There is a book written by a couple I believe their name is Eric and Leslie Ludy (here is their websitehttp://www.ericandleslie.com/) and they wrote a lovely book about how God gave them to each other and they courted they never kissed until the day they were married, it is a wonderful story, made me long to be pristine when I'd met my husband, but then I wouldn't have Jessica (who still needs prayer). There is of course Joshua Harris "I Kissed Dating Goodbye" my former churches Uth pastor used it to teaching a three month long course on courting, and there is the lovely Elizabeth Elliott who rights (wrote?) on purity in love. Oh and I almost forgot Rebecca St. James, she is an advocate even wrote a song to her future husband whom she has not met "Darlin' did you know I dream everynight about you?. . . "
I am glad to see this coming around, but I also agree with Flatpan, there is something precious about that first kiss, of course there is no reason for it not to be on the wedding day. -----Original Message----- From: Air Cooled [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Monday, January 07, 2002 6:51 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [RR] "Courtship" in Homeschooler Christian terms.. *Help<G> --- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > Courting" is so old it is new. There is a faction that is teaching > their > children that there will be no hand holding or kissing etc until the > couple > is engaged. Yea.. You seem informed. How does a young man approch such a young lady if they don't attend the same "faction" events? Josh is sortah shocked, and now standoffish of approching Jessica at all.. I'm no expert.. But I thought a young man drove the "deal" traditionaly.. Josh isn't wanting "Courtship" he just wants to show Jessica he can drive the '67 Porsche over to Cafe'Divine<G> ...and he don't realy think her Dad will fit in the back seat! I don't hold with that. I have two grown daughters who > were > raised strictlyand yet dated in the normal way, and turned out to be > wonderful Christian young women. I think life would be kind of boring > without the anticipation of the "first kiss", etc. But I am a romantic. Here's what Josh was think'n.. He's aware of Jessica, thinks she's cool and wants to be friends. Josh is a member of the New Heights youth that have many events for teens to attend.. Some might be fun to invite Jessica.. Here's what Josh's DAD was *thinking<G> If Josh needs to find motivation to dress nice, smell good, clean his car, and brag about his adventures.. I'm hopeing that being friends with a smart cookie will put a shine to his overall rig<G> > I > don't know the man, but it sounds like a cop out. You cannot keep your > children from falling in love and you can't choose who they love. Yup- 'course,Dad was somewhat surprised that Josh showed some interst.. and complimented Josh on being as "together as he is" in public<G> Jessicas Dad and me are fish'n buddies.... It > sounds > like dad is in control for now, but someday a boy will come along that > his > daughter really really wants to see and all dad says will go out the > window. > Ain't love grand? It Tizz..! And confuseing<G> > > Tell Josh not to sweat it, it has nothing to do with him, it is the > girl's > dad's problem and life goes on. Josh and I guess me wonder what "Finnishing School" is.. Any Idear's?? *they like teach yah to spell and walk around with a plate on yur head<G> Hoooo-weee! -=A=- He sounds to me like a great guy and he > will > make his way just fine. My $.02 Janet > _______ > This mailing list is dedicated to the glory of God. > Let the Golden Rule be your daily rule. > > Offering bucket: http://eBible.org/mpj/partner.htm > > To unsubscribe, send "unsubscribe rangernet" to [EMAIL PROTECTED] > or visit http://rangernet.org/subscribe.htm > http://rangernet.org Autoresponder: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ===== *High MORALE is the Index of effective Leadership. --------------********+********-------------------- Morale raises belief of the Leader in the follower, of the follower in the Leader, of each in themself, and both in the .....cause! __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Send FREE video emails in Yahoo! Mail! http://promo.yahoo.com/videomail/ _______ This mailing list is dedicated to the glory of God. Let the Golden Rule be your daily rule. Offering bucket: http://eBible.org/mpj/partner.htm To unsubscribe, send "unsubscribe rangernet" to [EMAIL PROTECTED] or visit http://rangernet.org/subscribe.htm http://rangernet.org Autoresponder: [EMAIL PROTECTED] - JENKENS & GILCHRIST E-MAIL CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE - This transmission may be: (1) subject to the Attorney-Client Privilege, (2) an attorney work product, or (3) strictly confidential. If you are not the intended recipient of this message, you may not disclose, print, copy or disseminate this information. If you have received this in error, please reply and notify the sender (only) and delete the message. Unauthorized interception of this e-mail is a violation of federal criminal law. _______ This mailing list is dedicated to the glory of God. Let the Golden Rule be your daily rule. Offering bucket: http://eBible.org/mpj/partner.htm To unsubscribe, send "unsubscribe rangernet" to [EMAIL PROTECTED] or visit http://rangernet.org/subscribe.htm http://rangernet.org Autoresponder: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
