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Dating
Does your child want to start dating? Here are four biblical and practical considerations to help you discern when they’re ready.
Don’t get swept away with the exciting notion that your soulmate has arrived. Check what the Bible has to say about soulmates first.
Although it may be a difficult concept for many to grasp, dating is a relatively modern idea and not something directly addressed in the Bible. Historically, families and communities shaped romantic relationships through courtships and arranged marriages, often based on economic and social compatibility. The term “dating” didn’t come into the picture until around 1896. …
To date or not to date. How does the single mom decide wisely to date or not date?
Pastor Jonathan Pokluda and Lisa Anderson, host of the Boundless Show, discuss the importance of single Christians pursuing dating in godly ways. JP and Lisa also offer insights on how marriage isn’t about living “happily ever after,” but is rather an opportunity to become more like Jesus.
What’s needed is a new, objective standard for what makes a good match, because there are some non-negotiables for choosing a mate.
The only real requirement Scripture gives for a marriage partner is that we be equally yoked.
Romantic regret can haunt some people for their entire lives.
If you experienced a low level of contentment as a single, expecting marriage to propel you to marital bliss probably won’t happen.
Our culture has embraced the absurd notion that there is just one person who can ‘complete us.’
Controlling Your friend can manipulate in many ways: guilt-inducement, threats of abandoning you, threats of self-harm, yelling, physical aggression, isolating you, pouting, interrogating you, etc. It may be obvious; it may be much more subtle. You might be told that it’s really love, but deep down you know that’s not the truth. If you see …
Here are a few things to keep in mind as you travel the ocean of online dating.
Christian teens want to honor God. Christian parents try to help their teens navigate relationships in a secular world. There is a balance.
Three things to ask yourself when considering dating.
50% of females and 35% of males reported that they had abused or been violent toward their partner.
If you’re a parent of teenagers, you’ve probably noticed a growing interest in your teen’s desire to date. Where do you start? What questions should you be asking? And how do you balance boundaries with love in your teen’s dating experiences?
Find courage to define your relationship with him.
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