Thursday, July 16, 2009

I kissed dating goodbye.

Since coming to Kansas, I have had alot of time on my hands and now since we are pretty much settled in I have been able to actually able to enjoy this part of summer. I have had time to read and do some school to try and get ahead. :) Typical Homeschooler fashion. But anyway, one of the books I have been reading is called "I kissed dating Goodbye". When I saw this book in a pile of books we had on our bookshelves, my immediate thoughts were."I don't need that, I already have kissed dating goodbye. " Little did I know, this book had mainly to do with saying no to the temptations of dating, but I have learned so much more from this book.
Josh Harris is the author of this book. He points out kissing dating goodbye in your heart, and heart purity. When I read that my first reaction was to immediately making excuses proving to myself that I had been pure in heart as well as actions. Which told me that I didn't need this book. So I put the book down and pulled out the bible instead, I turned to Matthew and wouldn't you know it I turned to this verse.
Matthew 5:8 "Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God."
It really convicted me personally, and challenged me to ask questions about whether I had been pure in heart. I realized that this is a book I need to read. After a day or two of praying about it, I picked up the book again and started reading.
I encourage you all to read this book, whether or not you think you need it. :)
Love you all! Have a blessed day!

2 comments:

  1. I was just given that. I need to read it!

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  2. I'm in the middle of reading it... :-D I love your template! It makes me very happy! I miss you ARC is starting tomorrow and it will be so SAD that you aren't there! <3
    ~Anna

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