If we completely submit to our Lord, we will allow Him to choose our mate and to guide our courtship. Too often singles ignore this part of submission. God has a plan for our lives but we become impatient. We also allow our hormones to take control. Chapter 4 is the most important one in the book. It discusses a daily walk with Christ. All other things will fall in place if He is the center of your life.
While Eric and Leslie Ludy’s book, When God Writes Your Love Story: The Ultimate Guide to Guy/Girl Relationships will appeal to young adults, however there is also a message for everyone on allowing God to be in control. The Ludy’s use scripture to back up their thesis. Each chapter is followed by discussion questions and “A Step Further” suggestion. The chapters switch back and forth between Eric and Leslie. This would make a great small group study for young adults. ( )

Title:
When God Writes Your Love Story
Author:
Ludy, Eric & Leslie
Publisher:
Loyal
Format:
Paperback
BCID:
http://www.bookcrossing.com/journal/6...
No. of pages:
224
First sentence:
"I think we should break up," he softly said

I Mooched a copy of this book after reading Authentic Beauty by Leslie Ludy.

I enjoyed this volume for its honesty. The ideas are not all easy to carry out and the Ludys don't flinch from telling of their own stumbles as they learned to let God write their love story. I really enjoyed hearing more of the details of their romance. The book is written for men and women with Eric and Leslie each identified as the author of specific chapters. It was interesting to hear Eric's insights - I'm more used to the female perspective - although his humour didn't sit particularly well with me. Perhaps it would have if I were a young man?

The main theme of this book is that our relationship culture is a long way from what God intended and people are being hurt by it. But there is another way which the Ludys have lived and now share with their readers.

I would recommend this book to anyone who is single (of any age). I'm sure there are also nuggets of goodness for people in relationships if you are creative enough to take the ideas and make them your own. The book cover is attractive showing a tender moment between a man and woman. The title is very apt and the book does exactly what it 'says on the tin.'

I have all the Ludy book on my wishlist and am looking forward to reading them. Authentic Beauty is my current study book.

Overall: 8/10 ( )

Classic love story of how God intervenes in the lives of everyday Christians. Lots of motivation for purity of all kinds. ( )

I have reason to believe that my husband is the boy who broke up with Leslie "on the phone" shortly before her epiphany that God has something better for her (the first thing you read in the book). I'll just say that this story is remembered very, very, very, very differently by others who were there. I only believe it is my spouse she is writing about because he was her last "public school" boyfriend before she met Eric. There are other misreprestations of her high school life in the book. The blatant falsehood in her story, for me, calls into question the rest of her story, if not her entire ministry.