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While most Christians agree to seek purity and save sex for marriage, few have been given a blueprint for how that should affect their view of dating and love. In I Kissed Dating Goodbye, Joshua Harris sets out to expose the "Seven Habits of Highly Defective Dating", and offers a realistic outline of how to have a biblical vision of marriage. Harris contends that one must begin with a new attitude, viewing love, purity and singleness from God's perspective rather than thinking that love and romance are things to be enjoyed "solely for recreation". In such well-named chapters as "Guarding Your Heart" and "What Matters at Fifty", Harris encourages the reader to look at one's character rather than revelling in infatuation and to regard love as a truly selfless, biblical act rather than a feeling. Harris refutes the concept that we are victims of "falling in love" (that it is beyond our control), saying that "God wants us to seek guidance from scriptural truth, not feeling. Smart love looks beyond personal desires and the gratification of the moment. It looks at the big picture: serving others and glorifying God". Before you roll your eyes, moaning that this sounds terribly unromantic, know that Harris does a superb job of couching his convictions in the sincere belief that if we are purposeful in our singleness and date with integrity, a fulfilled marriage awaits us--in God's timing. --Jill Heatherly
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Joshua Harris's first book, written when he was only 21, turned the Christian singles scene upside down...and people are still talking. More than 800,000 copies later, I Kissed Dating Goodbye, with its inspiring call to sincere love, real purity, and purposeful singleness, remains the benchmark for books on Christian dating. Now, for the first time since its release, the national #1 bestseller has been expanded with new content and updated for new readers. Honest and practical, it challenges cultural assumptions about relationships and provides solid, biblical alternatives to society's norm.
Tired of the game? Kiss dating goodbye.
Going out? Been dumped? Waiting for a call that doesn’t come? Have you tasted pain in dating, drifted through one romance or, possibly, several of them?
Ever wondered, Isn’t there a better way?
I Kissed Dating Goodbye shows what it means to entrust your love life to God. Joshua Harris shares his story of giving up dating and discovering that God has something even better—a life of sincere love, true purity, and purposeful singleness.
Tired of the game? Kiss dating goodbye.
Going out? Been dumped? Waiting for a call that doesn’t come? Have you tasted pain in dating, drifted through one romance or, possibly, several of them?
Ever wondered, Isn’t there a better way?
I Kissed Dating Goodbye shows what it means to entrust your love life to God. Joshua Harris shares his story of giving up dating and discovering that God has something even better—a life of sincere love, true purity, and purposeful singleness.
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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
There is a common deception that Joshua Harris is against dating! this is not the case. Granted the title of the book implies it and turns some readers off, there is a fear of condemnation about their current realationship. But actually it reinforces the conclusion I have come to about dating 'dont date unless you are ready for commitment'
I would challenge everybody who is single and hopes to be married to read this book, it brought to light why some of my realationships never worked out, and also the 'why' and 'how' I got so infatuated with members of the opposite sex!
A challenging read and a great job on the follow up book
I would challenge everybody who is single and hopes to be married to read this book, it brought to light why some of my realationships never worked out, and also the 'why' and 'how' I got so infatuated with members of the opposite sex!
A challenging read and a great job on the follow up book
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This is an excellent book that shows how God can speak to you in many different ways. I had been questioning my own beliefs about dating and when I read the book, I was really moved. Joshua Harris has a wonderful way of saying things that I was thinking but didn't quite know how to express. This book made me really think about what I had been "taught" to value in relationships. I have since learned to appreciate the amazing gift of singleness that I have been blessed with up to this point. I believe that this book can speak to people in many different situations, but ultimately leaving an important message: live your life according to what God wants for you and He will help you with everything else. I applaud Joshua Harris for having the strength and determination to talk about an important subject from a refreshing, Biblically-based, perspective that will make every reader think about his/her own relationship with God and with others.
14 of 15 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Joshua Harris did a great job bringing the idea of not dating to a teenagers and a Christians perspective. I thought that the book was a great piece of work that all teenagers should read, even if they are dating someone.
At first, I wasn't sure about the book, but when I read on, I saw that he wasn't condemning dating, but showing teenagers that there is another way for them to improve their relationships. He showed how God can improve relationships through a life of love, truth, purity, and especially singleness. I thought that showing a Christianity perspective on dating is an excellent idea that parents should teach their children about.
Joshua Harris doesn't single out any person in his book. He opens the book up to those who are dating, aren't dating, or those who are curious. By doing so, he allows the reader to enjoy the book without having them think that they are doing something wrong.
I really enjoyed the opener to the book about the soon-to-be husband, who had given his heart to many other women before his wife. He also uses examples of experiences from the lives of many teenagers in his book. He does this to show teenagers that dating isn't a game where the highest score wins, but a relationship that should be taken seriously and should be given a large amount of thought.
My favorite part of the book was when Joshua said that being single should not be seen as a bad thing, it is a moment in life where someone can improve their relationships with friends, but most of all with God. This is a great book that I know is worth the time reading.
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Good guide
I wish I had read this while growing up. It gives you focus and direction, as opposed to hollywood movies idea of dating. Read more
Published 1 month ago by O. Ezeh
Every Home Should Have One !
Essential, anointed, practical, life changing Biblical teaching on a subject of vital importance in these times. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Isaiah820
Don't stop kissing, choose who you kiss wisely.
I LOVE this book. I have never dated or been in a relationship so when it was first recommended to me, I was a bit apprehensive. Read more
Published 3 months ago by moragbade
i kissed dateing good bye
This book was brought as a presant but the person loved reading it . i hope to read it next.
Published 4 months ago by zippy
Helpful
This really helped me as I was in-between on the subject, the arguments were solid.
I would recommended reading this, I have read many Christian books on dating and this is by... Read more
I would recommended reading this, I have read many Christian books on dating and this is by... Read more
Published 5 months ago by sasante
Book
I was recommended this book by a dear friend of mine...started to read it and so far I am not overly gripped by the content but for those of you who are new to dating or are out of... Read more
Published 7 months ago by Ruthie Lips
Responsible for much error
It is impossible to estimate the damage done by misunderstanding the principles set out in this book. Read more
Published 9 months ago by Gobble de book
Really dangerous - steer clear
This book was singularly responsible for much grief, confusion and guilt within my Christian Union at University. Read more
Published 12 months ago by MrMarshey
highly recomended
This book explains now the far we have fallen in terms of being like the world when dating and offers a sound Biblical alternative that guards our hearts and the hearts of any... Read more
Published 14 months ago by godschild4ever
Something everyone who ever dated should read - christian or not.
Joshua Harris blows a lot of my preconceptions out of the water with this book. I do believe he's been blessed with a particular insight on this subject and thankfully he has had... Read more
Published 14 months ago by Lorainebow
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