tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12001852.post4439813254886282197..comments2023-09-30T08:13:42.027-04:00Comments on Measuring Days: Book ReportsJaredhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14065742546421747652noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12001852.post-3849986560978298032007-06-20T12:06:00.000-04:002007-06-20T12:06:00.000-04:00For those who would like a simple article explaini...For those who would like a simple article explaining the general differences between the concepts of dating, courtship, and betrothal, the following article might be of some help: <EM><A HREF="http://www.fortifyingthefamily.com/betrothal.htm" REL="nofollow">"Betrothal: Should We Kiss Courtship Goodbye? "</A></EM> by Israel WayneAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12001852.post-25335632944218535992007-06-18T18:08:00.000-04:002007-06-18T18:08:00.000-04:00When it comes to the emotional defrauding of one's...When it comes to the emotional defrauding of one's daughter's or son's heart with a potential relationship break up, Christian "dating" and courtship appear, in practicality, to equate to a trial bonding period, and thus apparently much riskier than some form of betrothal (commitment) that does not allow for a knitting of the hearts together until the commitment is made.<BR/><BR/>No system is perfect, but it is interesting that our Lord's mother and stepfather were betrothed. Regardless, the Lord is merciful and gracious in our ignorance.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12001852.post-23621246402786451232007-06-13T12:30:00.000-04:002007-06-13T12:30:00.000-04:00I thought you just filled out the application and ...I thought you just filled out the application and sent it to her dad. There goes my plan.Elizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02605105980598866732noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12001852.post-5502479922674557362007-06-12T08:00:00.000-04:002007-06-12T08:00:00.000-04:00Vincent, To my shame, I've often told young folks,...Vincent, To my shame, I've often told young folks, "Don't do it like I did it." The history of me finding my wife is one of God's goodness to a stupid teenager rather than my wisdom or discipline. I guess you could say we followed one of the "dating" models, more or less. Needless to say, there are many things for which I would like a re-do: more oversight from her (and my) parents, more involvement with the church, more purposeful relationship building (rather than merely hanging out to hang out), etc. <BR/><BR/>I should also say that I have repented of these things to my God and that I take full responsibility (i.e., it's not my lovely bride's fault :) )<BR/><BR/>JaredJaredhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14065742546421747652noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12001852.post-34612455969800585412007-06-11T21:47:00.000-04:002007-06-11T21:47:00.000-04:00I picked this book up once (initially intrigued be...I picked this book up once (initially intrigued because of Winner's involvement) but put it back down because of the title. So far, I haven't found the love of my life and I was repulsed by the thought that I might be on the "wrong" path.Shannon Koonshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13267678417377402812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12001852.post-84098145617608408222007-06-11T20:15:00.000-04:002007-06-11T20:15:00.000-04:00Jared,So which approach did you utilize in finding...Jared,<BR/><BR/>So which approach did you utilize in finding your great wife?<BR/><BR/>Vincent, husband of Ruth and father of Marika, Hannah, and Annika SkwarekAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12001852.post-78793116543180732902007-06-10T07:01:00.000-04:002007-06-10T07:01:00.000-04:00Thank you, sir.Thank you, sir.Jaredhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14065742546421747652noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12001852.post-73978959877805842552007-06-09T18:18:00.000-04:002007-06-09T18:18:00.000-04:00Jared,Thanks for this review. May God bless your ...Jared,<BR/><BR/>Thanks for this review. May God bless your ministry and family. <BR/><BR/>In Christ,<BR/><BR/>Alex ChediakAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com