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Dr Cheri Moore. Dating Games: Rules of Engagement
Introduction
I know…you are thinking: Hey this is a book on dating… the fun part, so why are you jumping the gun and talking about Marriage?
Why Marry?
Whom “Should” I Marry?
Finding Ms. or Mr. Right
Attractiveness
Compatibility
Born Again
The Wedding Day
The Family and the Past
Personality Differences
Who can find The Perfect Mate?
Conclusion
Christian Dating
Dating Tips to Grow Strong Relationships!
The Dating Games
The Whole Armor of God is the best way to truly prepare for the Christian Dating Experience; or any dating experience for that matter. The focus is Ephesians 6:11-17. This passage of scripture is the most important tool that any dater can have. As we share this information about the whole armor of God, we will also share valuable application in the dating experience that I am certain; will stand the test of time
The Belt (Girt) of Truth
Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth. Paul called this the belt of ‘Truth’. What could he have been referring to?
The Breastplate of Righteousness
Stand therefore, having on the breastplate of righteousness;
The Shoes of the Preparation of the Gospel of Peace
Where are we to go? What are we to do when we get there?
The Shield of Faith
The Helmet of Salvation
And take the helmet of salvation..
The Sword of the Spirit (The Word [Rhema] of God)
And take … the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God..
The Lances of Prayer
Signs of a Healthy Relationship
Fatal Attraction
What is Love?
Recognizing a Toxic Love Relationship
Choose Wisely
To Love, We Need to Feel Loved
God's Love
Deception
Anger
Renewing the Mind
Learn To Love
Lust/Obsession & Rebounding. Lust
Intimacy
Intimacy Means More than the Physical
To Love and Be Loved. This is repeated on purpose:
God's Love Is Real and Intimate
Intimacy, What Is It?
How to Develop Intimate Relationships
For your notes
Family
Open and Honest
Fear
The Elephant in the Room: Pornography
Domestic Violence
Last Words
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We are going to look at the activities that precede marriage in an effort to give those that are contemplating marriage some information that may be useful. I have been married for over 31 years at the time of writing this document and I have spent over 25 years researching and thinking about marriage as a whole as well as talking to many men and women about their marriages. Therefore I feel that I have useful information to share with anyone that intends on getting married.
Why should we bother to get married? Why can't men and women simply live together and have children then live happily ever after? Life does not promise happy ever after. This thinking is not biblically sound nor socially constructive to the child's development. Two people marry because they are committed to each other. Marriage is usually the next progression in a relationship after dating. Marriage is by far one of the most serious decisions that you will have to make in your life. Is this the person for me? How do I know if I should marry this person? These questions race through your head even if you do feel comfortable about the person. Only time will tell however.
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It is a very dangerous thing to enter and pursue a relationship with someone because they possess a great body at the time. There are many that look great on the outside, but are truly distasteful and unattractive on the inside and behind closed doors. What's inside? Be sensitive to who the person really is and not just what he or she looks like. Looking for the tall dark and handsome man or the 36-24-36 women is no guarantee whatsoever of a good and lasting marriage. Learn to be attracted to the whole person. Probe the person for signs. For example, does the guy that you are interested in, ladies, seem to always catch himself before he is about to say what sounds like a curse word? Does this person always want to be alone and in private with you or always wants to go to a bar? These are signs of other things that are lingering below the camouflage of the outer appearance and smooth talk.
Attractiveness is a quality of the whole person. What attracts me may not attract you. Some men like skinny women while others like big ones. Some woman like hulky men while others like skinny guys. You have to realize that what attracts you may not be attractive to someone else, which means that someone else's opinion about your new found "friend" may be invalid.
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