God's Path for Selecting a Love that Lasts

Selecting a Mate without the Heartaches
God’s Path for Selecting a Love that Lasts reveals dating guidelines for choosing a suitable spouse. Selecting an appropriate mate can increase the likelihood of a thriving marriage and reduce the risk of divorce believes Leah Heling, educator, author, and parent. Her Scripture-based instruction guide will help singles avoid the heartaches and dangers of modern dating.
What Are Your Dating Concerns?

I doubt I will ever find a Christian to marry.
How will I know when I meet the right person?
In the past I was promiscuous, but for years I have remained pure.
Because I don’t want to pwa-mark pwa-mark-done" data-pwa-category="style" data-pwa-dictionary-word="be hurt" data-pwa-hint="Passive verbs make your writing less direct. Try to use an active verb instead." data-pwa-id="pwa-5666884266F69D8962172B93CEBE0DFF" data-pwa-rule-id="null" data-pwa-suggestions="">be hurt again, I have given up dating.

Find answers to these and other concerns when you read the book. You will:

Read about God’s principles for selecting the most appropriate spouse and when.
Discover how to remain faithful to a potential future spouse.
Learn biblical approaches to sexual purity and the benefits of secondary virginity.
Discover the risks of flirting and immodesty.
Understand the importance of sequential bonding before marriage.
Examine God’s basic three-fold design for marriage to keep in mind while dating.
Realize God’s principles that will prepare you for a lifelong, satisfying marriage.
Appreciate God’s truths for living happily single.

Book Features

Bible verses and principles
True-life stories
Assessments for personal reflection and growth
Study questions after each chapter
Humor

Who Would Benefit Reading this Book?

Adult Singles   

“Heling emphasizes biblical principles that matter as you seek the Lord's will in finding a mate. I could have avoided much heartache if I had this instruction manual when I was younger.”--Brian Goodwin

Parents, Pastors, Youth Leaders, and Teens 15+

Parents and other authority figures will welcome this child-rearing tool, which will help you prepare your children for dating (a post-high school experience, an adult activity) and also for marriage. Will you prepare your children or leave dating and marriage to chance?

“This well written and informative guidebook is a helpful tool for parental discussion with your children. A parent armed with prayer and these principles would be on firm ground. I loved the Zinger quotes.”--Sue Gerhartz, grandma

These guidelines provide the tools for selecting a suitable, Christian spouse and avoiding dating heartaches. This guide encourages you to pray and trust the Lord in all matters, in doing so, you will experience peace and confidence while dating.