Wednesday, September 06, 2006
Sexy Girls: How Hot is Too Hot?
By Hayley DiMarco
I know, I know, my reading level is getting lower. Apparently DiMarco's books are the newest Christian teenage frenzy, so I thought that I should check it out. And I am glad that I did!
This book is addressing teenage girls and their sexuality, or rather what they do with their sexuality. DiMarco definitely calls it as it is and isn't afraid to get in some faces. She draws a line in the sand between what the world is dressing like and what the church should be dressing like. I don't know that I have ever heard such a clear message on what women are called to as the Body of Christ in how they present their bodies.
DiMarco adapts the style of the book to the culture she is addressing, so the book reads like a magazine with interactive studies along the way. I loved her use of Scripture and real life examples that brought her points home. She doesn't leave guessing room to figure out exactly what she is addressing in the fashion trends running rampant in the church as well as the world.
I learned a thing or two about the teenage world that I was absolutely clueless about and was challenged on my own philosophies regarding how women dress in the church. My only reservation with the book was the harsh tone that often came across in the teaching. However that is probably just a philosophy difference. The teaching is also heavy on women's role in guarding men from sexual immorality rather than a balance of both sexes being accountable. Then again, she was writing specifically to women though.
For all the women reading this review, you should definitely read this book. Especially if you deal with any type of ministry to other women. I would venture to say that you will be challenged and enlightened by the revelation and information that DiMarco brings to the table. I know that I was. For the guys reading this blog, you should have the women in your life check out this book. =) Sorry, this one's not for you!
I know, I know, my reading level is getting lower. Apparently DiMarco's books are the newest Christian teenage frenzy, so I thought that I should check it out. And I am glad that I did!
This book is addressing teenage girls and their sexuality, or rather what they do with their sexuality. DiMarco definitely calls it as it is and isn't afraid to get in some faces. She draws a line in the sand between what the world is dressing like and what the church should be dressing like. I don't know that I have ever heard such a clear message on what women are called to as the Body of Christ in how they present their bodies.
DiMarco adapts the style of the book to the culture she is addressing, so the book reads like a magazine with interactive studies along the way. I loved her use of Scripture and real life examples that brought her points home. She doesn't leave guessing room to figure out exactly what she is addressing in the fashion trends running rampant in the church as well as the world.
I learned a thing or two about the teenage world that I was absolutely clueless about and was challenged on my own philosophies regarding how women dress in the church. My only reservation with the book was the harsh tone that often came across in the teaching. However that is probably just a philosophy difference. The teaching is also heavy on women's role in guarding men from sexual immorality rather than a balance of both sexes being accountable. Then again, she was writing specifically to women though.
For all the women reading this review, you should definitely read this book. Especially if you deal with any type of ministry to other women. I would venture to say that you will be challenged and enlightened by the revelation and information that DiMarco brings to the table. I know that I was. For the guys reading this blog, you should have the women in your life check out this book. =) Sorry, this one's not for you!
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