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Bestselling author and speaker Leslie Ludy follows up her powerful, ground-breaking release, Set-Apart Femininity, with the book every young woman has been waiting for. How does today's young woman handle the difficult questions surrounding guys, relationships, and waiting for the right one? Leslie uses her experiences, both in mentoring numerous girls and with her own beautiful love story, to give straightforward help and advice on these questions and more.Instead of trying to follow the world's plan for capturing the man of your dreams, Leslie challenges her readers to live a set-apart life and develop a Christ-consumed heart. She shares the secret to becoming a woman who is truly beautiful and irresistible to a godly man. From understanding modern guys and the plan God has for them, to learning how to treat and interact with guys in everyday life, Answering the Guy Questions will equip young woman with inspiration and strength to live God's way in all their relationships.

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Publié par	Harvest House Publishers, Inc.
Date de parution	01 mars 2009
Nombre de lectures	0
EAN13	9780736932066
Langue	English

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HARVEST HOUSE PUBLISHERS
EUGENE, OREGON
Unless otherwise indicated, all Scripture quotations are taken from the New King James Version. Copyright 1982 by Thomas Nelson, Inc. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
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Cover by Abris, Veneta, Oregon
Leslie Ludy: Published in association with Loyal Arts Literary Agency, LoyalArts.com .
ANSWERING THE GUY QUESTIONS
Copyright 2009 by Winston and Brooks, Inc.
Published by Harvest House Publishers
Eugene, Oregon 97402
www.harvesthousepublishers.com
Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data
Ludy, Leslie.
Answering the guy questions / Leslie Ludy.
p. cm.
ISBN 978-0-7369-2287-6 (pbk.)
ISBN 978-0-7369-3206-6 (eBook)
1. Young women-Religious life. 2. Man-woman relationships-Religious aspects-Christianity. I. Title.
BV4551.3.L825 2009
248.8 43-dc22
2008036844
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Contents

Introduction: A Christ-Consumed Heart
putting first things first
Chapter One: Counterfeit Manhood
the way modern guys are versus the way God wants them to be
Chapter Two: Warrior-Poet Manhood
what Christ-built masculinity really looks like
Chapter Three: Unlocking Your Feminine Power
shaping the course of modern masculinity
Chapter Four: Heroic Womanhood
practical ways to shape men into princes
Chapter Five: Becoming a Princess of Purity
helping guys rise above sexual sin
Chapter Six: Code of Conduct
how to treat guys in everyday life
Chapter Seven: Fairy-Tale Love Stories
the blueprint for a Christ-built relationship
Final Thoughts
what makes a woman truly beautiful to a Christ-built man?
Notes
www.SetApartGirl.com
I NTRODUCTION
A Christ-Consumed Heart

putting first things first
The set-apart women I admire most all had one very important thing in common-they were passionately, ardently, fervently in love with Jesus Christ. They put Jesus Christ above pleasures, riches, comforts, friends, family, and worldly applause. And they put Jesus Christ far above guys.
Amy Carmichael sacrificed her right to be married and, instead, chose to spend her life rescuing a thousand children from being sold into temple prostitution in India. Her romance with Jesus Christ far exceeded the most beautiful fairy tale ever written.
Sabina Wurmbrand sacrificed her right to live happily ever after with the love of her life, Richard, when she was forced to make a choice between saving her husband and standing up for her first love, Jesus Christ. By choosing Jesus, she inspired her husband to stand against those who were blaspheming Christ s name, and as a result, she and Richard were separated for ten long years.
Gladys Aylward spent all of her youth and beauty in a war-torn Chinese village. Rather than pining after men and pursuing marriage, family, and the comforts of this world, Gladys chose a life of service for the kingdom of God. As a result, a hundred violent prisoners were subdued into quiet obedience, two hundred orphans were saved, and thousands were pulled out of darkness and into God s marvelous light.
Catherine Booth laid down her right to a comfortable marriage and family life. Not only did her husband pour out his life for the destitute and dying, but Catherine joined him, serving right by his side. She chose all-night prayer gatherings, long days trudging through slums, and attacks from the modern church over a stable existence in a cute home with a white picket fence.
When I study these women s lives, I am astounded and inspired by their level of commitment to Jesus Christ. They didn t just say He was their first love-they lived it. Though they gave up their rights to be married and their dreams of living the happily ever after lifestyle, nothing was more important than serving Christ and protecting the honor of their Lord and King.
So it must be with us.
Even though this is a book about guys, I want to emphasize that Jesus Christ, not guys, must always remain the center of our existence. When we have a Christ-consumed heart, guys no longer dominate our thoughts, our actions, and our decisions. Rather, the Lover of our soul captivates us so completely that every guy we meet clearly sees that Jesus is, and always will be, the number one Prince of our heart. These lyrics from a song by According to John capture this idea beautifully:
She s in Love
What a beautiful smile; A radiant girl
Fell in love first time I saw her; She stays on my mind
I d give anything; To know everything about her
There s light in her eyes; And I know it s all for Him
She carries on and on; Like He was her best friend
Chorus:
She s in love; It s not hard to see
But I would like to believe it was with me
Someone got a hold of her heart
And He won t let go
And I know; She s in love
She looks to the sky; When she talks about Him
She believes He hung the moon; Said He had to go away
She waits for His return; Says He s coming for her soon
How can this be fair?
This guy can walk on water
Don t guess I ve got a prayer
He s written love letters to reach her
She worships the ground He walks on
She just smiles when she says His name
It s a match made in heaven
I can t compete with the King of Kings 1
-A CCORDING TO J OHN
Until a guy can truly say that about your life, you aren t ready for an earthly Prince Charming. Until Jesus Christ is the obsession of your heart, you ll always be looking to mere men to meet needs only He can fill.
So even though this book is filled with practical advice about relating to guys, let me warn you not to become consumed with the subject of the opposite sex. When you become consumed with Jesus Christ, dealing with guys becomes far less confusing!
I can honestly say that if you live out the lyrics of that song, all of the romantic desires of your heart will be fulfilled-whether you end up with an earthly Prince Charming or not. Making Jesus Christ your first love is the foundation for everything else in life, including guys. If you feel uncertain about His position in your life, read Authentic Beauty and Set-Apart Femininity, in which I explore intimacy with Christ in a very practical and in-depth way.
This book is meant to be a practical tool in your hands-a fleshing out of what set-apart femininity looks like in relationship to masculinity. Through the years, countless young women have come to me with questions about guys. And to the best of my ability, I ve attempted to answer the most common ones and place them within the pages of this book. I like to write my books as if I am sitting across from you, my reader, in a cozy coffee shop, simply sharing my heart. I hope you ll feel that way as you read through the following chapters filled with advice and encouragement. Think of me as a big sister who has gone before you and wants to share everything she s learned on the subject of guys.
You ll notice that I refer to my love story with my husband, Eric, quite a few times. I hope you won t feel that I m suggesting that the specific details of my love story need to be imitated. Rather, it s my desire to give you a real-life example of what these biblical principles look like lived out.
This book is very straightforward, keeping with the lovingly blunt personality God blessed me with! My message sets a high standard for interaction with the opposite sex, and I don t apologize for it because I believe it s the standard of Christ. And I also believe that if you are willing to take this message to heart, you ll experience an amazing, astounding, heaven-on-earth blessing just like I did. My prayer is that through these pages you ll be inspired, encouraged, and equipped to approach this area of your life with Christ-built confidence rather than culture-induced confusion!
Please know that I am cheering you on in your set-apart journey. I would love for you to visit my website, www.setapartgirl.com , where there are many additional resources, such as audio sessions and articles, to encourage and equip you along the way.
If you ve picked up this book, I don t believe it s a coincidence. I know God has an incredible purpose for you and can use this message in your life. His plans for you are more beautiful than you could hope or imagine, and I pray that this book will be an instrumental part of your walk with Him.
Set-apart femininity can change the world. May this book inspire you to fully realize this reality.
Cheering you on!
C HAPTER O NE
Counterfeit Manhood

the way modern guys are versus the way God wants them to be
In seventh grade, boys were my nemesis.
Boys were loud and obnoxious, insensitive and crude. At the age of twelve, I was painfully awkward, shy and insecure-and this unfortunate combination smacked a bright red easy target sign in t