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When God writes your love story
by
Eric Ludy,
Leslie Ludy
In their most popular book, bestselling authors Eric and Leslie Ludy challenge singles to take a fresh approach to relationships in a culture where love has been replaced by cheap sensual passion. When God Writes Your Love Story shows that God's way to true love brings fulfillment and romance in its purest, richest, and most satisfying form. This new edition includes an ex...more
Paperback, Expanded edition: The ultimate guid to guy/girl relationships, 304 pages
Published
2009
by Multnomah Books
(first published 2000)
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Sep 10, 2007
Melissa Wilkinson
rated it
1 of 5 stars
·
review of another edition
Recommends it for:
12 yr olds
i bought this when i was a freshman in college (you know how that is... all wide eyed and bushy tailed away from home and independent at a christian college, feeling inspired by crap that looks like this, chose merely by the cover), never touched it. so now, 8 years later, figured i'd give it a shot, against all that looks ew about it. but as it turns out, i'm 26 and a self-thinking educated individual who's fairly liberal, which apparently isn't the right combination for this book's appeal. it...more
i just got more excited with the pursuit of marriage. and not only that, but i am more enthusiastic with singleness now. i am young, 17 years old, had a sorrowful past with relationships. until i was enlightened by the Lover of my soul. along with I Kissed Dating Goodbye (Joshua Harris) and Let Me Be A Woman (Elizabeth Elliot), this book has given me so much inspiration on waiting for God's chosen one, and has given me so much motivation on living my single status for the Lord and surrendering i...more
Nov 17, 2012
Terri Lynn
rated it
1 of 5 stars
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review of another edition
Shelves:
nonfiction,
are-you-kidding-or-are-you-crazy
Someone gave this and a couple of other books to me to give to my 19 year old daughter. This puzzled me as I am an Atheist, my daughter is an Atheist, and she is no virgin anymore than I was at 19 and she is in no way interested in marriage. She has a lot of goals and is pursuing them. After the cursing died down (she was not amused), I couldn't help but sit down and read through this thing. Ah, another glimpse into what Mitt Romney and the Republican Christian Taliban would like to be reality...more
One of the better Christian dating/relationship books I've read. The principles espoused by the Ludys are Biblical and solid. I appreciated the reminder that single, dating, or married, the most important relationship in our lives should be with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Large sections of this book were more about the Christian walk than Christian dating, which might frustrate some, but I actually thought was very appropriate.
My biggest hang-up about this book was the emphasis put on th...more
My biggest hang-up about this book was the emphasis put on th...more
I'm in between relationships right now so this book was recommended to me by my Pastor's wife.
The author seemed to be a little silly when he told his stories about how life was in college. He related himself to Pee-Wee Herman which I thought was strange. He described one of his friends as Barbie's boyfriend Ken and so on.
Initially the book reminded me of all the others in that dating books seem more geared toward the younger generation. Most of them talk about "the one" you'll become a family w...more
The author seemed to be a little silly when he told his stories about how life was in college. He related himself to Pee-Wee Herman which I thought was strange. He described one of his friends as Barbie's boyfriend Ken and so on.
Initially the book reminded me of all the others in that dating books seem more geared toward the younger generation. Most of them talk about "the one" you'll become a family w...more
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I am not really a fan of romantic stories as my tolerance for cheesy stuff is not that high, that is, for movies and books alike. For so long, I have avoided reading this book because of its title. But I did finally pick the book up and got struck by the cliche "Don't judge the book by its cover" (or title, perhaps).
When God Writes Your Love story isn't your typical mushy, cheesy Christian book about love and romantic things. It is the most honest and relevant book I've ever read because it does...more
When God Writes Your Love story isn't your typical mushy, cheesy Christian book about love and romantic things. It is the most honest and relevant book I've ever read because it does...more
Review: When God Writes Your Love Story
Summary:
Join Eric and Leslie Ludy as they teach readers how to follow God’s Way in this world’s shaky dating scene.
Thoughts: When God Writes Your Love Story, is an amazing book. I applaud the authors for their gentle directness and understanding on the subject of breakups and heartaches that occur after a failed love-life. I also like how they encourage readers to delve deeper in their relationship with the Lord and pursue Him first before anyone else.
The L...more
Summary:
Join Eric and Leslie Ludy as they teach readers how to follow God’s Way in this world’s shaky dating scene.
Thoughts: When God Writes Your Love Story, is an amazing book. I applaud the authors for their gentle directness and understanding on the subject of breakups and heartaches that occur after a failed love-life. I also like how they encourage readers to delve deeper in their relationship with the Lord and pursue Him first before anyone else.
The L...more
"When God Writes Your Love Story" is a great read for both those in a relationship and those that aren't. If you are in a relationship, it shows you how to ensure that it is glorifying the Lord and if you aren't yet with someone, it gives you keys to being content and how to pray for that person that God has for you.
I thought this book was a little dated-just because it had been written quite a few years ago. They kept it a little rough around the edges on purpose as they explain in the prolo...more
I thought this book was a little dated-just because it had been written quite a few years ago. They kept it a little rough around the edges on purpose as they explain in the prolo...more
Very excellent advice in here for singles. I'm not part of the targeted audience as I've been married for 20 years, but I look back on my pre-marriage years, and wish I'd had this book to read. It is not a formula for finding a mate. They (Eric and Leslie Ludy) stress having a goal bigger than marriage, becoming complete in Christ, so you can use your single years productively. With humor and honesty they take turns with the chapters and sections, to relate their own stories.
The only short-comi...more
The only short-comi...more
Apr 16, 2012
Mark
rated it
2 of 5 stars
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review of another edition
Shelves:
christian,
relationships
This book is likely good for someone who is a teenager. For someone who has more life experience much of this book will seem a bit trite and juvenile: feeling lonely for months or waiting for find someone a few years? That's life, it's not a big deal unless you are a teen or young adult. The emphasis on following after God, and letting God direct our lives is an important. I fear though, that the book sets some unrealistic expectations. The book seems to say people who follow God's calling will...more
FAITHFULLY
Tonight i saw a shooting star,
Made me wonder where you are.
For years i have been dreaming of you,
And i wonder if you're thinking of me, too.
In this world of cheap romance
And love that only fades after the dance,
They say that i'm a fool to wait for something more.
How can i really love someone i've never seen before?
But i have longed for true love every day that i have lived,
And i know real love is all about learning how to give.
So i pray that God will bring you to me,
And i pray you'll f...more
Tonight i saw a shooting star,
Made me wonder where you are.
For years i have been dreaming of you,
And i wonder if you're thinking of me, too.
In this world of cheap romance
And love that only fades after the dance,
They say that i'm a fool to wait for something more.
How can i really love someone i've never seen before?
But i have longed for true love every day that i have lived,
And i know real love is all about learning how to give.
So i pray that God will bring you to me,
And i pray you'll f...more
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The main ideas of this book are really awesome and have helped me understand so much why I need to take relationships seriously if I want a God-centered (and God-WRITTEN) "love story". I'm glad that they touched on every angle of why maintaining purity before a marriage-bound relationship is so important. I felt like although the entire book was the definition of corny and reeked of "real situations" that were clearly made up for the purpose of the book, it really made me want to put God as my n...more
This is a very good book. It is Christian (not LDS) but I was still able to apply the principles being taught. It helped reaffirm to me the importance of God's timing and that we cannot rush it no matter how badly we may want to. It specifically emphasizes trust and learning to give the Lord the pen so He can write the story.
There was a great deal of the book focused on Chastity (especially the physical). I felt this was just a tad overdone, but then again I have been raised hearing the importan...more
There was a great deal of the book focused on Chastity (especially the physical). I felt this was just a tad overdone, but then again I have been raised hearing the importan...more
I found this book to be very inspirational in my life. After dating and dating and dating, I have become very frustrated with the type of "men" out there. This book gives good insight into what to look for in a good and potentially "lasting" relationship. Since reading, I have decided that I am done looking and if I'm meant to be in a relationship, it will come when it's supposed to.
God really used this book to help me be good with being single, even though the book only has one chapter on singleness which really was not a good chapter on singleness at all. The book is really just what letting go of any control in your romantic life and giving it to God. This is something every Christian should learn before they even consider dating. Now the book was really good as it just helped you to give God control of your romantic life. Now Eric and his wife, Leslie, write the book to...more
I'm not a huge fan of purity books. In fact, I have had this book sitting on my shelf collecting dust for over a year. But I lent it to a co-worker last week and she handed it back to me the next day and said, "You have to read this". I (finally) read it last night and couldn't put it down. There is a lot of truth in the book in regards to what our relationship with God SHOULD be. But my only complaint is this book, as well as 99.9% of other Christian dating/purity books is that it addresses the...more
This book is very very wonderfull. Full blessed by this book. I would give 100 stars if there is any.
It brought me to have an intimate relationship with my GOD, Jesus Christ. I felt that the Holy Spirit really working on through me while i was reading it. It brought me closer and closer to the Heart of My Lord GOD, Jesus Christ. That's true that Jesus Christ is only the One who can fulfill and satisfied our women's feminim longing soul about true love. HE and only HE alone the One who can satis...more
It brought me to have an intimate relationship with my GOD, Jesus Christ. I felt that the Holy Spirit really working on through me while i was reading it. It brought me closer and closer to the Heart of My Lord GOD, Jesus Christ. That's true that Jesus Christ is only the One who can fulfill and satisfied our women's feminim longing soul about true love. HE and only HE alone the One who can satis...more
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I highly recommend this book to EVERYONE to Girls, Boys, Men and Women over the age of 10! This book is written by the Ludy's, a christian couple who decided to let God write their love story! this book was simple yet touching in the giving of these pure truths! This book is great if you are a girl who is maybe giving up hope in the beautiful fairy tale marriage, or the boy who is wanting a pure and wonderful wife, this book gives hope to singles and married couples alike. (although married coup...more
This book was pretty good. I bought it when I was fifteen and expected some kind of cheesy love story and what not. I was disappointed, in a good way.
Some people say this book is pretentious, others say it's only for the young ones, there are those who say the time has passed for them to pick up this book, read it, and live it.
See this is the point that I got from the book: It's not about us, it's not about what we want for ourselves, it's literally giving the pen to God and saying "Do what YO...more
Some people say this book is pretentious, others say it's only for the young ones, there are those who say the time has passed for them to pick up this book, read it, and live it.
See this is the point that I got from the book: It's not about us, it's not about what we want for ourselves, it's literally giving the pen to God and saying "Do what YO...more
It's not about their love story.. on how they met or when was their first date or those other stuffs. It was all about being prepared for your future spouse through God.
It is a very fun and inspiring book. At first I thought it was boring especially with my age, but when you start reading it there are so many things you'd learn (and it is actually intended for ages like mine). They are not the boring adults who are going to point out your teenage flaws. Since they belong to this generation they...more
It is a very fun and inspiring book. At first I thought it was boring especially with my age, but when you start reading it there are so many things you'd learn (and it is actually intended for ages like mine). They are not the boring adults who are going to point out your teenage flaws. Since they belong to this generation they...more
Okay, I was in eighth grade when I read this, but it changed my world. The best part is that it's written by husband and wife so you get both perspectives, a "good read" for both sexes.
likw this much, superb!..awesome knowledge on a Christ-centered relationship!..two thumbs up to Eric and Leslie for this edition!..truly, a wonderful instrument to encourage us to discover Christ's real purpose, not only on our lovelife, but in Spiritual aspect as well..
If we completely submit to our Lord, we will allow Him to choose our mate
and to guide our courtship. Too often singles ignore this part of
submission. God has a plan for our lives but we become impatient. We
also allow our hormones...more
If we completely submit to our Lord, we will allow Him to choose our mate
and to guide our courtship. Too often singles ignore this part of
submission. God has a plan for our lives but we become impatient. We
also allow our hormones...more
Super encouraging! Opened my eyes to the way God wants us to see relationships and it really made me think about all the relationships I've been in and come face-to-face with the decisions I've made. It encouraged me to give over EVERY AREA of my life, including the relationship part, which is sometimes the hardest for me. The good thing about this book was that it wasn't written for one gender! It was written by a wife and husband for both males and females. (The husband pertaining to the males...more
Very encouraging. So many people tell you to get out there, do something about the fact that you are single, and that your expectations are too high. My thought has been, if I hold myself to high expectations why shouldn't I hold my future husband to those same high expectations. Eric and Leslie explain that your high expectations are characteristics of a godly man. If that is an option - to have that for the rest of my life - why wouldn't I wait, patiently? The patiently part is the challenge....more
When God writes your love story was good but not real helpful if you were already in a marriage or relationship Basically after reading this book I learned one thing and that is I'm no pure enough b/c I was already married and now I am not good enough for a future husband.
Good news though God will forgive me but my future husband might not. NOw don't get me wrong it had some good points like using my singleness to draw closer to God and be a better Christian
However, I do think that had I picked...more
Good news though God will forgive me but my future husband might not. NOw don't get me wrong it had some good points like using my singleness to draw closer to God and be a better Christian
However, I do think that had I picked...more
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This book didn't focus on tips to get into a relationship, but actually paid more attention to the fact that we need to prepare ourselves to be in one. It is a good reminder of what you want in a guy or a girl that will potentially be your future husband or wife should be qualities that you possess or try to have as well. The stories and narratives did get a bit confusing since the authors would go back and forth and tell their opinions about how to prepare yourself for a future relationship. Th...more
Jun 11, 2012
Rebeca
rated it
5 of 5 stars
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review of another edition
Shelves:
theological-christian-topics
Because this book was aimed at a teenage audience, and since I am part of the single "younger generation" needing wisdom in this area, of course I fell in love with this book!
I really liked that the Ludys used their own God-written love stories as an example to others. It showed me that completely trusting in God (that is, trusting in Him 100% -- not the flimsy, insecure, and unsure trust I've had in Him in the past) really works, even in our society and culture these days. There is hope (and d...more
I really liked that the Ludys used their own God-written love stories as an example to others. It showed me that completely trusting in God (that is, trusting in Him 100% -- not the flimsy, insecure, and unsure trust I've had in Him in the past) really works, even in our society and culture these days. There is hope (and d...more
This book honestly changed my life. I will never look at romantic relationships the same way. I wish there was a way I could make this required reading for every teenager in North America, ages 12 up. This isn't about dating...it's about far more than that. It's about a whole new attitude towards relationships, and a whole new attitude towards how God fits into all of that. It's about giving God the pen to your love story and life story, and realizing that He can do a whole lot better at authori...more
I am so thrilled that someone else thinks like me. I mean, I know of a couple people who do but just the views of the importance of saving yourself for your future spouse and trusting God are pretty radical these days. So it was awesome to see that other people think like this.
The Ludy's make a very good point in saying that truly, you're already married. This goes a long with a verse in Proverbs 31 that I've had on my mind (sorry, can't think of the exact reference) that says 'she does him (he...more
The Ludy's make a very good point in saying that truly, you're already married. This goes a long with a verse in Proverbs 31 that I've had on my mind (sorry, can't think of the exact reference) that says 'she does him (he...more
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I was prepared to give this book 4 stars, but then I read the relationship q&a at the end.
At the end of the book Eric Ludy advises that women should not pursue relationships with men because it "dulls" and "robs" them of their "masculine strength," which would in turn lead to a lackluster relationship because women are meant to "wait patiently" for the man to initiate the relationship because it is their "place". And really, as I read that my jaw hit the floor. What kind of sexist nonsense i...more
At the end of the book Eric Ludy advises that women should not pursue relationships with men because it "dulls" and "robs" them of their "masculine strength," which would in turn lead to a lackluster relationship because women are meant to "wait patiently" for the man to initiate the relationship because it is their "place". And really, as I read that my jaw hit the floor. What kind of sexist nonsense i...more
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