BOOK INFORMATION:
The control freak. The angry man. The lazy guy. The unteachable guy. The promiscuous man. The unbeliever. The lone ranger. The unchurched guy. The new convert. The commitment-phobe.
For any woman who has struggled with failed relationships, this may seem like a familiar list. These are the men your friends and family have in mind when they think, "she's with the wrong guy." And while the reasons women choose these types of men are complicated and varied, ultimately, they will all let you down.
In She's Got the Wrong Guy, Deepak Reju offers a different kind of dating book, discussing the types of guys women should not marry and offering biblical reasons why they aren't suitable spouses. Writing from his years of experience as a pastor and counselor, Reju shares with women his perspective on how to assess a relationship's strengths from the beginning, how to identify possible pitfalls, and how to have thecourage to wait for a relationship that will be a blessing for both of you. Using stories that single women can relate to and highlighting contemporary issues in themodern world of dating, Reju gives readers clear, biblical direction on how to have positive, life-giving relationships with members of the opposite sex.
With a strong, Christ-centered focus, women will better understand why they "settle" for less than what God intends for their romantic relationships and learn to put their hopes and find their happiness in Jesus, not marriage.
MY THOUGHTS ON THE BOOK
I loved this book so much. It was such an interesting perspective on relationships and what being single really means. Obviously, before I was married I was a single Christian gal. This book is perfect for women that are thinking about dating or are actively dating. We women are under such pressure to marry that we often settle for the wrong guy. Author Reju uses examples from the bible to show how mistakes can be made in pursuing a husband and how to avoid them. It also explains what women should be looking for in a guy.
The book's message is that we are to desire a relationship with God more than anyone or anything else. Marriage will only be of this life, whereas our relationship with God is for eternity. This book makes a really good point to remind us that our only need is God.
Some of the types of wrong guys the book talks about are the control freak, the Christian in name only, the angry man, and the immature Christian, as well as countless others. The insights given in this book are completely genuine and entirely priceless. This book would have really saved me a few times when I was dating.
The book also mentions the role of the church in supporting singles and dating couples. These types need wish counsel and the church really needs to work on that role in my opinion,
Recommended for single women whether they are in a relationship or not. I think women of all ages, lifestyles, and backgrounds.
Disclaimer: I received a copy of the book in exchange for an honest and unbiased review. All opinions are my own.
Disclaimer: I received a copy of the book in exchange for an honest and unbiased review. All opinions are my own.
AUTHOR INFORMATION:
Deepak Reju, MDiv, PhD, serves as the pastor of biblical counseling and families at Capitol Hill Baptist Church (CHBC) in Washington, DC, as well as president for the board of directors of the Biblical Counseling Coalition. He is the author of several books and articles, including "Great Kings of theBible: How Jesus Is Greater than Saul, David and Solomon," "The Pastor and Counseling," and "On Guard: Preventing and Responding to Child Abuse at Church." Deepak and his wife Sarah have been married since 2001 and have five children.
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