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BGR Resources and Articles

BGR is over! It was fun, awkward, challenging and thought provoking all at the same time. But one thing is for sure - it was way too short! We know you probably have heaps of questions still, and so we thought we'd put up a page with a list of books and links to some articles you might find helpful. 

Don't forget that your leaders are also there at CY every week for you to chat to about relationships!

Helpful Books

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Here's what Anna said about the books on the left!

"You might not agree with everything he [Josh Harris] says but he has good principles. 'I kissed dating goodbye' is good for anyone going to workshop 1 & 2. 'Boy meets girl' is a must read for anyone going to workshop 3. Has very good practical advice for how to communicate, how to relate as a man & woman in a relationship. The 4 booklets are fantastic- short practical wisdom that you can read in 20 mins!"

All these are available in The Trove.
  • I Kissed Dating Goodbye - Joshua Harris
  • Boy Meets Girl - Joshua Harris
  • Should We Get Married - How to evaluate your relationship
  • Sex Before Marriage - How far is too far?
  • Who Should I Date? - Relationship advice for the real world
  • Starting Over - How not to screw up your next relationship

Here are some other books, which may or may not be in The Trove...
  • Pure Sex - Tony Pane and Philip Jensen
  • The Single Issue - Al Hsu
  • Love, Sex and Marriage (Audio CDs) - Philip Jensen
  • Man and Woman in Biblical Perspective - James B. Hurley
  • One Flesh - Amelia and Greg Clarke
  • Talks on the book of Ruth - Mark Driscoll

Online Articles

There's always a heap of articles and blogs online. They're quick and easy to read and often have heaps of gold nuggets to take home. "But how do you know if they're any good?", we hear you asking!

Well, here's a list of helpful blogs and links that we as your leaders have read through and found helpful ourselves! 

Just remember, blogs are not the Bible, so use your wisdom and discernment when reading. If you have any questions relating to what a blog, article or book says, ask a leader.

Blogs with lots of articles
These four sites have a heap of helpful articles about dating and relationships. So instead of reading your facebook newsfeed, have a browse through these sites and read something helpful!

Fevr - helpful articles for teens, simple and easy to understand.
Greg's 9 Blog- a few things that you've thought about, but no one ever blogs about, except Greg. 
The Resurgence - a little more of an adult look, but still very helpful!
Desiring God - once again, more adult but very helpful.
Other helpful links
Here's a taste of some helpful articles, some of which can be found on the above four sites. 

Friendship
http://theresurgence.com/2012/09/25/can-men-and-women-be-just-friends

Singleness
http://gracefortheroad.com/2012/02/03/idontwait/
http://www.pcpc.org/ministries/singles/singledout.php

Dating
http://fervr.net/teen-life/when-should-i-start-dating
http://www.desiringgod.org/blog/posts/when-the-not-yet-married-meet-dating-to-display-jesus
http://www.relevantmagazine.com/life/relationship/features/27749-you-never-marry-the-right-person
http://fervr.net/teen-life/is-it-ok-to-date-or-marry-a-non-christian

Purity
http://gregrhodes9.com/2012/07/14/is-it-a-sin-to-kiss-or-make-out/
http://fervr.net/teen-life/yeah-but...-how-far-is-too-far
http://fervr.net/teen-life/20-ways-to-avoid-sexual-temptation
http://thegospelcoalition.org/blogs/tgc/2012/11/29/purity-after-impurity/

For the Ladies
http://theresurgence.com/2012/03/19/for-the-gals-8-principles-for-dating
http://thechristianpundit.org/2012/08/15/it/
http://unlockingfemininity.com/2011/11/16/were-not-a-couple-were-not-family-were-friends/
http://unlockingfemininity.com/2011/11/18/the-lie-of-the-friend-zone/

For the Gentlemen
http://theresurgence.com/2012/08/28/5-notes-on-dating-for-the-guys
http://thechristianpundit.org/2012/09/12/guys-it-matters-whom-you-marry-too/
http://theresurgence.com/2012/03/10/9-ways-to-fight-the-temptation-of-pornography

Other
http://theresurgence.com/2011/09/12/what-is-beautiful

Greg Rhodes' 7 part blog series on Dating
Greg has provided a really helpful 7 part blog series for dating couples to help them evaluate their relationship. It's really practical and honest. We based some of our workshop material off his stuff, but the whole thing can be found here.

Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 Part 4 Part 5 Part 6 Part 7
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