertain to you. While the author's ideas are very commendable, some are quite extreme! I am a good Christian girl wanting some direction on what to do have a Godly relationship now that I have met the one and did not find it in this book.
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Summary: STUPENDOUS! This is a spectacular book
Review: This book articulated a lot of what I had sort of thought through on my own, and was what I needed to hear. As a college student, the key principle of seeking God's best, not just what's good, but God's best, was so applicable, not only in dating, but in all aspects of my life. I really enjoyed reading it, and I think everyone would benefit from reading this, whether single or in a relationship. It definitely spurs you to rethink many things, and consider your life in light of God's request for total surrender to Him.
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Summary: God's Best Found Me!!!
Review: This book changed my life for the better. I was a content single in 1998 when I read this for the first time, but now I'm happily married because I learned from Dr. Raunikar that "dating" was not for the Christian. The key I learned from this book is what we choose is usually what we consider "good", but it's not THE BEST which God has planned for us. Singles can be healed from the damaged caused through "dating" relationships and learn to put things in Godly order: spiritual (first - as the basis for selection of a marriage partner), emotional (during courtship), and physical (only for marriage). My husband found me through a blind date in 1999 and we used the principles of the book throughout our courtship. We were married in 2000. I highly recommend that all singles would practice "Choosing God's Best" as there's no better than His best!
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Summary: Save yourself & friends heartache!
Review: This book enhances and surpasses "I Kissed Dating Goodbye" by Joshua Harris with more practical applications to the dating alternative. It has more insight for mature adults who have seen the damage that dating causes. It also helps you to understand why you keep ending up in the same situations. As the author explains, courtship is NOT just Christian dating, it is very different...its intent, its end. I would recommend this for singles of ALL ages. Also, for any couple who is involved in counseling singles.
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Summary: Excellent Book
Review: This book is excellent. It prepares the Christian (with much experience, or little) in romantic relationships. So many of us are asking, "What is the line?" and this book weaves together all the neccessary points to help you decide where that line is--for you. That line may not be the same for everyone, but this book provides a guide and insight that, if applied to your life, would prevent a burn in love. I can tesitify to that. Highly recommended to any Christian looking for guidance in this area.
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Summary: good but....
Review: This book is good but I felt that it misses the mark. Like other dating books it covers common sense advice like "avoid dating a non Christian, be mature in your relationship with Christ before entering a romantic relationship." etc. The author presents charts throughout the book on how a romantic relationship should follow. No offense but there is no such thing as a formulaic way to go about relationships, and its ridiculous to actually think that dating is a sin or "disease." Yes, I agree there are a lot of problems in dating but its not like "courting" is more holy or more safe. There will be problems with romantic relationships no matter what they want to call it. So while I agree there is a lot of smart advice in this book, I wouldn't recommend it. Life doesn't follow formulas and charts. There are better books out there like "Boundaries in Dating" and "When God Writes Your Love Story." I liked them a whole lot better than this book.
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