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When God Writes Your Love Story: The Ultimate Approach to Guy/Girl Relationships (平装)
by Eric Ludy, Leslie Ludy
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Teens, Christian relationships, Love |
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This book bring a creative, challenging, intuitive and inspirational new way of building a God-honoring relationship which will fulfill your soul with ture romance and satisfaction. |
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A reader (MSL quote), USA
<2007-02-12 00:00>
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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Eric Blievernicht (MSL quote), USA
<2007-02-12 00:00>
At the beginning of this book it promised it would change readers' lives. That's a bold claim, I thought somewhat cynically. But after reading it I can't dispute it from personal experience!
The Ludy's make a passionate appeal for God-centered romance and purity, using their own lives (warts and all) as a case study. Although the book is not proscriptive (that is, it does not give a set of rules to follow) it does an excellent job of providing biblical principles and insight for singles seeking to avoid the pitfalls and traumas of dating. And in our current holocaust of abortion, divorce, romance-related suicide and depression, STD's and more, there's is a message that is desperately needed.
This book is an inspiration, that's for sure. Just reading it gave me a wholesome feeling and reminded me that there are other godly singles out there seeking His best in their lives. As I learned in the years following my own romance-related suicidal depression as a teen, faith in God and attention to His Word really is the solution to all our problems. Kudos to the Ludy's for spreading that truth.
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A reader (MSL quote), USA
<2007-02-12 00:00>
This book absolutely changed the way I looked at romance and love, and it helped me to realize that only by doing God's will can I ever be truly happy and fulfilled in a relationship. It made me take things in perspective, made me see that I wasn't quite where God wanted me to be, that in order to be able to find the one woman for me, that I would first have to trust in Him, to love Him, to learn to love like Him. He already has a Godly woman set aside for me, somewhere... I finished the book Saturday night, and began to cry, not tears of sadness and depression, but of submission, sincerely asking God to take control of all aspects of my life.
I really think anyone of "dating age" should read this book, as it not only deals with the romantic aspects of Christian life, but really the most important thing in life, total devotion to our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ.
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A reader (MSL quote) , USA
<2007-02-12 00:00>
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 heartbecause 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 - Youll be amazed and blessed when you read the role Leslies 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 persononly 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. Its 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. Its 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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A reader (MSL quote), USA
<2007-02-12 00:00>
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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A reader (MSL quote), USA
<2007-02-12 00:00>
This is the best book that the Ludy's have written thus far. It's better than When Dreams Come True. Besides at the end of the chapters, there are some reflections and bible verses to ponder and think about. The basic message is to give your love life to God, and I must say that their message is the best that I've ever read.
They cover practically everything, what to do when you're still single, how to get your family involved. Its wonderful, I read it when I'm down and need some encouragement, and its become my favorite romance book. Instead of reading another Christian romance novel, I just read When God Writes Your Love Story. Its wonderful to know that true love can exist in our society.
Its one of my favorite Christian books and I reccomend it to all of my friends, because its that good. The book also comes with a cd single, and I must say that the song is very encouraging. I trully believe with what the author's say, their message is very biblical. Instead of handling your life, including your love life on your own, just give it to God. If there's one dating/courting book to read, its this one.
One thing that I came away with is that its not easy, we must seek God on our own and learn how to hear from him, and that there aren't any formula's. I think as Christians, we like to have a formula, some kind of system and they just reminded me that in the real world, there are none. Everyone's love story will be different.
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