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Choosing God's Best - '06 Repack: Wisdom for Lifelong Romance [Paperback]

Dr. Don Raunikar (Author)
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March 1, 2006
Make a God Choice, Not Just a Good Choice

Many Christian singles today are in pain. Wounded from past relationships, overwhelmed at being single longer than they expected, devastated at finding themselves single again. Eighteen- to sixty-year-olds will welcome the timely, biblically based approach Dr. Raunikar offers as he encourages them along the path to Choosing God’s Best: healing from the past; learning how to avoid the pain of “counterfeit oneness” physically, emotionally, and spiritually; and much more. This attractive, repackaged edition delves into the real issues Christian singles face today and offers sound, proven advice for creating deeply satisfying godly relationships.

Who’s Your Matchmaker?

Disillusioned by dating? Tired of being let down? It may be time to visit the ultimate Matchmaker.

No matter what your age or past, it’s never too late to trust God and choose His best for your future. Dr. Don Raunikar delves into the real issues to offer proven, biblical principles for creating godly relationships and a deeply satisfying courtship. Read this book—and be ready for romance God’s way.



“Dr. Don Raunikar offers hope for the single man or woman who is disillusioned with the modern dating scene. Drawing upon time-tested biblical principles, Dr. Raunikar makes a convincing case for the benefits of a courtship based on God’s wisdom, versus a dating relationship based on man’s.”

Bill Bright

Founder, Campus Crusade for Christ International

“I feel like Choosing God’s Best was written specifically for me. Few would argue that the current system of dating isn’t in desperate need of reform. Dr. Raunikar goes even further with his radical, biblical solution to the perils and pitfalls of dating. Thanks, Dr. Raunikar, for being a radical.”

Derek Webb

Singer/songwriter

“I’m so glad to see a book addressing what I’ve called the ‘dating mess.’ Choosing God’s Best is straightforward and scriptural. I especially appreciated the explanation of the categories of dating, which are seldom understood.”

Elisabeth Elliot

Author and speaker

“I wish this book had been around when I was dating. So much pain, so many missed opportunities, and so many mistakes could have been avoided if I had used these principles.”

Steve Arterburn

Founder and chairman, New Life Ministries

Story Behind the Book

Dr. Don Raunikar was a professional therapist specializing in singles’ issues. He wrote Choosing God’s Best as a result of discovering the common frustrations and desires of his patients, combined with his own experiences before he was married. Originally published in 1998, the book continues to serve as a timeless message for singles. Still changing lives to this day, this repackaged edition will reach an even broader, untapped market with the hope of God’s truth and His promise for healthy relationships.

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About the Author

Dr. Don Raunikar was the director of New Life Clinics in Houston, Texas, where he worked as a psychotherapist specializing in singles’ issues. He led Christian singles’ seminars nationwide and oversaw Lifehouse, a Christian home for young women experiencing crisis pregnancies. Dr. Raunikar passed away in 2004.

Product Details

  • Paperback: 256 pages
  • Publisher: Multnomah Books (March 1, 2006)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1590524586
  • ISBN-13: 978-1590524589
  • Product Dimensions: 6 x 0.7 x 8.5 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (77 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #29,012 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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41 of 43 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Save yourself & friends heartache!, January 24, 2000
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This book enhances and surpasses "I Kissed Dating Goodbye" by Joshua Harris with more practical applications to the dating alternative. It has more insight for mature adults who have seen the damage that dating causes. It also helps you to understand why you keep ending up in the same situations. As the author explains, courtship is NOT just Christian dating, it is very different...its intent, its end. I would recommend this for singles of ALL ages. Also, for any couple who is involved in counseling singles.
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34 of 36 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A new Christian who needed help... and got it here., September 15, 1999
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I am indebted to Dr. Rauniker's fine, no-compromises,Scripturally-based guidelines for finding (or not) God's choice forlife partnership. After reading the book I took a scarey plunge and decided to stop seeing a man whom I loved very much, but for all the wrong reasons. He understood, as he too finds himself seeking Christian fellowship for the first time in a few decades. Our walks of faith are separate now, but we are both on a walk, where before we were not.

Even though the obvious choice according to the Word of God might be a HARD choice, you will not be abandoned by God if you start over and risk being alone in order to seek Christ first. I remain single and know that it is possible I will always remain so -- only God knows. But, I feel tremendous relief in knowing that God will provide the right mate if I'm meant to find him.

This book gives strength NOT only to very young, romance-inexperienced people, but also to those of us who have already been in the secular world and have accepted its dating practices in the past.

Starting over can be a tremendously uplifting, relieving experience. I thank God for leading me to Dr. Rauniker's book.

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33 of 37 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars An extremely insightful and useful book for singles., December 7, 1999
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I've read a good chunk of what is available regarding the issue of dating and courtship, and Dr. Raunikar's book is one of the best out there. Whenever anyone asks me for information on courtship I always recommend it along with Doug Wilson's Her Hand in Marriage and Josh Harris's I Kissed Dating Goodbye. Each has a unique perspective and expertise and together they provide a well-rounded discussion of the advantages to courtship from Christian, psychological, sociological and youthful perspectives.

Dr. Raunikar is a professional psychologist and experienced counsellor, and the book reflects that. It is filled with biblical wisdom and practical insight into personal relationships, and the apologetic for courtship principles is superb without being fierce or legalistic. Christian families will be blessed by this book.

Books like this are providing the basis for a Christian cultural revival that will encourage and attract a spiritually starved and unhappy pagan society. They have no idea what they are missing, but thanks to Dr. Raunikar they will get more of a glimpse.

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Each of us has a God-given urge to seek out an intimate relationship-physical, emotional, and spiritual-with the opposite sex. Read the first page
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counterfeit oneness, accountability couple, courtship principles, emotional oneness, physical oneness, godly couple, courtship process, intimate love relationship, spiritual oneness, mature sheep, friendship level, future mate, courtship period
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Holy Spirit, New Testament, God Communicates, God's Word, Mother Teresa, Donna Rice, Jesus Christ, Christmas Eve, Elisabeth Elliot, God's Spirit, Joe Bob, United States, Billy Graham, Christ Jesus, God Himself, God the Father, Hudson Taylor
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