Courtship and Dating: So What's the Difference?

by Dennis Gundersen

Considered by many the most sensible and Biblical book on courtship in print. Chapters on the right role of parents in their children's choices; on relationships for the purpose of service rather than mere entertainment; on guarded moral protection and accountability rather than total freedom; on the benefits of waiting for one partner rather than being a 'serial dater'. And much more. Includes these supplemental * Martin On Parents and Their Children's Marriages * Mary Modeling Modesty * Tamika Modesty, the Best Policy * Kim Some Observations on Courtship * Martin Marriage Without the Consent of Parents

Genres: Parenting

90 pages, Paperback

About the author

Dennis Gundersen is President and owner of Grace and Truth Books, a Christian publisher of more than 60 books, with a primary focus on reprinting 19th century children's stories with a character building emphasis. Dennis has served as Senior Pastor at three Tulsa churches since 1984 and is currently devoting his time to writing, publishing and conference speaking. He is a frequent speaker at church conferences, men's retreats and home education conventions. He and his wife Naomi have been married since 1976, and have four sons. For relaxation, he is an avid mountain climber, cyclist, and photographer.

Reviews

[Havebooks Willread · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a re-read as I have two married children now and three teenagers so needed to refresh my thought process again. I really appreciate Dennis Gunderson's measured and reasonable approach to this subject and his concept of principles rather than rules. I am not one to fully embrace everything someone else says and adopt it as my own, but I do agree with most of his principles. I appreciate that it is a short, quick read (though it could be even shorter imo). I am reminded of my responsibilities in this area to guide and train my children rather than surrendering them to the current culture's lack of ideals and lackadaisical practices--even if I'm tired and don't always know what is best!