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Men & Women | Parents | Pastors, Leaders, Teachers | Teens |
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Suggested Books for Teens / Parents About Abstinence, Dating & Sex. I Kissed Dating Goodbye: A New Attitude Toward Relationships and Romance By: Joshua Harris; Vendor: Multnomah Publishers Inc.; Publication Date: 1997; ISBN #: 1576730360 Description: Are you fed up with the sham and charade of the dating game? Harris understands because he's been there. His honest and refreshing approach to dating challenges today's dating practices and offers practical, biblical alternatives. Discover how living a life of love, purity, and purposeful singleness can help you build godly, satisfying relationships. 168 pages, softcover. I Gave Dating A Chance By: Jeramy Clark; Vendor: Waterbrook Press; Publication Date: 2000; ISBN#: 1578563291 Description: Joshua Harris's I Kissed Dating Goodbye gave your teens one side of the argument on dating -- now here's another viewpoint! Respectfully challenging the opinion that "not dating" is the most godly approach to relationships, youth pastor Clark presents a biblical and balanced option: confidently pursuing dating relationships that bring glory and honor to God! 192 pages, softcover. We're on a Mission from God: The Generation X Guide to John Paul II & the Real Meaning of Life By: Mary Bonacci; Vendor: Ignatius Press; Publication Date: 1996; ISBN#: 0898705673 Description: In this book, Mary Beth Bonacci joins with John Paul II in bringing young Catholics a clearer understanding of the Church and their role in it. She takes his quotes from the five World Youth Day events and "unpacks" them, explaining the truths of the faith clearly and concisely. This book is perfect for the Catholics of "Generation X" - and for Catholic "youth" of any age who wish to understand and to deepen their faith. SEX: ITS WORTH WAITING FOR By: Greg Speck; Vendor: Moody Press; Publication Date: 1989; ISBN#: 0802476929 Description: This is the kind of book kids need -- and will read! It's open, direct, funny, and hard-hitting. Greg talks about dating and premarital sex in a clearheaded way that will grab kids' attention. He also deals compassionately with rape, incest, homosexuality, and pregnancy. 221 pages, softcover. And the Bride Wore White: Seven Secrets to Sexual Purity By: Dannah Gresh; Vendor: Moody Press; Publication Date: 2000; ISBN#: 0802483305 Description: It's like having an intimate conversation with your best friend! Warm, compassionate, and wise, Gresh reveals the seven secrets of sexual purity. Passages from her own diaries, plus guided journaling activities and interviews with Joshua Harris, Becky Tirabassi, Josh McDowell, Rebecca St. James, and others will help your teens understand the heavenly purpose of sex. 183 pages, softcover. The Five Love Languages By: Gary Chapman; Vendor: Moody Press; Publication Date: 1992; ISBN#: 1881273156 Description: Words of affirmation, quality time, gifts, acts of service, physical touching -- learning these five love languages may save a troubled marriage or greatly enhance the emotional climate of a good marriage! Chapman explains the purpose of each love language and shows you how to identify the one that is most meaningful to your spouse. 175 pages, softcover. The Five Love Languages of Teenagers By: Gary Chapman; Vendor: Moody Press; Publication Date: 2000; ISBN#: 1881273393 Description: Believe it or not, those tough-looking teens are like "love tanks with a leak" -- just like the rest of us. Learn which of the five "love languages" most effectively communicates parental affection to your teenagers, and how your loving input can nurture their sense of responsibility, spiritual identity, and security in Christ. 272 pages, softcover. Pure Excitement: A Radical Righteous Approach to Sex Love and Dating By: Joe White; Vendor: Focus On The Family; Publication Date: 1996; ISBN#:: 156179483X Description: This book equips you to make wise decisions regarding dating and sexuality by teaching God's standards. Many of your choices will have lifelong consequences, and this book reveals insights to help you develop godly character. Everybody talks about sex. But Joe White is making sense. Learn how you can experience the Pure Excitement of God's plan. After all, abstinence makes the heart grow fonder and stronger. Passion and Purity: Learning to Bring Your Love Life Under Christ's Control By: Elisabeth Elliot; Vendor: Baker / Revell; Publication Date: 2002; ISBN#:: 0800758188 Description: Looking for answers to your teens' questions about dating? Tracing her courtship and marriage to her martyred missionary husband, Elliot offers seasoned wisdom and firm direction on such issues as how far is too far, physically; singleness or marriage; what men and women look for in a spouse; chastity; relationship roles; and more. 208 pages, softcover. Bringing Up Boys By: James Dobson; Vendor: Tyndale House; Publication Date: 2001; ISBN#:: 084235266X Description: With so much confusion about the role of men in our society, it's no wonder so many parents and teachers are a loss about how to bring up boys. Our culture has vilified masculinity and, as a result, boys are suffering. Parents, teachers and others involved in shaping the character of boys. Our culture has vilified masculinity and, as a result, boys are suffering. Parents, teachers and others involved in shaping the character of boys have lots of questions. In Bringing Up Boys, Dr. James Dobson, America's most trusted expert on family issues, tackles these questions - and offers advice and encouragement based on a firm foundation of Biblical principles. Bringing Up Boys - a must-read book for parents, teachers, social workers, youth leaders, counselors - anyone involved in the challenge of turning boys into good men. Faith Training: Raising Kids Who Love the Lord By: Joe White; Vendor: Focus On The Family; Publication Date: 1996; ISBN#:: 1561794414 Description: You've potty-trained your kids, but have you faith-trained them? Raising godly children is a difficult responsibility and White offers you time-tested ways to disciple your sons and daughters. Based on the model presented in Paul's letter to Timothy, he gives practical advice on how to "train up a child in the way he should go." 341 pages, softcover. Raising a Modern - Day Knight By: Robert Lewis; Vendor: Focus On The Family; Publication Date: 1999; ISBN#:: 1561797162 Description: "Not all knights were great men, but all great men were knights, "-- R.A. Brown. Discover how fathers can help their sons become modern knights -- young men with a vision of masculinity, a code of conduct, and a godly cause. Learn how ceremony can teach your boy to reject passivity, accept responsibility, and lead courageously. 200 pages, softcover. The Sexual Man By: Archibald Hart; Vendor: Thomas Nelson; Publication Date: 1995; ISBN#:: 0849936845 Description: "The Sexual Man" offers honest, carefully documented answers to these familiar questions as well as dozens more. A highly respected, eminently qualified psychologist, Dr. Archibald Hart, has confidently surveyed more than six hundred men, counseled for over twenty-five years, and traveled the world presenting seminars, lectures and sharing in private conversation. Now Dr. Hart has written the book on male sexuality. In this book you will discover: What satisfies men sexually and what the limits should be. Sexual fears, fetishes, and failures that haunt males. How to ensure healthy sexual development from boyhood to manhood. Ways to recognize a healthy male sexuality. Keys to a fulfilled and guilt-free sex life. Preparing for Adolescence By: James Dobson; Vendor: Gospel Light; Publication Date: 1999; ISBN#:: 0830724974 Description: "Adolescence." The word can make the bravest parents tremble -- but take heart! America's most trusted child-rearing expert believes you can steer teens safely through these turbulent years -- and he's ready to show you how. In this updated practical guide, he addresses critical issues like romantic love, identity, puberty, and other challenges faced by teens and their parents. 186 pages, softcover. Before I Was Born (Ages 5-8) By: Carolyn Nystrom; Vendor: Nav Press; Publication Date: 1994; ISBN#:: 0891098445 Description: Designed for parents to read to their child ages 5 - 8. This book is one of a series designed to help parents shape their children's character, particularly in the area of sexuality. Our children are exposed to many different messages about the nature of sexuality and the place of sexual intimacy in life, through the media, discussions with their friends, and school sex-education programs. God wants parents to be the primary sex educators of their children. And if we are going to have a powerful impact, we must start early to help children understand their sexuality before they learn from other sources. First messages are the most powerful; why wait until your child hears the wrong thing and then try to correct the misunderstanding? God made sexuality, and He made it as a beautiful gift; why not present it to our children and the way God intended? THIS BOOK IS VERY DESCRIPTIVE FOR YOUNG CHILDREN. What's The Big Deal? (Ages 8-11) Why God Cares About Sex. By: Stan Jones / Brenna Jones; Vendor: Nav Press; Publication Date: 1994; ISBN#:: 0891098453 Description: You know what sex is. You've heard other kids joking about it, and maybe you've seen actors talking about it on TV. But you probably still have some questions, and that's great. What's the Big Deal explains the basic facts about sex and such related issues as:
Facing The Facts (Ages 11-14) The Truth About Sex & You. By: Stan Jones / Brenna Jones; Vendor: Nav Press; Publication Date: 1994; ISBN#:: 0891098461 Description: More changes occur in your body and brain during puberty than any other time in your life. And puberty marks the beginning of big changes in your relationships with your parents and the opposite sex. It's a wonderful and exhilarating time, because you're finally becoming an adult, but it can be a stressful and overwhelming time, too. If you don't understand what's happening to you, or why, your early teenage years can be scary. Facing the Facts was written to give all the information you need to understand exactly what's happening to your body and why God planned it that way. You'll learn: Role of puberty in the development of sexuality, How girls' & boys' bodies change, How a woman gets pregnant & gives birth, Why God wants you to save sex for marriage, Love & dating, Tough answers to some tough problems. Every Man's Battle: Winning the War on Sexual Purity One Victory at a Time By: Arterburn & Stoeker; Vendor Waterbrook Press; Publication Date: 2000; ISBN#:: 1578563682 Description: Today's media bombards men with sexual images and temptation, so it's no wonder that "sexual addiction" is on the rise -- even within the church. In this compassionate brother-to-brother guide, Stephen Arterburn and Fred Stoeker tackle this serious problem head-on, offering a practical battle plan for men -- married or single -- who desire to live by God's standard. 224 pages, softcover. Every Young Man's Battle : Strategies for Victory in the Real World of Sexual Temptation By: Stephen Arterburn; Vendor: Waterbrook Press; Publication Date: 2002; ISBN#:: 1578565375 Description: From the authors of Every Man's Battle comes a survival guide for male teens and young adults engaged in a high-stakes struggle with sexual temptation. Learn how to help these young men implement a practical, realistic "battle plan" -- exchanging their shame and confusion for a positive, thriving relationship with Christ. 240 pages, softcover. Every Woman's Desire: Every Man's Guide to Winning the Heart of a Woman By: Arterburn & Stoeker; Vendor: Waterbrook Press; Publication Date: 2001; ISBN#:: 1578565227 Description: Men, discover the real desires of your wife's heart and learn how to faithfully fulfill them! Through candid reflections on their own marriages, the authors apply solid, time-tested biblical wisdom and down-to-earth applications to dispel misconceptions that can lead to strife in relationships -- including exercising "authority" and being "submissive." Includes discussion guide. 240 pages, softcover. |