Bibliograph

Christ-centered dating, pursuing a relationship that glorifies God, Mark Ballenger

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Christ-centered dating, pursuing a relationship that glorifies God, Mark Ballenger

Language

eng

Index

no index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Christ-centered dating

Medium

electronic resource

Nature of contents

dictionaries

Responsibility statement

Mark Ballenger

Sub title

pursuing a relationship that glorifies God

Summary

What if glorifying God and pursuing marriage could happen at the same time? Christian singles are often taught that the best way to find "the one" is to glorify God and let him take care of the rest. What if, instead, singles glorified God through their pursuit of marriage? In Christ-Centered Dating, popular YouTuber Mark Ballenger challenges each reader to understand the difference between seeking to glorify God for the blessing of a spouse and seeking a spouse for the glory of God. With personal stories, biblical guidance, and real-life application, Mark helps readers understand: - Why their beliefs about dating are so crucial to their spiritual lives. - How to meet other godly singles. - What the eight phases of a healthy dating relationship should be. - How to heal from past relationship wounds and idols. - Whether or not there is such a thing as "the one." God wants His people to discover the freedom of choosing to put Him first in their relationships. Christ-Centered Dating helps the single Christian reflect His image while actively seeking the person God has chosen as his or her spouse. What if glorifying God and pursuing marriage could happen at the same time? In Christ-Centered Dating, Mark Ballenger challenges the popular perspective of "If I want to be married, I should just wait and glorify God" with the biblical truth that Christians can glorify God through the pursuit of marriage. Practical and freeing, Christ-Centered Dating helps the single Christian apply Mark Ballenger is the founder of the popular website ApplyGodsWord.com and its accompanying YouTube channel. His writings have appeared on numerous ministry sites including DesiringGod.org, RELEVANTmagazine.com, and ChurchLeaders.com. Mark has a master's degree in pastoral counseling and lives in Cleveland, Ohio, with his wife and two children

Target audience

adult

Contributor