Comments on: Lasting Love

By: Becky

Becky — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 14:37:59 +0000

First of all, I have to say what a blessing this website is! I have just begun digging through the different posts and topics. (I came to the site through your blog, Ashleigh.) How good it is to have such an encouraging site for women at all stages, but honestly, especially for single young women. I never “dated” in high school or college until I met my husband just before I turned 22. My heart’s desire was to grow my relationship with Christ. I longed to get married someday (and of course, in my mind, I preferred it to be “sooner”), but I could not stand the dating ideals in place in my public school…I wanted something more! I prayed for my husband long before we ever met and placed our meeting and who he was in God’s hands. I didn’t want to “shop around” and waste time, emotions, or even/especially kisses on someone who would not be my husband, even though it was not always easy to just “keep waiting”…and of course praying. The waiting was so worth it! The book that was incredibly useful for me during that time was, “Authentic Beauty” by Leslie Ludy. She focused on growing a beautiful relationship with our Heavenly Prince, who is the only One who can truly fulfill our longings. It was so encouraging and just what I needed at the time. I still flip through it every now and again for that focus on my Heavenly Prince even after my earthly prince has whisked me away. We used her and her husband’s “A Perfect Wedding” book in preparation for our marriage as well…along with a couple of the songs included. My husband and I enjoy reading marriage books and attending marriage conferences. We are often “renewed” as a result. I’d love to see the rest of your list of books on marriage!! Hmm, that list could help me with some Christmas ideas! Any books that husbands recommend too?

By: Friday in Sunny Southern California | Young Ladies Christian Fellowship

Friday in Sunny Southern California | Young Ladies Christian Fellowship — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 09:17:42 +0000

[...] weary from a long day. We snuggled close, each reading our own book–his, a Lamplighter, mine, Lasting Love–for about an hour, until our eyes were too heavy to [...]

By: Bethanyrb

Bethanyrb — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 16:03:54 +0000

Love & Respect by Emerson and Sarah Eggerich is excellent!!! A must read while single or married. I just went to one of their seminars and I’d recommend that, too.
The Eggerichs have a second book out, too, but I haven’t read it. I assume I’ll recommend it since I like L&R so much.
Eric and Leslie Ludy have good books. I like their writings.
Elisabeth Elliot – I haven’t read much of her stuff but my Mom loves her books.
For Women Only – (there is also For Young Women Only) is another one I recommend. I learned a lot from that book.

By: Anna Flinn

Anna Flinn — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 21:47:53 +0000

Get Married by Candice Watters has been a blessing to me, as well as I, Issac, Take Thee Rebekah by Dr. Ravi Zacharias. Also, I Kissed Dating Goodbye, by Josh Harris and Boy Meets Girl. I also have enjoyed the book For Women Only. I think single or married, we belong learning about the opposite sex in order to be a blessing to them more fully. We all need to be reminded of the need to reach out side of our comfort zones, to realize and appreciate the differences God built in us.

By: Jaclynn R.

Jaclynn R. — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 20:05:39 +0000

“Get Married” by Candine Watters was an encouragement to me too as I’m entering my mid 20′s!