I Kissed Dating Goodbye
by Joshua Harris
I Kissed Dating Goodbye by Joshua Harris holds a well received rating of 3.61 out of 5, based on 17.1K reader ratings. First published in 1996. The book spans 221 pages.
About I Kissed Dating Goodbye
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 exposes 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 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 reveling in infatuation, to regard love as a truly selfless, biblical act rather than a feeling. He 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
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Joshua Harris |
| Published | 1996 |
| Pages | 221 |
| Genres | Christian, Non-Fiction, Religion & Spirituality, Self-Help, Religion & Spirituality |
| Average Rating | 3.61 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 17,121 |
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What genre is I Kissed Dating Goodbye?
I Kissed Dating Goodbye is categorized as Christian, Non-Fiction, Religion & Spirituality, Self-Help. Its primary genre classification is Christian.
Is I Kissed Dating Goodbye worth reading?
Based on 17.1K reader ratings, I Kissed Dating Goodbye has an average score of 3.61 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received."
How many pages is I Kissed Dating Goodbye?
I Kissed Dating Goodbye has 221 pages.
Who wrote I Kissed Dating Goodbye?
I Kissed Dating Goodbye was written by Joshua Harris. It was first published in 1996.
What is the ISBN for I Kissed Dating Goodbye?
The ISBN-13 for I Kissed Dating Goodbye is 9781590521360.0.
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