Mar 26 2009
Answering the Guy Questions-
Leslie Ludy just launched her latest book, Answering the Guy Questions: The Set-Apart Girls Guide to Relating to the Opposite Sex
and it is an excellent resource for any young woman seeking to build Christ-exalting male-female friendships.
Some questions she covers:
- How do I find the right guy?
-Are my standards too high?
-Can I live fully for Christ and still find true love?
-How do I develop a God-honoring friendship with a guy?
-How do I become beautiful to a godly guy?
-What if I’ve already made mistakes?
Leslie and I had a conversation about modesty and somehow I ended up in her book 
(yes, she did ask)
“When a young woman chooses to dress in a way that thoughtlessly exposes her body or, worse, seeks to use her body to allure men sexually, she is reducing herself to mere “eye candy”. All that is truly good and beautiful and unique about a young woman is lost and she is only seen as an object for sex. Womanhood today is so crude, largely because of the attack on female modesty. Many mainstream fashion trends are very unflattering. Low rise jeans, for instance, can create “muffin tops” and when seated, reveal way too much of your derriere to the unfortunate individual behind you. This does not enhance a woman’s beauty or attractiveness. In contrast, a woman who is dressed with dignity and grace, in feminine apparel that flatters, draws attention to her face, her personality, and charm.
Modesty is the ancient secret of allure. An oxymoron? I think not. When women choose to dress with modesty and dignity, it just might flip everything around…we were created in such a way that when we humans act without restraint and without any rules, we don’t have as much fun! Modesty and dignity help women protect their romantic hopes, challenge men to be courteous and honorable, and will turn the whole sexual revolution on its head. That is something to look forward to.”
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Nice quote! I agree especially with “modesty is the ancient secret of allure.” So true.
Hey Christa, Even though I’ve read your blog for months, I just started getting your RSS feed (in my live bookmarks).
Do I get an award?
Cheers, Paige
always my dear, always
Amen! This is such a good post! I didn’t even know Leslie was writing a book like this…I can’t wait to get my hands on a copy!
This looks like a very awesome book! It’s definitely going on my list of books to read.
…Of course, It’ll likely be a while before I get to it because I have a notebook full of that same list and still haven’t finished the pile of books I asked for for Christmas and those I bought afterward w/ Christmas money.
^Can you tell I like to read?
Leslie’s books are amazing! I was so blessed and encouraged by the latest one I read, “Set-Apart Femininity.” Not sure if uoi read that one, but the chapter on prayer was AMAZING!
Ok, I’m kind of hyperventilating about this… I’ve been a Ludy fan for about 4 years now, and to think that the two of you collaborated on something makes me really happy and excited
I need to buy her two latest books soon!
Leslie’s book mentioned is how I found Christa Taylor, which is awsome because it’s my first name and it’s spelled way cool! I’m so excited to see Christa’s and Leslie’s passion for the Lord and wanting to honor Him by keeping our focus on Him and honoring Him with what we wear, along with honoring guys with what we wear. It’s always nice to have that encouragement these days.
Thanks girls! Keep your focus on the Lord!
Christa B.
I LOVE this book…I bought it after my last midterm to treat myself to over spring break…definitely worth it!! Thanks ladies!
I am definitely going to have to check out that book; your contribution is fabulous! Thanks for sharing this here so that we can all go get it =)
Great quote! I love writings on modesty that are whimsical and inspiring. That is quite a bit more encouraging than only focusing on the negative of immodesty
That quote was both incisive and insightful! Excellent!
If only the “demi-men” so common inmy country would read this and take appropriate action.
Yay! I’ve been waiting for ages for this book to come out! Congrats on being included!
::GASP:: I am so excited!! I absolutely love books by either of the Ludys (or both). Yay! Thanks for letting me know!
*lilla