Staying Pure

by Stephanie Perry Moore

Publisher:

Lift Every Voice

, 2000

Payton Skky is beautiful and popular and dating Dakari Graham, the most attractive and desirable guy in their Georgia high school. The problem? He wants to have sex with her while she wants to obey God and stay pure until marriage. With pressures coming from all sides, Payton begins to wonder if waiting is really worth it. When he breaks it off with her for a more willing girl, Payton's world crashes down on her. As she struggles to answer these questions and gets to know Tad Taylor, Payton realizes that following God is the real secret to staying pure.

From the Back Cover

As romantic feelings for her boyfriend get too strong, Payton is confused about what to do.

PAYTON SKKY has everything a high school senior would want--popularity, well-to-do parents, and excellent grades.  To top that off, she dates the most sought after boy in her school, Dakari Graham.  However, when Dakari puts on the pressure to take their relationship to the next level, Payton goes numb. 

Though she dreads the thought of not honoring God in her dating relationship, she also does not want to lose her man.  Torn between what her soul believes and what her heart wants, she struggles to make the best decision.  Will her choice...be the right one?

Contents

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Acknowledgments

1. Driving from "No!"

2. Controlling My Man

3. Breaking It Off

4. Crying with Brian

5. Meeting the Debs

6. Buffing My Nails

7. Learning the Campus

8. Expecting...Maybe...Baby?

9. Testing Our Friendship

10. Ringing My Heart 

11. Failing for Chocolate

12. Studying God's Word

13. Practicing Every Move

14. Seeking Another Chance

15. Twirling with Destiny

Product Details

• Title : Staying Pure
• Author: Moore, Stephanie Perry
• Publisher: Lift Every Voice
• Publication Date: 2000
• ISBN: 9781575677828

About Stephanie Perry Moore

STEPHANIE PERRY MOORE is the author of many Young Adult Christian fiction titles, including the Payton Skky series, the Laurel Shadrach series, the Perry Skky Jr. series, the Faith Thomas Novelzine series, the Carmen Browne series, and the Beta Gamma Pi series. She is also the co-editor for the impactful BibleZine, REAL. Mrs. Moore speaks with young people across the country, showing them how they can live life fully and do it God's way. Stephanie currently lives in the greater Atlanta area with her husband, Derrick, a former NFL player and author, and their three children. Visit her website at www.stephanieperrymoore.com.