Eric and Leslie Ludy show us...
"Romance God's Way"!
A very romantic couple, with a very romantic love story. Their lives are proof that waiting on romance can be very romantic, even if you don't kiss until your wedding!
Their Books
Eric and Leslie's first book, His Perfect Faithfulness, is out of print but usually easy to find used and well worth the investment. This book is Gretchen and Natalie's favorite of the Ludy titles.
God's Gift to Women
God's Gift to Women
When God Writes Your Love Story: The Ultimate Approach to Guy/Girl Relationships
When Dreams Come True: A Love Story Only God Could Write
Pictures of Eric & Leslie's Wedding!
(originally printed in the Winter 1995 New Attitude Magazine)
Real Life Love Stories
(an article featuring the Ludys, originally printed in the Winter 1995 New Attitude Magazine)
First Kiss (excerpt from His Perfect Faithfulness)
Letter from Sharnessa's Heart on Romance (written after attending Eric & Leslie's conference)
Contentment Ministries - article on Eric and Leslie - by Eric Blievernicht
Quotations from Eric & Leslie
"Before our relationship ever began, we each individually made a decision to go against the cultural norm - even the Christian norm - by setting ourselves completely aside for each other in every way - mentally, emotionally, and physically. It was a difficult decision to make, yet it was the best foundation we ever could have laid for our marriage."
"If your future spouse could see you now, as you interact with members of the opposite sex, how would they feel? Would they feel hurt and jealous, or adored and special?"
"Faithfulness is not something that should begin only after the marriage vows are spoken. Faithfulness should be learned and practiced throughout our lifetime."
"A letter represents something far more than a kiss ever could. It evidences thoughtfulness and the gift of time. While a kiss can prove tender, it must overcome the stigma of impulsiveness to truly display love. A letter on the other hand, when written in the spirit of ardor and romance - even if it never mentions passion - strokes the heart deeper than any other form of physical touch. A kiss cannot be felt again and again from a great distance, but a letter can be read and reread thousands of times. A kiss only familiarizes the lips with the physical body of a lover. A letter familiarizes the heart, mind, and soul. Maybe that's why God chose to write us a letter."
"God knows what we're attracted to better than we do."
"Give God the Pen. The single reason He gave us the pen was so we could give it back to Him."
"Tenderness means looking at life through their eyes."
"Romance is more difficult after the honeymoon because you've won their heart...now you must cherish their heart."
"A woman's perception of her beauty is shaped by the men in her life. So be artists, be gentle and tender with the words you guys speak."
"A man's sense of masculinity and confidence flows directly from the women in his life. If the thing he works hard at is validated by a woman, it will stay with him for the rest of his life."
Advice To Girls: "Keep your standards high and keep trusting that that Knight in Shining Armor is out there for you and set yourself aside completely in purity for that person."
Advice To Guys: "Same thing, but also the character of Christ. I deal with girls all over the country—all over the world even—and I know that they’re more impressed with sensitivity, kindness, gentleness, and a pure heart than they are with muscles, smooth talk, and everything down just perfect. It’s the character of Christ that will win out in the end. So if you keep your standards high, God will not disappoint you."
"If your future spouse could see you now, as you interact with members of the opposite sex, how would they feel? Would they feel hurt and jealous, or adored and special?"
"Faithfulness is not something that should begin only after the marriage vows are spoken. Faithfulness should be learned and practiced throughout our lifetime."
"A letter represents something far more than a kiss ever could. It evidences thoughtfulness and the gift of time. While a kiss can prove tender, it must overcome the stigma of impulsiveness to truly display love. A letter on the other hand, when written in the spirit of ardor and romance - even if it never mentions passion - strokes the heart deeper than any other form of physical touch. A kiss cannot be felt again and again from a great distance, but a letter can be read and reread thousands of times. A kiss only familiarizes the lips with the physical body of a lover. A letter familiarizes the heart, mind, and soul. Maybe that's why God chose to write us a letter."
"God knows what we're attracted to better than we do."
"Give God the Pen. The single reason He gave us the pen was so we could give it back to Him."
"Tenderness means looking at life through their eyes."
"Romance is more difficult after the honeymoon because you've won their heart...now you must cherish their heart."
"A woman's perception of her beauty is shaped by the men in her life. So be artists, be gentle and tender with the words you guys speak."
"A man's sense of masculinity and confidence flows directly from the women in his life. If the thing he works hard at is validated by a woman, it will stay with him for the rest of his life."
Advice To Girls: "Keep your standards high and keep trusting that that Knight in Shining Armor is out there for you and set yourself aside completely in purity for that person."
Advice To Guys: "Same thing, but also the character of Christ. I deal with girls all over the country—all over the world even—and I know that they’re more impressed with sensitivity, kindness, gentleness, and a pure heart than they are with muscles, smooth talk, and everything down just perfect. It’s the character of Christ that will win out in the end. So if you keep your standards high, God will not disappoint you."
A note from Gretchen: I read Eric and Leslie's book His Perfect Faithfulness the summer before I turned thirteen. The influence of their story made all the difference in my teen years. Because of their testimony, I made a commitment to save my heart for my future husband, and wait on God to bring us together in His perfect and faithful timing. I was excited to finally meet them at Summit Ministries in 2002, when the picture above was taken.
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