Since it's almost the start of next month, we thought we'd give you
an exclusive first look at our feature review of the book "I Kissed
Dating Goodbye" by Joshua Harris. It's a must-read for every teen!

I KISSED DATING GOODBYE - JOSHUA HARRIS (1997)
by Josh Shepherd
Truly the voice of our generation, Josh Harris, a homeschooler,
former editor of a youth magazine, conference speaker and now author,
brings us his insightful and revealing book on "A New Attitude Toward
Romance and Relationships." At first glance, the title may sound
typical of the isolationism practiced by many well-meaning sects of
the church. Proven to drive teens to an extreme rebellion, this
ideology is not grounded in Biblical truth, but the fears and
severity of people wanting to be neither in nor of the world. Such is
not the perspective of Josh, who readers discover is an average guy
who speaks today's language, and realizes how complex emotions are.

Starting with the premise that there are, in fact, absolutes and that
right is not determined by our feelings, Josh makes his case for
Christ-centered relationships. Story after story of wounded hearts,
broken relationships and shattered dreams speak for themselves the
danger of basing our friendships with members of the opposite sex
purely on physical attraction. Yet, he stresses, we aren't to isolate
ourselves in our own little world--friends both male and female are a
vital part of staying accountable, and living a well-rounded social
life. While he readily admits that every mind and heart is different,
our paths cross in the same ways, and we face the same dangers and
compromises every believer is tempted with. There's no formula for
relationships, but knowing the pattern of past mistakes helps when we
face the same situations every day.

Neither condemning nor particularly affirming, I Kissed Dating
Goodbye challenges us with the simple mystery of truth and the
exciting freedom of grace. In light of God's view of purity and
commitment, you'll see your life in a whole new way. For Josh, the
book's author, the principles of this book worked: he is currently
married and a pastor in Maryland.

To find out more about this book and purchase it online, go here:
http://cMusicWeb.com/books/ikisseddatinggoodbye

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EDITOR'S NOTE: A brief look around on Amazon.com for more books by
Joshua Harris reveals an upcoming book, entitled "Boy Meets Girl".
This title, the follow-up to "I Kissed Dating Goodbye" will feature
thoughts from Joshua and his wife, Shannon, on how the courtship
process worked for them and more thoughts on the marriage
process. "Boy Meets Girl" should hit stores sometime in October.


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AVAILABLE YESTERDAY (on cMusicWeb.com and at your local store)

COME, NOW IS THE TIME TO WORSHIP - VINEYARD MUSIC
Some of the best worship performances ever by Vineyard Music are put
together on one CD, and is pefect for those who have never heard
Vineyard worship before. This is the PICK OF THE WEEK.

EMOTION IS DEAD - THE JULIANA THEORY
Their sophmore album on Tooth and Nail brings more insights and even
more emotion on this excellent new album.

GENUINE - STACIE ORRICO
If you haven't heard of her, where have you been? The hpye
surrounding this 14-year-old is amazing, mostly because it's just the
sound that most Britney Spears fans want to hear. A Christian
alternative to Christina Aguilera, but besides that, nothing much.

MARK LOWRY ON BROADWAY - MARK LOWRY
What's Mark Lowry doing on Broadway? Singing and laughing, of
course. This video captures the beautiful music and the even more
hilarious jokes of this comedian, plus appearances by all his
friends...and it was done on Broadway.

SING OVER ME AGAIN - DANNY CHAMBERS
Danny Chambers is a full-time pastor, but somehow he fits lots of
other stuff in. This is his worship CD, the first one in over ten
years, and it is definitely his best to date.


AVAILABLE TO PRE-ORDER (on Christian MusicWeb)

ROCK: http://cMusicWeb.com/rock
Learning to Breathe - Switchfoot [9/26]

ALTERNATIVE: http://cMusicWeb.com/alternative
Stadium Jam - Various [9/05]
Third Verse - Smalltown Poets [9/26]

POP: http://cMusicWeb.com/pop
Crystal Clear - Jaci Velasquez [9/05]
Where I Wanna Be - V*Enna [9/26]

WORSHIP: http://cMusicWeb.com/worship
SONICPRAISe - SONICFLOOd [9/26]

Click on the album titles on the genre page to order them and recieve
them on the release date.


CHRISTIAN HIT RADIO CHARTS FOR THIS WEEK
> The top 5 are locked in and we have more
> girl pop coming from V*enna and Out of Eden.
1. Don't Look at Me - Stacie Orrico
2. God is Watching Over You - Phil Joel
3. Good Life - Audio Adrenaline
4. Into You - Jennifer Knapp
5. Dive - dc Talk
6. Your Love, O Lord - Third Day
7. Good Stuff - Newsboys
8. Tomorrow - Out of Eden
9. Where I Wanna Be - V*enna
10. Jesus is God - Scarecrow and Tinmen

SOURCE: CCM Update (http://www.ccmupdate.com/)


cMUSICWEB UPDATES
• Feature - CDs Worth A Second Listen Vol. 1
http://cMusicWeb.com/features/secondlisten
• New Review - I Kissed Dating Goodbye
http://cMusicWeb.com/books/ikisseddatinggoodbye


Next month we're going to have a contest for you, so get ready!
We're going to be giving away three videos by Joshua Harris and also
many more great prizes! So stay tuned, and tell your friends that
they should be on cMusicMail, because they can win!

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