I’m a follower of Jesus Christ. I live in Gaithersburg, Maryland, with an amazing wife and three wacky, fun kids. I'm a pastor at Covenant Life Church. I’m also a writer.
My friend Donald Miller shares a helpful tip for writers: get a kitchen timer. Don explains, "When I have two or three writing assignments I just make a list, then pick one, then set my little timer for an hour or twenty minutes or whatever amount of time that specific assignment will cost me. And then, while the timer is ticking away on my desk, I don't let myself do anything else....When the timer goes off, I decide whether I want to keep working on it, or move on. It's a simple tool, but it works." Read more.
Tim Challies asks whether he's ready to address his Google search history with God. "What would I say to him if he were to ask me about the things I have gone looking for online? Could I tell him with confidence that what I have sought is an indication of a heart that is aligned with his purposes? Or would I have to confess that my searches point to a heart that is drawn to what is evil and perverse?" Read the post.
14 Comments
DATE: 9:53 AM
I hate Josh Harris! You're dumb! Your books stink! Just checking to make sure the comments were working. (grin)
DATE: 5:52 PM
i love comments. i get so excited when people post on my blog! but i've never had mean commenters, so that may be why. should i say something nice to counter-balance? josh is cool. he was reeeeeeeeeeelly cool in high school.that reminds me...what was your fictious home school character named? i was trying to think of it the other day.
DATE: 8:02 PM
Hey, just found the book. I wasn't a big fan of "I Kissed Dating Goodbye" but I think it was probably my heart at the time I read it. But I just read Boy Meets Girl and, well, congradulations - this has been the only book on dating that has actually made sense and challenged my views. But now I just read that you're coming out with a new version? Anyway for someone who just bought the original to get the new material other than going out and buying the book I just bought a week ago?I'd be pretty excited to read the 8 conversations bit... it'd definitely help me out right now =)Thanks!
DATE: 8:04 PM
By the way, I posted a little book review on my blog.Here's the direct link to the review:http://www.echofaith.com/j2/index.php?id=84
DATE: 3:21 AM
hi everyone!I am a Filipino and bought two books of Joshua Harris IKDG and Not even a hint and that made Mr. Joshua harris my favorite author. The two books is so honest and reliable. I am a Christian and it really help me a lot in avoiding worldly standards and focus more on what God has in store for me, a better plan. Mr. Harris is right for writing that we need accountability for us to help each other in battle against sins and temptations. I still have many questions and stories to ask and tell. And i will really appreciate if Joshua Harris will be the one to answer all of the thoughts that I have. Because I know He is Guided by God and do have the wisdom that only comes from the Lord. My e-mail address is company_b10012@yahoo.com, Im waiting for the reply of my favorite author himself. thanks and God Bless!ThanksYork Mercado
DATE: 4:18 PM
York,Thanks for your encouragement. I'm so grateful for your heart to grow in godliness. Keep it up!
DATE: 10:30 AM
Mr. Harris, Recently I sent an email to your doit4Jesus@aol.com and I wanted to accompany it with this blog comment so maybe it will find you a bit easier! Thanks so much..your a wonderful writer please continue to contribute to the dating world...it needs a lot of work but I think you are just the man for the job! God Bless Tracy Waters
I have read and am reading again the sex/lust book. It is a really good book and it is hrlping me to deal with this problem in my like. Thanks for listening to GOD AND WRITING IT. God bless; Ray Noble
I am a mother of 4 and have just finished reading I Kissed Dating GoodBye. My oldest is 14, and my husband and I love the idea of more of a courting relationship for our children. Thank you for the tips and the explanations. I intend to use them.
I am a mother of 4 and have just finished reading I Kissed Dating GoodBye. My oldest is 14, and my husband and I love the idea of having more of a courting relationship for our children. Thank you for the tips and the explanations. I intend to use them.
hi! josh this is mary ann from philippines. i love your book i've learnd alot of lessons by reading it. you are too honest and real. its hard to find a relationship without in volving sex! i dont know whats wrong with other people? they just want sex and thats all, for them sex is more important. after i read your book i started to think that what you've said its true. now i let God to guide me the right path in life. thank you so much for you book and more power to you.
Hi josh, can you please tell shannon to email me. this is my email address.. holyprincess04@yahoo.com
i'm praying that God will touch your heart.. thank's God for your life..God Bless to the both of you!!genesis..
Mr.Harris, your book gives me the full screen, on how should really a Christ centered life approach the dating, in anyway should a man behave.Well job sir!!!
i need a fresh start. have fallen so deep, i need to come out of this trap and start living for God - the right way. where do i start and how do i maintain this. how do i start afresh without my virginity. will i ever be pure. even with a strong self will. i need help so i can help other girls out there who dont hav a clue just like myself. naive and careless. who never had a conversation with a mom on this issue.
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