Holding Hands, Holding Hearts, by Richard and Sharon Phillips. Reviewed by: Dr. Julian Kennedy.
This review examines Richard and Sharon Phillips' guide to Christian courtship and marriage, which emphasizes God's sovereignty, biblical roles, personal godliness, and spiritual accountability in relationships. The authors address both men and women, calling them away from sinful patterns toward Christ-centered commitment, purity, and mutual ministry before and within marriage. The resource combines practical dating advice with theological grounding in creation ordinances and redemption in Christ.
Holding Hands, Holding Hearts, Richard and Sharon Phillips. P&R Publishing 2006. Paperback. 183 pages. [Reviewed by Dr. Julian Kennedy (NI).] This is an excellent guide for young and not-so-young people contemplating marriage, looking for a mate, or already embarked upon courting. The authors are Presbyterians who rightly state that our ultimate satisfaction is in God alone, not a mate, and that He is the sovereign Matchmaker. They speak from their own personal experience and from their seeing...
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