This article is meant to deal with some of the most common questions about crushes and one-sided attraction. Guys, if you want to know some of the concerns that girls tend to have, please read on. Girls, if you’re obsessing over a guy you have a crush on (or you think has a crush on … Continue reading Most Common Questions: Crush Edition
Tag: Christian romance
God is Love
Today we’re starting a progressive series on love. This series is going to take us to some places that may surprise you, but it is going to logically follow the flow of a Christian worldview. A couple of weeks ago, we went over a few of the many reasons that believers should read their Bibles. … Continue reading God is Love
The Logic of Love
The sensation we call “falling in love” isn’t actually love. It can’t be, for two main reasons: The sensationLove is a choice and, as a Christian, should be a lifestyle This article could very easily seem like a wet blanket here to smother your fantasies of a new crush or relationship. Logic seems so contrary … Continue reading The Logic of Love
Relationship Goals
I’ve compiled some of my favorite books and resources on Christian relationships with life, guys, and God. I hope these help you in your journey toward Christ-likeness. On Romance: Emotional Purity; Elisabeth ArnetLove Defined; Kristen Clark and Bethany BealeMarry Wisely, Marry Well; Ernie Baker On Womanhood: Disciplines of a Godly Woman; Barbara HughesAdorned; Nancy DeMoss … Continue reading Relationship Goals
Why Marriage?
Marriage as an Act of Worship The famous hymn “Victory in Jesus” talks about all love being due [Jesus]. The Bible makes this clear, too, that all love, honor, and respect belongs to Christ. If that is the case, then where does romance fit into the life of a Christian? At first glance, this could … Continue reading Why Marriage?
Principles of Dating and Courtship: Bibliography
Harris, Joshua. I Kissed Dating Goodbye. Colorado Springs: Multnomah Books, 2003. Print. Baker, Ernie. Marry Wisely, Marry Well. Wapwallopen: Shepherd Press, 2016. Print. Elliot, Elisabeth. Passion and Purity. Grand Rapids: Fleming H. Revell, 2002. Print. Paulsen, Heather Arnel. Emotional Purity. Wheaton: Crossway, 2007. Print. “Chastity.” Merriam-Webster’s Dictionary. Merriam-Webster’s Dictionary, 28 Apr. 2018. Web. Apr. 2018 … Continue reading Principles of Dating and Courtship: Bibliography
Principles of Dating and Courtship Part 10
The only way to avoid becoming ensnared by the longings of the flesh is for the wills of both people to be offered to God as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable, with only the ashes left behind on the altar of prayer to represent what they gave up in the presence of the One … Continue reading Principles of Dating and Courtship Part 10
Principles of Dating and Courtship Part 9
Keeping each other’s best interests in mind also includes a large measure of respect. Having love enough to marry someone, yet enough respect for them, their purity, and their well-being to keep some distance until the time is right and all green lights have been cleared. Love and respect go hand in hand. Respect also … Continue reading Principles of Dating and Courtship Part 9
Principles of Dating and Courtship Part 8
The best thing for young singles to keep in mind as they consider a relationship is that their unmarried years are a gift from God. As with every other blessing and gift that comes down from the Father of Lights, these years are to be used to glorify Him and not to worry about what … Continue reading Principles of Dating and Courtship Part 8
Principles of Dating and Courtship Part 7
In courtship, the entire point is to stay pure and keep God at the center. Instead of a young man asking a young woman out to dinner when he realizes he is attracted to her, he prays about it and talks to his parents, getting them involved. If they agree that the girl is a … Continue reading Principles of Dating and Courtship Part 7