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  1. What is courtship? - Institute in Basic Life Principles

    The most important decision we will make, after salvation, is probably the decision of marriage. It affects every area and every day of life! God has given each one of us a natural desire for companionship, …

  2. How does courtship work? - Institute in Basic Life Principles

    Each courting individual should freely share plans and thoughts for accountability and guidance. In a courtship relationship, a couple usually turns to their God-given authorities, such as their parents or …

  3. Critical Questions to Help Discern God’s Direction in Courtship

    To help the woman discern if it is the Lord’s will for her to enter into a marriage covenant with the man who is courting her, she could gain wisdom by asking the following questions, in addition to any other …

  4. What Role Do Parents Have in Courtship? - Institute in Basic Life ...

    How active can and should parents be in the selection and pursuit of a spouse for their children? This perplexing question has given rise to much controversy and misunderstanding among Christians. …

  5. Courtship & Dating - Institute in Basic Life Principles

    It is traditional in conservative Christian circles that a young man seek out the blessing of the father of the girl before pursuing her hand in courtship. Is this merely a tradition? Is it an outdated formalism …

  6. Physical Contact Before Marriage? - Institute in Basic Life Principles

    There is a good deal of controversy in Christian circles about how much physical intimacy can be enjoyed before marriage. Holding hands? Hugging? Kissing? Walks or drives alone together? …

  7. Contentment: The Foundation for Covenant Marriage

    Contentment is one of the rarest and most elusive of Christian virtues. To be content is to rest in the knowledge that God knows more than we know and that He is working all things together for our good.

  8. Comments on: What is courtship? - iblp.org

    Any interraction or relationship that does not recognize the place of parents, is questionable; and that often happens when the parties are dating, not courting. By: Stanley "Marital intent." Courtship is …

  9. Big Sandy Family Conference 2015 - Institute in Basic Life Principles

    Apr 29, 2015 · Families gathered in Big Sandy, Texas, to enjoy uplifting fellowship with other believers and to be challenged from God’s Word to draw near to Him.