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!

By: Judith

Judith — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 13:36:07 +0000

Thank you for this post, Ashleigh!

Books about singleness … ? To be honest I’m not so into books about singleness, because reading them makes me feel … well, as if I’m “a single,” rather than a young woman who is currently in the season of singleness – for as long as her Jesus desires. That’s not a criticism of books about singleness, just a personal thing! For that reason, I think my favourite book about singleness is “Set-Apart Feminity” by Leslie Ludy, because it’s not really about singleness but about a young woman and her relationship with her Jesus. I love it in the season of singleness (it’s got some brilliant thoughts in it for young ladies who are single) and I think I’ll love it in the season of marriage, too, God willing. I enjoy “Let Me Be a Woman” by Elisabeth Elliot for the same reason. On the other hand, I do read books about singleness from time to time. I recently rea d and was encouraged by “Get Married” by Candine Watters – she writes so positively of marriage and the desire for marriage as good things. It’s more for “older” single young ladies. For single young ladies of any age, “Before You Meet Prince Charming” by Sarah Mally is the best book about singleness I’ve ever read. It’s SO good!

By: Samantha R.

Samantha R. — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 00:30:27 +0000

I’ve heard some of Alistair’s sermons and loved them for the meat they contained. And you gotta love that accent =D

I would like to recommend Passion and Purity also. I thoroughly enjoyed it and gained a great deal out of it.

Wonderful post, Ash!! I really enjoyed reading it and re-reading it

By: Shannon

Shannon — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 22:20:56 +0000

I’ve greatly enjoyed (and been challenged) by some of Alistair Begg’s radio messages, but hadn’t thought to look for his books. Thanks for the suggestion. Are you recommending the whole book for unmarried persons, or just chapter 3?

By: Jaclynn R.

Jaclynn R. — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 22:06:22 +0000

I have to agree that some of my favorites are those two by Elisabeth Elliot. I can take her wisdom to heart knowing that she experienced the joys and trials of singlehood into her 20′s before marriage.
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Thank you Ashleigh for another wonderful article and for gently pushing we who are still single in the right direction, emphasizing that marriage should not be our main goal/aim in life.

By: Kelley A.

Kelley A. — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 20:00:01 +0000

That’s such a great post! Thank you so much for sharing it! I’ll definately have to look that book up!

By: Abbie

Abbie — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 13:50:39 +0000

I LOVE Alistair Begg! I have tons of his sermons on my iPod I’m going to have to get this book soon.

I think one of my absolute favorite books singleness is Passion and Purity, by Elisabeth Elliot. Like you, I want a solid foundation, strong basics, practicality! Not…fluff. lol. And Ms. Elliot offers all that and more. Also, her book Quest for Love, is really good.