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I Kissed Dating Goodbye: A New Attitude Toward Relationships and Romance by Joshua Harris
5.0
I Kissed Dating Goodbye doesn't just tell you that dating is bad, or tell you courtship is the only way to go. It doesn't tell you to avoid the opposite sex entirely. Joshua Harris instead encourages "a new attitude toward romance and relationships".
Throughout the book, the author reminds readers that "the joy of intimacy is the reward of commitment". He points out problems with today's dating habits and ways to avoid this.
Rather than following this up with a list of rules, he instead talks about what the true definition of love is and how we should enjoy the time we have as a single and use it for God's glory.
He talks about viewing marriage properly, and not basing our affections on mere appearances but instead on character. He mentioned some "little acts" of a person's character to look for, which I found extremely helpful. Not only are they things to look for in a person, but also things we should work on in our own lives.
I Kissed Dating Goodbye is not necessarily about dating vs. courtship as much as it is not pursuing romantic relationships until the proper time. Whatever your views on dating/courting, and whether you are currently dating or not, there are many helpful tips to be found in this book. I Kissed Dating Goodbye is definitely a book I would recommend.
I received this book free from the publisher and am not required to write a positive review.
Throughout the book, the author reminds readers that "the joy of intimacy is the reward of commitment". He points out problems with today's dating habits and ways to avoid this.
Rather than following this up with a list of rules, he instead talks about what the true definition of love is and how we should enjoy the time we have as a single and use it for God's glory.
He talks about viewing marriage properly, and not basing our affections on mere appearances but instead on character. He mentioned some "little acts" of a person's character to look for, which I found extremely helpful. Not only are they things to look for in a person, but also things we should work on in our own lives.
I Kissed Dating Goodbye is not necessarily about dating vs. courtship as much as it is not pursuing romantic relationships until the proper time. Whatever your views on dating/courting, and whether you are currently dating or not, there are many helpful tips to be found in this book. I Kissed Dating Goodbye is definitely a book I would recommend.
I received this book free from the publisher and am not required to write a positive review.
The Ale Boy's Feast by Jeffrey Overstreet
5.0
The Ale Boy’s Feast by Jeffrey Overstreet is the fourth book in the Auralia Thread fantasy series. When I first noticed this, I wondered if I would understand what was going on, but I found that wasn’t the case.There is a lot going on in this book (which was slightly confusing for the first few chapters). There’s the ale boy, called Rescue, who falls through a crack in the earth, and finds himself leading a party of people from both Bel Amica and Abascar, along with a beastman named Jordam. There’s the king of House Abascar, Cal-Raven, who has gone missing. There’s the mage, Scharr ben Fray, who uncovers the lie so many had believed. Auralia, who many are searching for because of the color she brought into their world. And that’s just the beginning of the many characters involved.I was thrilled to find such a great book, and fantasy at that. The author tells a wonderful story, showing skill in weaving so many characters together. As an aspiring writer, I really appreciated how there are so many new things in this book that are different from the world we live in (vawns, Deathweed, mawrn, beastmen). The Ale Boy’s Feast was excellent, and one of the few books that I would read many times over, and recommend to other fans of the fantasy genre.
I received this book for free from WaterBrook Multnomah Publishing Group for this review.
I received this book for free from WaterBrook Multnomah Publishing Group for this review.
Dug Down Deep: Building Your Life on Truths That Last. by Joshua Harris
5.0
I mentioned I was reading Dug Down Deep, and at least three people immediately told me how great it was. I had high expectations for the book, and I’d say it fulfilled them.
Dug Down Deep isn’t your typical book of theology. Joshua Harris presents basic but important truths, in simple, relevant terms. This book is great whether you’re a new Christian or just need a refresher. I found both things I’ve heard before that I should remember, and a few new ways of seeing things.
He also backs up what he says with Scripture. Many Bible verses are included to show where he’s getting the things he writes about in Dug Down Deep.
He makes the book personal by sharing some of his experiences, and also the story of his dad’s salvation.
It was an easy read, with no confusing concepts or big terms to stumble over, but at the same time was really useful. Joshua Harris is a great author, and like another of his books that I have read (I Kissed Dating Goodbye), I would wholeheartedly recommend it.
Dug Down Deep isn’t your typical book of theology. Joshua Harris presents basic but important truths, in simple, relevant terms. This book is great whether you’re a new Christian or just need a refresher. I found both things I’ve heard before that I should remember, and a few new ways of seeing things.
He also backs up what he says with Scripture. Many Bible verses are included to show where he’s getting the things he writes about in Dug Down Deep.
He makes the book personal by sharing some of his experiences, and also the story of his dad’s salvation.
It was an easy read, with no confusing concepts or big terms to stumble over, but at the same time was really useful. Joshua Harris is a great author, and like another of his books that I have read (I Kissed Dating Goodbye), I would wholeheartedly recommend it.