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Courtship The 21st Century Process
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Courtship is designed for the marriage-minded person and this book gives a modern twist to the old ways – “vintage” made new. It offers a serious approach to a God-centered relationship with practical, 21st-century advice.
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Real Committment
There is no courtship without intentionality and commitment. If you are not ready to truly commit to a lasting relationship, you are not ready to court. While in dating, a person may string you along for years with empty promises and no assurance, courtship requires true commitment from each person. Commitment in courtship is your dedication, faithfulness, and loyalty to the decision that you have made to the other person.
More Security
Proper courtship fortifies trust, relieves insecurities, and focuses attention on serving each other. Courtship stands guard over the relationship and protects the heart and the vulnerabilities of your mate. The security creates a safe environment through consistency which allows the couple to genuinely get to know one another.
Accountability
Accountability is the obligation or willingness to accept responsibility for one’s actions. For accountability in a relationship to work, both partners must be vulnerable, honest, trusting, and transparent. In courtship, there are two forms of accountability, external and internal. External: This is typically established between close friends, mentors, or spiritual leaders. Internal: This is the most important accountability relationship to establish between the courting couple.
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Rickey Macklin taught on Courtship vs. Dating…..WOW!!!!! All I can say is Randolph Potter I love you soooo much! You did NOT date me, you COURTED me, cultivated & built a friendship w/me, you sought to marry me instead of casually date me, you found value and purpose in who I was and developed a vision for our future. You did not rush me to the altar. I was NOT a sexual object for you but a gift from God that you waited for until marriage. Thank you Rickey Macklin for your ministry. EVERY SINGLE PERSON NEEDS TO HEAR THIS!
We both agreed to take to the Courtship vs. Dating class to gain greater insight on the courtship process before getting married. Even though we both knew we were for each other, the class taught us what was required of both the man and the woman. As a result of the class, we both agreed to separate ourselves for a time to fast and pray for clarity from God. In 2015, we will be celebrating 8yrs of marriage. The Courtship vs. Dating classes is a must for all Christian singles and Christian couples who are seeking biblical principles to follow in a godly relationship.Recent Blog Posts
10 Things You Must Know About A Matured, Purposed-Driven Man
1. If he’s pursuing you, it’s because he sees wife material in you. He’s looking for a wife – not a girlfriend, a jump off or a best friend. Those days are over.
2. He doesn’t play games. Sure, he may have had his share in the past, but those days are long gone too. He’s very clear about who he is and what he wants.
3. He’s concerned about security. Financial security means a lot to him. He carries a deep burden within to ensure he’s able to meet all present and future financial obligations.
4. He’s decisive. He doesn’t entertain or pursue multiple options at the same time. He makes a decision and goes for it – even if it turns out to be a wrong decision.
Mistaken Identity
I have to keep writing on this subject because some people still just don’t get it. I’ve watched countless social media posts where people have ‘expressed themselves’ about who they are and what they know they deserve. And then a few days later, I see conflicting reports in their statuses and pictures. One day Jekyll and the next day Hyde.
True – no one is perfect and we’re all prone to make mistakes. However, a mistake is not an intentional act – especially when it’s three days in a row. Listen, if you want to be respected, the first step is showing that you respect yourself. Just as the ole’ saying of, you are what you eat – well, you also attract what you project.
“Once A Cheater, Always A Cheater?”
I’m sure most of you have heard – if not, have quoted before, “Once a cheater, Always a cheater!” In a natural sense, I suppose there is some validity to this when you consider the number of people you personally know who’ve done it repeatedly.
However, I’d like to address this from a different angle. Shall I pose a few questions to you?
Is there anything too hard for God to change or undo?
Was God able to change you?
It may not have been cheating, but were there any habits in your life that others thought you’d NEVER let go that God delivered you from?