Frank and biblical, this book helps young, single adults date wisely and prepare for a mature marriage relationship. Jackson deals with the foundations of the male-female relationship, including social factors, influences from family and upbringing, communication issues, and biblical principles for dating. He also addresses the specifics of sexual intimacy, issues in the African American community, and preparation for marriage, as well as offering practical helps for young couples.
Between the onset of puberty and marriage, every man and woman faces the issues of being single. How do you handle the weekends alone -- or with a dating partner? How do you build a healthy relationship? How can you tell when it's the relationship of a lifetime? And what about sex -- Why say no when your body is screaming yes? Chris Jackson knows the promise and the pitfalls of singleness for African Americans. In this book, he offers frank, down-to-earth wisdom on such topics as: - Practical ways to make the single life a better life - Making the most of the differences between the sexes - How your family history affects your dating relationships - "Creative Conversation from A to Z" - The silent issues: masturbation, date rape, and homosexuality - Breaking up without breaking down - Knowing when a relationship is marriageable . . . And much more -- If you want to order your dating life according to the Bible's prescription for fulfillment, The Black Christian Singles Guide to Dating and Sexuality is an invaluable guidebook. It's easy to read, and it offers real-life answers for your real-life issues.
Product Details
BLACK CHRISTIAN SINGLES GT DAT
Format: Paperback
Pages: 160
Product Weight: 0.48 lbs
Author: Jackson, Chris
Publication Date: 1998-12-29
Language: English
Publisher: ZONDERVAN
Dewey Decimal Classification: 241.660
Number of Units in Package: 1
ISBN: 9780310223443
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