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Wednesday, April 9, 2008

Cortship

Because a girl named Alex has asked me to share more about my courtship that is what I am doing! We choose to court not date. A wonderful poste to read on this is done by Brittnee. If you are the one who wants to court and you parents are not on the same page as you I recommend a book called So Much More. Written by Anna Sofia Botkin and Elizabeth Botkin. These girls are sisters and wrote this book together at a very young age! There is a chapter called Fathers, Daughters, and Suitors. Where it explains about courtship and tells how to get your parents on the same page if they have different views.  

  

When Nathan told me he was interested in me my first response was why are you telling me this, my father is the one you need to talk to. Others have shared an interest in me, but when I told them to talk to dad they never did. It weeded out all who I would not have liked any way. I am so happy he did have the courage to talk to dad! Having my parents know what’s going on, and directing what is going on helps so much. I don't know how people who date do it! I would much rather have my parents and his with us every time we do something.

I don't really know what to say on the topic other than without my mother and father I would be lost. I am so happy they want to help me find my future spouse. That they have only my best interest in mind, and that they will help me make very important choices. My father is my protector and provider until the day I marry, which is why he needs to know my heart, and my thoughts on things such as courting.

For right now Nathan and I are just getting to know each other and our families better. Some people would say that I am picky about who I want to marry but in truth I want to pick a Pearson I can be happy with. Who I will be able and want to submit to. So my guidelines for a future spouse are much higher than the normal. For example I would never want to marry someone who said dancing was not honoring to Christ. Though it is something small it is important, how I could submit to a man I do not agree 100% with.

Little Woman

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Wednesday, April 9, 2008

Cortship

Because a girl named Alex has asked me to share more about my courtship that is what I am doing! We choose to court not date. A wonderful poste to read on this is done by Brittnee. If you are the one who wants to court and you parents are not on the same page as you I recommend a book called So Much More. Written by Anna Sofia Botkin and Elizabeth Botkin. These girls are sisters and wrote this book together at a very young age! There is a chapter called Fathers, Daughters, and Suitors. Where it explains about courtship and tells how to get your parents on the same page if they have different views.  

  

When Nathan told me he was interested in me my first response was why are you telling me this, my father is the one you need to talk to. Others have shared an interest in me, but when I told them to talk to dad they never did. It weeded out all who I would not have liked any way. I am so happy he did have the courage to talk to dad! Having my parents know what’s going on, and directing what is going on helps so much. I don't know how people who date do it! I would much rather have my parents and his with us every time we do something.

I don't really know what to say on the topic other than without my mother and father I would be lost. I am so happy they want to help me find my future spouse. That they have only my best interest in mind, and that they will help me make very important choices. My father is my protector and provider until the day I marry, which is why he needs to know my heart, and my thoughts on things such as courting.

For right now Nathan and I are just getting to know each other and our families better. Some people would say that I am picky about who I want to marry but in truth I want to pick a Pearson I can be happy with. Who I will be able and want to submit to. So my guidelines for a future spouse are much higher than the normal. For example I would never want to marry someone who said dancing was not honoring to Christ. Though it is something small it is important, how I could submit to a man I do not agree 100% with.

Little Woman

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Wednesday, April 9, 2008 - Untitled Comment

Posted by Amanda
I bought the book, So Much More for my DD's last year. My oldest (17) wanted nothing to to do with it last year. Well, The Lord must have gotten a hold of her heart. She has been reading it and coming to me wanting to discuss it. That book has so much that needs to be said. Things that I, as a parent never even thought of.

Needless to say, DD is starting to see a "better" way to appoach many areas of her life "looking through" the lens of the Bible. God's ways are always best. They are not always "popular" but ALWAYS the best.

Have a blessed day in The Lord and keep sharing!

Amanda <><
II Corinthians 5:7
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Posted by mountainmama
Thanks for stopping by my blog, nice to meet you.
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Wednesday, April 9, 2008 - Untitled Comment

Posted by oldfashionedgirl
Thanks for posting this! I am SO excited for you! I'm going to be posting a series on courtship on my blog, and look forward to hearing your thoughts too! I think that courtship is SUCH a better way, and I'm so glad that I've found someone else who thinks the same way!

Blessings,
Alex
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Wednesday, April 9, 2008 - Hello

Posted by poppy
My family believes in courtship as well. My brother and his girlfriend courted for 2 years. They are now married and expecting their first child.

My Mother does not think it is wise for young ladies and gentleman to date just anyone. My parents must approve of the person that each of us children seek as a partner. They just do not want us to make a mistake.

It is nice to know that other girls believe in courtship. Thank you for the post.

Sincerely,

~Mary-Ann~
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Wednesday, April 9, 2008 - Untitled Comment

Posted by OklahomaSweetPea06
I wish many more families would train their children in this way, I think it would save alot of hearts of being broken if they were to just "date" Marry" and then expect everything to be peachy keen. I think COURTING is the way to go. Good for you for knowing this and applying it to your heart and life.
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Thursday, April 10, 2008 - I am totally supportive!

Posted by jackiebridgen
And pray that my girls will also accept courtship - one small point from an older wiser woman, if you don't mind my saying!
You are not going to agree 100% with your spouse - if you did, you would not need to submit! I'm afraid it's the not agreeing when the submission becomes necessary LOL
But I am sure you know that really, and it is important to agree on the foundational stuff, that's for sure.
Blessings
Jackie
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Thursday, April 10, 2008 - Untitled Comment

Posted by Liliemarie
I saw the link that tells my sister Belle uses the egg whites to shampoo her hair in it works really good her hair is more oily mine is dry it works GREAT for both of our hair.
I don't use shampoo I just use the egg whites sometimes the whole egg but it does not work as good as just the egg whites I only wash my hair every 3? days it is very cleean and nice.
I love the way my hair feels!!!!
If you have nott tried it I realy think you should.
I also agree with you 100% on the courtship thing.
I think this is a great topic to share with other people



Liliemarie
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Thursday, April 10, 2008 - Untitled Comment

Posted by Citygal
Hi,
I enjoyed reading this, and I really admire you for your convictions about courtship. Good for you! My husband and I (who have been married 10 years now), went the courtship way too. I have experienced both dating and courtship, and courtship is definitely the better way. I can truly say that it makes for a very secure marriage built on such firm foundations - it is so nice to come into a marriage and not have to work on the extra baggage. Courtship can be a lonely road, because it's so different to the way most people view dating/marriage, but you won't regret it. I have to agree with the other poster who said not to get too caught up on the little differences you might have. It's the important things that count - faith, permanence of marriage, children, schooling, lifelong goals - general world view - if you are of one heart and mind on these, the other things will find their places eventually.
I'm interested to read more about your journey. Good on you for sharing it.
Rachel L from New Zealand
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Saturday, April 12, 2008 - I agree!

Posted by Tee-Kaye
I totally agree! Dating is, quite honestly, pointless. It's so encouraging to see that there are others out there who feel the same way that I do! And Little Woman, I agree with your having things to look for. Would you mind posting more specifically what you mean?
For other resources, from Vision Forum there are a couple of lectures that they sell that I learned a lot from. One is called "How to Evaluate a Suitor," and the other is "7 Biblical Truths Violated by Christian Dating." The latter one was very good, even though I already knew I wasn't going to date. It still has very good wisdom in it, and shows how there needs to be more than just a name change from dating and courting. The way you go about it needs to be different as well. You can find these cds at visionforum.com.

Love ya LW!
~Tee-Kaye
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