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THINGS TO TALK ABOUT IN COURTSHIP 2nd Timothy 2:16
The time of courtship is not the time for feeling or pecking and kissing. it is a serious matter. it is a time to talk and get it straight away. it is expected of your courtship to prepare you for marriage, but, nowadays, the reverse is the case, the activities in courtship can never secure a happy marriage life. There are a lot of things to know and understand, and how can you know and understand if you don't talk.

How To Determine Who To Marry - Pastor John K. Jenkins Sr.

Excerpts (Paraphrased)

Things you should check before going ahead with marrying someone;

Is the person?

- Born again

- Committed to a local church

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- Do you have both set of Parents' blessings?

- Have you heard from God? (Ask God for a sign)

- You need to have a determination on your decision on marrying someone that has been already married. (Matt 19:1-12, Mark 10:11,12, Mal 2:15,16, 1 Cor 7:10-17)

Rick Warren - Finding the Love of Your Life

If energy, ambition, values, goals, educational, spiritual background are not the same as your partner but you're in love don't go ahead. Just because you love someone doesn't mean you should marry them. They must be a believer.

Anointed Devotional Sample: Dating in the Modern Age

Bible Devotional, Day 4 of 5: Sample of the Bible reading plan titled - Dating in the Modern Age

Courtesy - Ben Stuart 

Day 4

Who to Date

One of the great dangers in dating is the tendency to adopt a consumer mentality rather than a companion mentality. When you ask people what kind of person they would like to date, they begin to list a set of characteristics. “Tall, but not too tall. Sensitive, but strong. Confident, but also caring. Handsome, but funny. And a good job with solid income.”

Anointed Book Summary: The Five Love Languages by Dr. Gary Chapman

The Five Love Languages

1) Words of Affirmation

Some people feel most loved when they receive words of affirmation from their loved ones.  It may be being told “I love you”, or being praised, complimented, appreciated, supported, or encouraged.  Essentially, having affirming words will make you feel loved if this is your primary love language.