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Summary: Inspirational Book!
Review: As a 27 year old Christian male, who is still waiting to find the woman God would have me be with, this was an important book for me. In this book, Rebecca St. James writes about the importance of young single Christians to wait until marriage before having sex. She gives many important reasons throughout the book why this is Biblicly important. There are also a lot of great testimonies throughout the book of people who have and have not stayed sexually pure before they married, and the consequences, and REWARDS of those who made good and bad decisions regarding sexual purity. The book has a lot of great Bible scriptures related to sexual purity before marrige as well. This book is a great example of why it is so important to do what God has commanded us to do in staying sexually pure before marriage in a world that is rampant with sexual immorality. As a 27 year old Christian man, I am still waiting to find the right woman and be married before having sex. This is often a struggle, because young people today are constantly being bombarded with images and issues of sexual immorality that tell them that sex outside of marriage is o.k. This book shows that sex outside of marriage is not o.k. but it also tries to help those Christians who have strayed from the Word and had sex outside of marriage as well by telling them that there is forgiveness from sexual impurity if they will pray for it. I was very touched and inspired by this book! It has been a struggle for me sometimes to wonder if I am truly doing the right thing by waiting before marriage to have sex, and this book gave me a resounding answer of YES! Every young Christian single should buy this book. Every youth counselor should have a copy of this book. This book is filled with great advice and encouragement. I hope I can one day e-mail or write Rebecca St. James and thank her for taking the time to sit down and come up with the important idea to write this book. If you read this review and you know Rebecca, please tell her it was an inspiration to me. Young Christian singles, please support Rebecca by buying a copy of this book! It is so important that you read the truth and stop believing the lies that Satan is telling the youth of America in a sexually immoral world. God bless you guys!
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Summary: bethringsmuth needs a reality check
Review: bethringsmuth started their review with a comment on being Catholic, then when on to rant "this means no french kissing, folks". Don't take these words to indicate anything about what the Catholic church teaches about human sexuality.Second, being pure before marriage will likely include a no french kissing rule. Any touching or physical expression that results in sexual arousal should be avoided before marriage. This is what the Church has always taught, and Rebecca St. James message fit's in fine. bethringsmuth ought to read "The Good News about Sex & Marriage" and come to grips with authentic Christian sexuality before bashing someone as prudish.
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Summary: Sexuality and Spirituality
Review: I came to this book as a young woman, a young Catholic, and a human being very much in love. The problems I have with this book (and others like it, for instance Josh Harris's books) do not lie in the call for abstinence. I think it's fine for people to choose abstinence or a single life if that's how they want to live, and I think it's a very personal choice that humans have, which God gave us. My real ideological and spiritual problem is that this book denies sexuality as a part of life, and only accepts that humans are sexual and sensual after they are married. Sensuality--letting our God-given senses really work to see, feel, smell, hear, and taste this fascinating planet--should be a part of every day of our lives, from small child to mature adult. Much of falling in love, as studies have shown, lies in brain chemicals. Our pupils dilate as we gaze at our beloved, our skin's sensitivity is heightened when we feel our loved one's touch, and our brain chemistry is altered as hormones are released. Pheromones are no myth. Backing up this natural progression of chemistry, there should be trust, open communication, and shared dreams. Successfully falling in love, and staying that way, involves physicality. Rebecca's main advice, aside from all the preaching on why "purity" is best, is frighteningly prudish--we are not supposed to let any part of our body enter anybody else's body! This means no french kissing, folks. Maybe this advice is good for the very young (12-13 year olds) or very immature, sensually repressed people, as it truly denies the sensuality in love; or maybe it's good because parents want to feed their children this myth of "purity"; or maybe this is comforting for those people who are unprepared and ill-equipped for sexual, loving relationships. But growing a true bond with another human being must involve some level of physicality, and must not deny sexuality or the innate sensuality of love until the wedding night. Where is the trust in that? Where is the open communication? Maybe Rebecca shouldn't be giving advice on sex and marriage, since she's apparently never been married, never been in love, and never even been truly kissed.
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Summary: Wow!
Review: I was given this book for a graduation present, and it came at just the right time. I had previously read a book called "Dating vs. Courting" in which the author proceeded to shove legalistic viewpoints down my throat. Rebecca St. James has successfully managed to talk about purity in a non-legalistic, realistic manner that challenges teens and young adults in a loving way. What she said is almost identical to the standards I have set in my dating/romantic life. It is definitely 5 stars and a book any person can learn from. You don't have to completely agree with her to find this book excellent.
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Summary: I'm praying for you darling...
Review: If you love the song, and it encourages your heart, then you will enjoy this book by one of the most committede genuine recording artists out there! I love Rebecca's transparancy, her love for young people, and her Australian accent! =) I got to meet her and work with her family at several concerts and know they are the real thing. Her music is awesome, and her book is tops.
The photography is one of my favorite parts of the book, and really adds beauty to the pages. The chapters are based on various lines from the song and tie together well.
If you are wanting encouragement in standing strong while staying pure, this is a great place to start. Small and easy to read, yet will be something you'll come back to time and again.
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Summary: A good book without being preachy...
Review: In this book, Rebecca St. James talks about sexual purity in a world where sex before marriage is almost normal. Yes, it is possible to wait, she says, through God's Word, her experiences, and the experiences of others. She doesn't just say it either. She also writes practical stuff for people who want to take waiting seriously. But she doesn't leave out people who may not technically be virgins in this book. There is always forgiveness, and people can always start anew, because --- let's face it --- people are really good at making mistakes. All in all, an interesting book written simply that was not boring in any way.
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Summary: Play now and pay later or pay now (abstinence) & play later
Review: Some of these things are tips from "Sex Has a Price Tag." I say just leave the room, open your Bible, whenever things get heated up. The Lord wants to bless your relationship so badly, but whenever you sin against Him, it's as if you have to start all over again, and again, and again. Stop pushing yourself away from those blessings. Do you know how awesome it is when you're married and you have sex? It's anytime anywhere and God is okay and rejoicing at that. God wants and expects that we'll grow to the point where we con't take His forgiveness for granted. If you're still having any kind of sex, you're not giving God your entire devotion. "in Romans 8:5 it says: 'Those who live according to the sinful nature have their minds set on what that nature desires, but those who live in accordance with the Spirit have their minds set on what the Spirit desires." The decision to have sex is a decision. You're not a farm animal that can't help itself. It doesn't just happen. Jesus said, "Follow me, " Deny yourself," "Love others," "Don't love the world," He was speaking about every are of life -- including sexual activity.
God's boundary is marriage. Engagements can be broken, things that happen before marriage affect the things that happen after marriage. There's this Christian couple that's friends with one of my prayer partners. Well, they had sex a week before they got married. They've been married for years and still feel guilty about what they did. They still feel that the Lord would have blessed them more if they had waited. Avoid regret, guilt, despair, mistrust, rejection, fear, and all the other possible emotional consequences.
"last step is when your beliefs and your decisions are acted out in your life. Have all of them on the same page.
"When all else fails, RUN!!!! Read Genesis 39
In Romans 6:1 it says, "What shall we say, then? Shall we go on sinning so that grace may increase? by no means! We died to sin; how can we live in it any longer?
My husband and I waited until our wedding day to even kiss our first kiss. It was beautiful. Keep the Lord your first priority in everything and He will bless you abundantly. I'm a Christian and I love it!
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Summary: Not bad. Not for everyone
Review: That Catholic commentor sure seemed to be preachy herself. It's an ok book with sound moral beliefs and ideas. It's actually not too far off from Catholic teachings (I'm Catholic myself). It does speak against french kissing, but so does Catholicism. The Bible does say to flee from sin, not get as close to it as you can. Don't worry that it comes from someone who is not married or "in love". The "in love" people often havent a clue what is going on (I should know). Other good books are "Life Giving Love" and "Theology of the Body (for beginers)".
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Summary: Waiting Too
Review: This is a great encouragement to "Generation X". Ms. St. James sets a great example by giving practical applications on maintaing purity in an if-it-feels-good-do-it society. God's standards have not changed, and this book uses His Word to combat the pressures of my generation not to wait for your future spouse, physically, emotionally and most of all spiritually. Yet is sensitive to those who have lost their purity by revealing God's forgiveness in a very personal way. I give it 10 STARS! Sincerely,
"Waiting Too"
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Summary: wonderful
Review: This is a wonderful little book. I got it yesterday and finished it within a couple of hours. I think its obvious that human beings are sexual, & growing up in a culture that says "do it", its very hard to wait until marriage. But its possible, Rebecca reminded me the importance of waiting. What an encouraging book. It'll encourage you to wait until your married. Its perfect whether your in your teens, 20s or older. I'm glad that I got it. I'd like to recommend another book that's just as good "All It's Meant to Be by Bryan Clark."
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