Abstinence “Not Realistic At All”

Bristol Palin, the 18-year-old daughter of Alaska Governor Sarah Palin, made headlines last summer when it was revealed that she was about to become an unwed mother.  On December 27, she gave birth to a baby boy named Tripp… At the same time the pregnancy was made public last summer, Bristol’s mom had just been [...]

Depressed about Dating

**Sigh**…When  I think about our lesson last night that’s all I can do. **(Big) Sigh*Last night our lesson was still on the issue of dating, but it was to take a more serious look at a dangerous side of dating, or rather “not dating”. We focused on how the American system of dating has left  [...]

Dating Principles

Last night we continued in our study ” Dating by the Book”. Our main topic the progression of dating principles/rules from the Biblical times all the way to today’s culture. Here are a few that your youth think are a little outdated:
Arranged Marriages / Betrothals
Courting …in the same room with your parents
Having your parents approve [...]

Dating By the Book

Last night in our Wednesday night youth class we started a study on relationships called “Dating by the Book” by Matt Brinkley.
For my introduction to the study I asked them a few questions about dating, relationships, and beliefs and was quite amused by the answers given. Here is a sample:
Define Dating:
1. Wasting money on someone [...]

Flirt To Convert?

10 Christian Dating Tips for
Effective Missionary Dating

 
1. If he tells your that you are hot…
Tell him God made you hot.
2. If he wants to hold your hand…
Give him a Bible.
3. If he tries to get closer…
Tell him the Holy Spirit is wooing him.
4. If he asks to pay for dinner…
Remind him that Jesus also paid [...]