More Than a Logophile
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
Abrigail Julian... Odd name, I know. Since I will get asked about it, I'll go ahead and tell you it's a nickname, but I mainly go by Abby. Normally, I don't post things just about me, but we've had some more guests here on the site lately, so why not? Welcome to my blog! I'm … Continue reading Who is Abrigail Julian?
Recently, a few of my school friends and acquaintances have gotten into relationships, engaged, or married. Most of them, in fact. It’s hard when you feel like all the girls your age have someone special except you. Loneliness, anxiety, and depression can hit without warning. We can tell ourselves all the right things, remind ourselves … Continue reading When Singleness Feels Hard
This year, we’ve talked a lot about love. I didn’t really mean for it to happen that way, but God has continued to bring facets of love to my attention. In dating and courtship series, we touched briefly on investing time in others outside of relationships. For a lot of people, having a relationship and … Continue reading Proactive Love
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
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?
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
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
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
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
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