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- How does courtship work? - Institute in Basic Life Principles
Each courting individual should freely share plans and thoughts for accountability and guidance In a courtship relationship, a couple usually turns to their God-given authorities, such as their parents or pastor, to be their mentors, but mentors could be other Godly, mature, and trusted people willing to fill this role
- What is courtship? - Institute in Basic Life Principles
The most important decision we will make, after salvation, is probably the decision of marriage It affects every area and every day of life! God has given each one of us a natural desire for companionship, yet there are essential lessons we can learn from His Word that invite blessing into our lives, regardless of whether we are single or married
- Critical Questions to Help Discern God’s Direction in Courtship
To help the woman discern if it is the Lord’s will for her to enter into a marriage covenant with the man who is courting her, she could gain wisdom by asking the following questions, in addition to any other questions that the Lord or her parents may prompt her to ask Am I willing to become the lifelong helpmeet of this man?
- What Role Do Parents Have in Courtship? - Institute in Basic Life . . .
How active can and should parents be in the selection and pursuit of a spouse for their children? This perplexing question has given rise to much controversy and misunderstanding among Christians One of the chief difficulties in answering this question is that the Bible does not mandate a universal rule in the matter
- Courtship Dating - Institute in Basic Life Principles
It is traditional in conservative Christian circles that a young man seek out the blessing of the father of the girl before pursuing her hand in courtship Is this merely a tradition? Is it an outdated formalism leftover from the
- Contentment: The Foundation for Covenant Marriage
Contentment is one of the rarest and most elusive of Christian virtues To be content is to rest in the knowledge that God knows more than we know and that He is working all things together for our good
- Physical Contact Before Marriage? - Institute in Basic Life Principles
There is a good deal of controversy in Christian circles about how much physical intimacy can be enjoyed before marriage Holding hands? Hugging? Kissing? Walks or drives alone together? Walking arm in arm? Some Christian families say yes to three of these but no to two Others say no to two activities and yes to three Still, others would forbid any of the five Many sincere efforts have been
- Big Sandy Family Conference 2015 - Institute in Basic Life Principles
Families gathered in Big Sandy, Texas, to enjoy uplifting fellowship with other believers and to be challenged from God’s Word to draw near to Him
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