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

    But what exactly is courtship, and how is it different from dating? Courtship, for a Christian, is a relationship between a man and a woman in which they seek to determine if it is God’s will for them …

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

    Every individual, family, and situation is unique, and therefore, each courtship is unique. What worked well for one couple might not be the best choice for another couple. The concepts presented here …

  3. What Is the Value of a Father’s Blessing upon a Courtship?

    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 Is it an outdated formalism …

  4. Courtship & Dating - Institute in Basic Life Principles

    Courtship & Dating What Is the Value of a Father’s Blessing upon a Courtship? It is traditional in conservative Christian circles that a young man seek out the blessing of the father of the girl before …

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

    Every courtship is unique because each couple and their circumstances are unique. More significantly, God’s ways are unique, and He has creative, timely, and even miraculous ways of bringing a man …

  6. 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. …

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  8. Partner - Institute in Basic Life Principles

    May 2, 2025 · Every courtship is unique because each couple and their circumstances are unique. More significantly, God’s ways are unique, and He has creative, timely, and even miraculous ways of …

  9. The Six Most Important Relationships in a Girl's Life, Parts 1 & 2

    Whether you face persistent irritations from siblings, wandering thoughts, an awkward courtship proposal, or a fear of the future, you will be challenged and comforted as the Duggar girls tell true …

  10. A Hebrew Wedding in Biblical Israel

    A Hebrew wedding was an elaborate affair that emphasized the centrality of the marriage covenant in ancient Israel. Many of the pictures portraying the marriage between Christ and His Bride, such as …