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Feb. 19, 2008

Purity & Courtship Resources

 

The leader of our homeschool co-op spoke in the Mom's Room this week on the topic of courtship.  It was a wonderful presentation as her oldest daughter met and married her husband the through process.  The daughter gave her testimony, too.  It was precious.  

 

So many people think the idea of courtship is very weird and unnatural, but she dispelled those myths by showing us that - in their case anyway - it was more a matter of supervised dating.  In other words, the couple never put themselves in a situation to be alone and thus tempted to take the relationship "further".   Their story held much more information and "testimony" than this, but it's not my story to tell - yet anyway.  ;)

 

UPDATE:  Cathy has started her own blog and shared the story here!  :)

 

I would like to share some resources on courtship and/or purity, though.  I'm sure this list is not exhaustive and I would LOVE for you to add to the list through your comments.  Some of these relate specifically to remaining pure for a husband or wife, while some speak more to generally keeping your heart, mind and soul pure.

 

Purity for kids as young as eight

 

The Princess and the Kiss by Jennie Bishop  (Life Lessons from the Princess and the Kiss)

 

The Squire and the Scroll by Jennie Bishop  (Life Lessons from the Squire and the Scroll)

 

The Garden Wall by Jennie Bishop

 

The Glass Heart by Sally Gardner  (This one is not written necessarily from a Biblical perspective, which means I added more discussion after we read it, but there is merit in the overall storyline.)

 

A Parable About the King by Beth Moore

 

The Way Home: A Princess Story by Max Lucado

 

For Teens (thanks to Cathy - our co-op leader for introducing me to these.)

 

Seven Royal Laws of Courtship by Jerry Ross

 

Stay in the Castle by Jerry Ross

 

Waiting for Her Isaac by Mr. & Mrs. Stephen B. Castleberry

 

The Mysterious Alabaster Bottle by Elizabeth Rice Handford

 

Jason and the Windsurf Ordeal by E. R. Handford

 

You might also find The Courtship Connection helpful.  I have heard Kathie Morrisey speak a few times and have always been blessed.

 

 

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Feb. 19, 2008 - Untitled Comment

Posted by Stacy H
Having failed the Lord through typical dating, there truly isn't a better way to cultivate a Godly relationship before marriage than what is commonly called 'courtship'. Troy and I did the 'supervised dating' aspect of it the remaining 6 months before we married. It was the most peaceful part of our 'dating' and showed us what we want for our own children. Thanks for the links.
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Feb. 19, 2008 - Untitled Comment

Posted by kaysmarmey
Wow, this has been on my mind so much lately, not because my blessings are anywhere near this part of life yet, but because I see the detriment of "dating". Teenage children are not ready for those roller coaster relationships when they are experiencing roller coaster changes.
Thank you for sharing. I will peruse the list later on.
Melissa
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Feb. 19, 2008 - another book

Posted by flysister
A book I read and led a small group of single women through before I got married is called "Knight in Shining Armor" by Bunny Wilson. Basically it speaks to being the "princess" before you look for your "knight" and being a "princess" a "knight" would want. Above all, it encourages that being happily single in Jesus is necessary before you can be happily married. It is very practical in guiding a woman to be more Christ-like and how to discern godly qualities in men (and how to spot wolves in sheep clothing). For older teens and up.
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Feb. 19, 2008 - How great is that

Posted by ClagettsFLStyle
Wow. I want to come to your co-op.
God has laid this type of thing on my heart for years! Having two teenage girls, it's something we have prayed over and have been doing for a couple years now.
There is a book called Emotional Purity that is an excellent resource too.

I haven't seen some of the books you have listed here, so I'm excited about checking them out.!

Thanks for always sharing such great info!
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Feb. 20, 2008 - Untitled Comment

Posted by Seastar
What a great list. I am going to look up some of those books. I love it when books help teach a principle.

Sarah
www.seastaracademy.blogspot.com
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Feb. 20, 2008 - Another Thought

Posted by Anonymous
For me, I think one other key to courtship is the attitude towards the process. In dating its always 'if the relationship doesn't work out, break up and find someone else.' Courtship usually tends to realize that your purpose is to find your mate. You go into it looking at the person and determining whether they will meet that role and you don't start on a relationship with someone unless you think they will fit it.
Just another thought,
Kate
http://reflectionsofcalm.blogspot.com
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Feb. 24, 2008 - hi

Posted by byourlove1
I love Kathy Morissey, she is great! I love the ideal of courting too!

Angela
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Feb. 25, 2008 - Very cool!

Posted by tn3jcarter
Think your support group leader would come talk to my group about courtship? We've been wanting someone to talk about that topic, but haven't been able to find anyone in our area.
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