The Best Dating and Relationship Advice Books for Christian Teens

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The world of dating can be confusing enough without all kinds of conflicting messages reaching out to Christian teens today. Yet, Christians are supposed to live to a higher standard. Here are some books that can help teens guide their dating lives with biblical principles, wisdom, and a focus on God.

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"When God Writes Your Love Story" by Eric & Leslie Ludy

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Bringing a fresh approach to dating relationships, Eric and Leslie Ludy tell their story and show how true love can bring satisfying fulfillment and romance to Christian teens that are faced with the cheap, sensual passion promoted by the world around them. They offer tools to build a God-honoring relationship throughout the book.

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"When Dreams Come True: A Love Story Only God Could Write" by Eric & Leslie Ludy

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Eric and Leslie Ludy are back again to tell their love story to a generation in a way that is both poignant and full of life lessons. For teens that are still not sure what dating can be like for Christians, their God-written romance will entertain and teach at the same time.

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"I Gave Dating a Chance" by Jeramy Clark

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Christian teens are faced with conflicting advice from parents, friends, pastors, Bible experts, and more. Jeramy Clark takes a Biblical perspective to promote a healthy discussion about dating. He takes a look at the extreme views on dating and finds a healthy balance in the middle.

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"Don't Date Naked" by Michael & Amy Smalley

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Michael and Amy Smalley use humor, personal, stories, and straight talk to challenge teens to a dating life filled with Godly principles like honor and purity. They use their insights into the way Christian teens think to provide advice that teens can relate to and use in their everyday dating lives.

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"Every Teenager's Little Black Book on Sex and Dating" by Blaine Bartel

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Written by Blaine Bartel, this book doesn’t just focus on how to find the right person to date, but also how teens can be the right person for someone else while avoiding the dangers of dating in today’s world. It also discusses the importance of being friends before dating and the difference between love and lust, which can be a confusing thing in the teen years.

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"Teen Love: A Journal on Relationships" by Kimberley Kirberger & Colin Mortensen

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Not just a book that tells teens what to do, but instead this is a journal that helps Christian teens sort through their complex relationships with wisdom and support from the authors. There are exercises to express feelings and develop strength of conviction. Sometimes it helps to write things down or have a safe place to deal with the complex world of dating - a place with no judgement.

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"Forget Me Not: A Youth Devotional on Love and Dating" by Mike Worley

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It’s easy for teens to get caught up in the world of dating, it really is a big deal in any teenager's world. This 31-day devotional helps teens keep their eyes on God. It uses key scriptures and important questions to get Christian teens to dig deeper in their faith.

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"10 Commandments of Dating: Student Edition" by Ben Young & Samuel Adams

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Ben Young and Samuel Adams provide teens with ten “relationship laws” so that they can be protected from the sometimes-dangerous modern view of dating. The book encourages teens to develop good habits so they can develop a healthy relationship with members of the opposite sex.

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