http://www.dtspace.net/orca/topic/Dating-and-the-Church.htm Dating and the Church Tue, 7 Sep 2010 20:03:05 GMT http://www.dtspace.net/orca/topic/Dating-and-the-Church.htm I have a question! How do people feel about dating in the church. I don't mean steady dating. I am talking about casual dating. Why can't we go out with people who are not with our church. And, how about going on websites to find casual dates? Your ENC Tue, 7 Sep 2010 20:03:05 GMT http://www.dtspace.net/orca/topic/Dating-and-the-Church.htm#1018 http://www.dtspace.net/orca/topic/Dating-and-the-Church.htm What would you consider "encouraging" input? I'm a little puzzled by that request.   Dating outside of the church is a bad, bad idea unless you are looking to leave the church (as that is frequently the result). If you are committed to Tue, 7 Sep 2010 20:03:05 GMT http://www.dtspace.net/orca/topic/Dating-and-the-Church.htm#1022 http://www.dtspace.net/orca/topic/Dating-and-the-Church.htm Thanks Stephen,   I don't mind opinons or even strong opinions but sometimes people can be not so nice. That is what I meant by encorageing input. I want to make it clear, I am not necessarily looking for someone. I am just thinking abo Tue, 7 Sep 2010 20:03:05 GMT http://www.dtspace.net/orca/topic/Dating-and-the-Church.htm#1023 http://www.dtspace.net/orca/topic/Dating-and-the-Church.htm Christina, Boy, can this be such a challenging area.  When I went through my divorce, there were only a handful of singles here, and they were all men!!! I remember one of my first thoughts after being single was, why couldn't my wife had don Tue, 7 Sep 2010 20:03:05 GMT http://www.dtspace.net/orca/topic/Dating-and-the-Church.htm#1026 http://www.dtspace.net/orca/topic/Dating-and-the-Church.htm Paul said, "Everything is permissable but not everything is beneficial". We can do anything we want but… I can rob a bank, I can rob God, I can even divorce my wife for any reason if I want…. But…We marry who we get engaged to and we get engaged t Tue, 7 Sep 2010 20:03:05 GMT http://www.dtspace.net/orca/topic/Dating-and-the-Church.htm#1029 http://www.dtspace.net/orca/topic/Dating-and-the-Church.htm After six years of being a disciple, this is what I have learned and believe about dating: I believe that God desires that we, as disciples who are set apart, pursue romantic relationship with a person (disciples/Christians) who can help us live Tue, 7 Sep 2010 20:03:05 GMT http://www.dtspace.net/orca/topic/Dating-and-the-Church.htm#1032 http://www.dtspace.net/orca/topic/Dating-and-the-Church.htm Christina, I can really sympathize with your predicament. When I was in grad school, I developed a relationship via email with a sister in Texas (I was in Illinois). I drove out there for a week on my break and we went out on some dates. Later, we met u Tue, 7 Sep 2010 20:03:05 GMT http://www.dtspace.net/orca/topic/Dating-and-the-Church.htm#1034 http://www.dtspace.net/orca/topic/Dating-and-the-Church.htm Christina,   Obviously every Tue, 7 Sep 2010 20:03:05 GMT http://www.dtspace.net/orca/topic/Dating-and-the-Church.htm#1044 http://www.dtspace.net/orca/topic/Dating-and-the-Church.htm       And for Bob Velez, any type of dating/marriage situation can work if the two people are committed to God and each other. In some countries, arranged marriages are the n Tue, 7 Sep 2010 20:03:05 GMT http://www.dtspace.net/orca/topic/Dating-and-the-Church.htm#1051 http://www.dtspace.net/orca/topic/Dating-and-the-Church.htm   If I were single, I'd still like my chances a lot better with marriages *in* the church. I guess maybe the question here is what are we talking about when we say 'in' the church?   Do people here  Tue, 7 Sep 2010 20:03:05 GMT http://www.dtspace.net/orca/topic/Dating-and-the-Church.htm#1052 http://www.dtspace.net/orca/topic/Dating-and-the-Church.htm Hi - I just saw some of these comments. To be honest, I am a bit bitter about this whole topic. I have been a disciple for 18 years and never considered dating outside the church - but when the brothers won't even build friendships with us - what are Tue, 7 Sep 2010 20:03:05 GMT http://www.dtspace.net/orca/topic/Dating-and-the-Church.htm#1056 http://www.dtspace.net/orca/topic/Dating-and-the-Church.htm   Hi - I just saw some of these comments. To be honest, I am a bit bitter about this whole topic. I have been a disciple for 18 years and never considered dating outside the church - but when the brothers won't even Tue, 7 Sep 2010 20:03:05 GMT http://www.dtspace.net/orca/topic/Dating-and-the-Church.htm#1057 http://www.dtspace.net/orca/topic/Dating-and-the-Church.htm Well, to say that the dating issue is a touchy and/or sensitive one, is an understatement.  I know that it can be so hard to know which way to go with regard to this.  I understand how one can feel like they are never going to meet anyone whether it Tue, 7 Sep 2010 20:03:05 GMT http://www.dtspace.net/orca/topic/Dating-and-the-Church.htm#1060 http://www.dtspace.net/orca/topic/Dating-and-the-Church.htm Corinthians 7:39 Tue, 7 Sep 2010 20:03:05 GMT http://www.dtspace.net/orca/topic/Dating-and-the-Church.htm#1062 http://www.dtspace.net/orca/topic/Dating-and-the-Church.htm Hi, Obviously I have no sense of style but, I belive the best thing you can wear on a date is: Tue, 7 Sep 2010 20:03:05 GMT http://www.dtspace.net/orca/topic/Dating-and-the-Church.htm#1066 http://www.dtspace.net/orca/topic/Dating-and-the-Church.htm aloha from hawaii. as for dating out side the church. what is your motivation for doing that? i became single about 5 yrs ago and when i got my final divorce papers. i started dating alot of sisters in this church. i have been on dates 3 times a month Tue, 7 Sep 2010 20:03:05 GMT http://www.dtspace.net/orca/topic/Dating-and-the-Church.htm#1067 http://www.dtspace.net/orca/topic/Dating-and-the-Church.htm   Speaking of dating was wondering if the more fashionably gifted brothers and sisters out there would like share with us what to wear and what not to wear on a date. Thanks!  Hello,   Tue, 7 Sep 2010 20:03:05 GMT http://www.dtspace.net/orca/topic/Dating-and-the-Church.htm#1068 http://www.dtspace.net/orca/topic/Dating-and-the-Church.htm I am Chato, my husband just post a message about this topic and i just want to share a bit about my side. A little advice for my sisters out there, if you are looking for a perfect brother, be the perfect sisters to the brothers first. If you want to ge Tue, 7 Sep 2010 20:03:05 GMT http://www.dtspace.net/orca/topic/Dating-and-the-Church.htm#1069 http://www.dtspace.net/orca/topic/Dating-and-the-Church.htm Wow, things are getting a little personal here. Brothers and sisters, lets not use this forum to attack. OK, got that off my chest. I am sure there are some who find this thought offensive, but there is a lot of naivety in understanding "The Chu Tue, 7 Sep 2010 20:03:05 GMT http://www.dtspace.net/orca/topic/Dating-and-the-Church.htm#1075 http://www.dtspace.net/orca/topic/Dating-and-the-Church.htm   Wow, things are getting a little personal here. Brothers and sisters, lets not use this forum to attack. OK, got that off my chest. I am sure there are some who find this thought offensive, but there is a lot Tue, 7 Sep 2010 20:03:05 GMT http://www.dtspace.net/orca/topic/Dating-and-the-Church.htm#1079 http://www.dtspace.net/orca/topic/Dating-and-the-Church.htm   Hi - I just saw some of these comments. To be honest, I am a bit bitter about this whole topic. I have been a disciple for 18 years and never considered dating outside the church - but when the brothers won't even Tue, 7 Sep 2010 20:03:05 GMT http://www.dtspace.net/orca/topic/Dating-and-the-Church.htm#1080 http://www.dtspace.net/orca/topic/Dating-and-the-Church.htm I would like to share about dating in our worldwide church.  I have been one who has stepped out into the world and visited several other churches and the lack of conviction on purity, living above reproach, the heart of caring if you are causing someo Tue, 7 Sep 2010 20:03:05 GMT http://www.dtspace.net/orca/topic/Dating-and-the-Church.htm#1082 http://www.dtspace.net/orca/topic/Dating-and-the-Church.htm     Hi - I just saw some of these comments. To be honest, I am a bit bitter about this whole topic. I have been a disciple for 18 years and never considered dating outside the church Tue, 7 Sep 2010 20:03:05 GMT http://www.dtspace.net/orca/topic/Dating-and-the-Church.htm#1083 http://www.dtspace.net/orca/topic/Dating-and-the-Church.htm   Hi Christina, How are you doing? Just wanted to add to what are saying... am one of those people that does not do everything that the ICOC does kind of people and don't care what you all think about that eit Tue, 7 Sep 2010 20:03:05 GMT http://www.dtspace.net/orca/topic/Dating-and-the-Church.htm#1084 http://www.dtspace.net/orca/topic/Dating-and-the-Church.htm Tthats a great topic christina. I agree with klee about that we have to be united in the foundation of our belief system if we are to marry. In dating i have learned more and more lately that if something must be changed in this area the Tue, 7 Sep 2010 20:03:05 GMT http://www.dtspace.net/orca/topic/Dating-and-the-Church.htm#1085 http://www.dtspace.net/orca/topic/Dating-and-the-Church.htm aloha again from hawaii. my name is brian. we all have different opinions and convictions about this topic and i have mines also (first entry) but we only can advise someone. we can't make them do something. there are good things that happened on both Tue, 7 Sep 2010 20:03:05 GMT http://www.dtspace.net/orca/topic/Dating-and-the-Church.htm#1086 http://www.dtspace.net/orca/topic/Dating-and-the-Church.htm   aloha again from hawaii. my name is brian. we all have different opinions and convictions about this topic and i have mines also (first entry) but we only can advise someone. we can't make them do something. there Tue, 7 Sep 2010 20:03:05 GMT http://www.dtspace.net/orca/topic/Dating-and-the-Church.htm#1087 http://www.dtspace.net/orca/topic/Dating-and-the-Church.htm     aloha again from hawaii. my name is brian. we all have different opinions and convictions about this topic and i have mines also (first entry) but we only can advise someone. we Tue, 7 Sep 2010 20:03:05 GMT http://www.dtspace.net/orca/topic/Dating-and-the-Church.htm#1089 http://www.dtspace.net/orca/topic/Dating-and-the-Church.htm Christina, Sorry if I came across as offensive, I wasn't trying to be. As far as the cult term, i have no problem with someone telling me I'm in a "cult". What is the definition of a cult? 1. a particular system of religious wors Tue, 7 Sep 2010 20:03:05 GMT http://www.dtspace.net/orca/topic/Dating-and-the-Church.htm#1092 http://www.dtspace.net/orca/topic/Dating-and-the-Church.htm   Christina, Sorry if I came across as offensive, I wasn't trying to be. As far as the cult term, i have no problem with someone telling me I'm in a "cult". What is the definition of a cult? 1. Tue, 7 Sep 2010 20:03:05 GMT http://www.dtspace.net/orca/topic/Dating-and-the-Church.htm#1093 http://www.dtspace.net/orca/topic/Dating-and-the-Church.htm Christina, I'm very sorry to hear that you have been treated this way.  I am always shocked by how some disciples fail to understand Jesus' command to love one another the way He loved us.  Wow.  And don't ever let anyone tell you you are inc Tue, 7 Sep 2010 20:03:05 GMT http://www.dtspace.net/orca/topic/Dating-and-the-Church.htm#1094 http://www.dtspace.net/orca/topic/Dating-and-the-Church.htm Hey Everyone,   I pray that this does not come across as self-righteous or harsh, but this can be a touchy subject because emotions are involved and they can often cloud our judgment, but that's when we turn to the Word Tue, 7 Sep 2010 20:03:05 GMT http://www.dtspace.net/orca/topic/Dating-and-the-Church.htm#1095 http://www.dtspace.net/orca/topic/Dating-and-the-Church.htm   Hey Everyone,   I pray that this does not come across as self-righteous or harsh, but this can be a touchy subject because emotions are involved and they can often cloud our judgment, but that's whe Tue, 7 Sep 2010 20:03:05 GMT http://www.dtspace.net/orca/topic/Dating-and-the-Church.htm#1096 http://www.dtspace.net/orca/topic/Dating-and-the-Church.htm Hey Christina,   It wasn't anything towards you specifically.  It was just my heart on paper about dating and how God has helped me to develop personal convictions about this subject.  I simply shared what God has taught me and if it Tue, 7 Sep 2010 20:03:05 GMT http://www.dtspace.net/orca/topic/Dating-and-the-Church.htm#1097 http://www.dtspace.net/orca/topic/Dating-and-the-Church.htm   Hey Christina,   It wasn't anything towards you specifically.  It was just my heart on paper about dating and how God has helped me to develop personal convictions about this subject.  I simply sha Tue, 7 Sep 2010 20:03:05 GMT http://www.dtspace.net/orca/topic/Dating-and-the-Church.htm#1101 http://www.dtspace.net/orca/topic/Dating-and-the-Church.htm   Good evening brothers and sisters, How are you doing? Received an email from the administrator regarding emails that were being sent. Wanted to run it by you all regarding the content and whether it is offend Tue, 7 Sep 2010 20:03:05 GMT http://www.dtspace.net/orca/topic/Dating-and-the-Church.htm#1102 http://www.dtspace.net/orca/topic/Dating-and-the-Church.htm Hi everyone There are a lot of posts in this topic.  I don't have time to read them all so please forgive me if I say something that has already been said. The question of dating outside the church has been asked since Henry Kr Tue, 7 Sep 2010 20:03:05 GMT http://www.dtspace.net/orca/topic/Dating-and-the-Church.htm#1103 http://www.dtspace.net/orca/topic/Dating-and-the-Church.htm   Hi everyone There are a lot of posts in this topic.  I don't have time to read them all so please forgive me if I say something that has already been said.   The question of dating outside t Tue, 7 Sep 2010 20:03:05 GMT http://www.dtspace.net/orca/topic/Dating-and-the-Church.htm#1104 http://www.dtspace.net/orca/topic/Dating-and-the-Church.htm Perfect example all the questions you asked are the reasons you don't go to other churches are the same things that happen in our church. There are alot of people that live double lives, they cheat on their spouse, th Tue, 7 Sep 2010 20:03:05 GMT http://www.dtspace.net/orca/topic/Dating-and-the-Church.htm#1106 http://www.dtspace.net/orca/topic/Dating-and-the-Church.htm Brian, I agree wholeheartedly with what your are saying.  Besides the doctrinal issues on salvation, the thing that makes the ICOC stand out is that sin is dealth with, and people truly change.  If someone is living a double life here, they wo Tue, 7 Sep 2010 20:03:05 GMT http://www.dtspace.net/orca/topic/Dating-and-the-Church.htm#1107 http://www.dtspace.net/orca/topic/Dating-and-the-Church.htm Hello Paul and Brian,   I wasn't disagreeing with you Brian I was just commenting on some the questions you posted. I know you didn't say about talking to someone past 10pm. I put that in there myself. Paul, I wholeheartely agree with y Tue, 7 Sep 2010 20:03:05 GMT http://www.dtspace.net/orca/topic/Dating-and-the-Church.htm#1109 http://www.dtspace.net/orca/topic/Dating-and-the-Church.htm Marita, All you said is so true.  I have been trying to mostly say the same things, but sometimes I get a little long winded and my message gets tripped up in all the words.  What were we created for? To love God. What is our life to be used f Tue, 7 Sep 2010 20:03:05 GMT http://www.dtspace.net/orca/topic/Dating-and-the-Church.htm#1112 http://www.dtspace.net/orca/topic/Dating-and-the-Church.htm Hello All,   Wow - there is a lot on here - I am replying to an older post from Kathy and Christina and I realize now that it may be old news...   To Kathy and Christina - I certainly feel for you.  I think I have expe Tue, 7 Sep 2010 20:03:05 GMT http://www.dtspace.net/orca/topic/Dating-and-the-Church.htm#1117 http://www.dtspace.net/orca/topic/Dating-and-the-Church.htm Christina, Tue, 7 Sep 2010 20:03:05 GMT http://www.dtspace.net/orca/topic/Dating-and-the-Church.htm#1118 http://www.dtspace.net/orca/topic/Dating-and-the-Church.htm Tue, 7 Sep 2010 20:03:05 GMT http://www.dtspace.net/orca/topic/Dating-and-the-Church.htm#1119 http://www.dtspace.net/orca/topic/Dating-and-the-Church.htm Hello!   Thanks for all the replies: I agree, I do think that someone has different convictions if they are outside of the ICOC. I have decided that I will make 2009 a great year! I do think brothers need to start dating more. I do enco Tue, 7 Sep 2010 20:03:05 GMT http://www.dtspace.net/orca/topic/Dating-and-the-Church.htm#1120 http://www.dtspace.net/orca/topic/Dating-and-the-Church.htm   Hello!   Thanks for all the replies: I agree, I do think that someone has different convictions if they are outside of the ICOC. I have decided that I will make 2009 a great year! I do think brothers Tue, 7 Sep 2010 20:03:05 GMT http://www.dtspace.net/orca/topic/Dating-and-the-Church.htm#1122 http://www.dtspace.net/orca/topic/Dating-and-the-Church.htm  know few brothers and sisters that are married now and the source were websites. For me websites are not personal but I do like them to meet people and build friendships, not for dating. Tue, 7 Sep 2010 20:03:05 GMT http://www.dtspace.net/orca/topic/Dating-and-the-Church.htm#1124 http://www.dtspace.net/orca/topic/Dating-and-the-Church.htm This is an issue I've wrestled alot with during my 14 years as a disciple.  I've read alot of the other posts, and my experiences echo much of what was said.  I did look outside the church, and nothing I found was beneficial to my walk with God.  Dur Tue, 7 Sep 2010 20:03:05 GMT http://www.dtspace.net/orca/topic/Dating-and-the-Church.htm#1127 http://www.dtspace.net/orca/topic/Dating-and-the-Church.htm   Hello All,   Wow - there is a lot on here - I am replying to an older post from Kathy and Christina and I realize now that it may be old news...   To Kathy and Christina - I certainl Tue, 7 Sep 2010 20:03:05 GMT http://www.dtspace.net/orca/topic/Dating-and-the-Church.htm#1129 http://www.dtspace.net/orca/topic/Dating-and-the-Church.htm Hello Everyone, It is with great sadness that I tell you my 8 year old Stephen Christopher died today. He was in a sledding ac Tue, 7 Sep 2010 20:03:05 GMT http://www.dtspace.net/orca/topic/Dating-and-the-Church.htm#1131 http://www.dtspace.net/orca/topic/Dating-and-the-Church.htm Christina, I am so very sorry to hear that. I will pray for you and your family. I wish there was more I could do. Your Brother in Christ, Paul Tue, 7 Sep 2010 20:03:05 GMT http://www.dtspace.net/orca/topic/Dating-and-the-Church.htm#1133 http://www.dtspace.net/orca/topic/Dating-and-the-Church.htm I didn't read all the posts.... actually I only read the first few but this is a topic I've had dialogue about before.  “Casual” dating is soooooooooooo unappealing to me to say the least. I Tue, 7 Sep 2010 20:03:05 GMT http://www.dtspace.net/orca/topic/Dating-and-the-Church.htm#1142 http://www.dtspace.net/orca/topic/Dating-and-the-Church.htm I hope this could help you fellow brothers and sisters... =) <!-- /* Font Definitions */ @font-face {font-family:Helvetica; panose-1:2 11 6 4 2 2 2 2 2 4; mso-font-charset:0; mso-generic-font-family:swiss; mso Tue, 7 Sep 2010 20:03:05 GMT http://www.dtspace.net/orca/topic/Dating-and-the-Church.htm#1143 http://www.dtspace.net/orca/topic/Dating-and-the-Church.htm The bible do not make rules on dating!!! We are equally yoked as christians and should not have any barriers with being married. We have to see what the word says about marriage. The bible says it's not good for a man to be alone, a man that finds a wif Tue, 7 Sep 2010 20:03:05 GMT http://www.dtspace.net/orca/topic/Dating-and-the-Church.htm#1193 http://www.dtspace.net/orca/topic/Dating-and-the-Church.htm Does dating a lost person help get that person saved? (They think if you love them as a lost person then why change) No. Does having kids with a lost person help your kids get saved? No (they think if your mate doesn't go to church then why should they Tue, 7 Sep 2010 20:03:05 GMT http://www.dtspace.net/orca/topic/Dating-and-the-Church.htm#1240 http://www.dtspace.net/orca/topic/Dating-and-the-Church.htm Hey there! The short and sweet thought. I've been a disciple for almost 20 yrs now. Been single and married before I was disciple. Been single and then married to a disciple for almost 10 years. Went through a divorce before I was a disciple and then Tue, 7 Sep 2010 20:03:05 GMT http://www.dtspace.net/orca/topic/Dating-and-the-Church.htm#1241 http://www.dtspace.net/orca/topic/Dating-and-the-Church.htm Thank you, Jason, for sharing about your life and thoughts. Very encouraging to hear what you have gone through and still faithful ))I also wanted to suggest who are in "danger" to fall in love maybe because of loneliness o Tue, 7 Sep 2010 20:03:05 GMT http://www.dtspace.net/orca/topic/Dating-and-the-Church.htm#1243 http://www.dtspace.net/orca/topic/Dating-and-the-Church.htm   Hi - I just saw some of these comments. To be honest, I am a bit bitter about this whole topic. I have been a disciple for 18 years and never considered dating outside the church - but when the brothers won't even Tue, 7 Sep 2010 20:03:05 GMT http://www.dtspace.net/orca/topic/Dating-and-the-Church.htm#1248 http://www.dtspace.net/orca/topic/Dating-and-the-Church.htm   I would like to share about dating in our worldwide church.  I have been one who has stepped out into the world and visited several other churches and the lack of conviction on purity, living above reproach, the hea Tue, 7 Sep 2010 20:03:05 GMT http://www.dtspace.net/orca/topic/Dating-and-the-Church.htm#1249 http://www.dtspace.net/orca/topic/Dating-and-the-Church.htm   The bible do not make rules on dating!!! We are equally yoked as christians and should not have any barriers with being married. We have to see what the word says about marriage. The bible says it's not good for a ma Tue, 7 Sep 2010 20:03:05 GMT http://www.dtspace.net/orca/topic/Dating-and-the-Church.htm#1250 http://www.dtspace.net/orca/topic/Dating-and-the-Church.htm shalom bros and sis,       i want to respond in this forum...i was a counted out before,,to be honest i was counted out because i lost hope that i will find half of my heart in the kingdom..and a lot of discouragements and hurts i received Tue, 7 Sep 2010 20:03:05 GMT http://www.dtspace.net/orca/topic/Dating-and-the-Church.htm#1251 http://www.dtspace.net/orca/topic/Dating-and-the-Church.htm The number one reason to date just disciples is that if you date a non disciple, you are more likely to leave the church, have premarital sex, and have children that will have no convictions about being being a disciple. I myself have some ex disciple f Tue, 7 Sep 2010 20:03:05 GMT http://www.dtspace.net/orca/topic/Dating-and-the-Church.htm#1479 http://www.dtspace.net/orca/topic/Dating-and-the-Church.htm I became a disciple in New York in 1988. When counting the cost I was asked if I would have a problem dating sisters of a different color. I was so thrilled at becoming a disciple that i would be grateful to be dating Godly women of any age or color. In Tue, 7 Sep 2010 20:03:05 GMT http://www.dtspace.net/orca/topic/Dating-and-the-Church.htm#1487 http://www.dtspace.net/orca/topic/Dating-and-the-Church.htm   I became a disciple in New York in 1988. When counting the cost I was asked if I would have a problem dating sisters of a different color. I was so thrilled at becoming a disciple that i would be grateful to be datin Tue, 7 Sep 2010 20:03:05 GMT http://www.dtspace.net/orca/topic/Dating-and-the-Church.htm#1488 http://www.dtspace.net/orca/topic/Dating-and-the-Church.htm Not to sound overly bitter but, I do beleive that a lot of brothers don't want to get married. Why? Because why bother when you can hang out with and date as many pretty women as you want. Also, why would they want to settle down and have a family when Tue, 7 Sep 2010 20:03:05 GMT http://www.dtspace.net/orca/topic/Dating-and-the-Church.htm#1494 http://www.dtspace.net/orca/topic/Dating-and-the-Church.htm It boils down to discipling or the lack thereof. When I was single I had brothers in my life that challenged me on my dating life. They were not afraid to go toe-to-toe with me on sensitive areas. I would question many singles today, both men and women Tue, 7 Sep 2010 20:03:05 GMT http://www.dtspace.net/orca/topic/Dating-and-the-Church.htm#1496 http://www.dtspace.net/orca/topic/Dating-and-the-Church.htm Hi everyone what Happen to the new Church dating site? Tue, 7 Sep 2010 20:03:05 GMT http://www.dtspace.net/orca/topic/Dating-and-the-Church.htm#1499 http://www.dtspace.net/orca/topic/Dating-and-the-Church.htm   Hi everyone what Happen to the new Church dating site?  I was wondering the same thing..... Tue, 7 Sep 2010 20:03:05 GMT http://www.dtspace.net/orca/topic/Dating-and-the-Church.htm#1501 http://www.dtspace.net/orca/topic/Dating-and-the-Church.htm For those of you asking about the church dating website, have you checked out https://dtheartandsoul.com/landingpage.html Tue, 7 Sep 2010 20:03:05 GMT http://www.dtspace.net/orca/topic/Dating-and-the-Church.htm#1502 http://www.dtspace.net/orca/topic/Dating-and-the-Church.htm Hi! This topic is very interesting. Now I am studying the bible with a man who has a girlfriend who does not look like a worldly woman who are impressive even like a disciple. Thank God, today the man is willing to take the decision to become a disciple Tue, 7 Sep 2010 20:03:05 GMT http://www.dtspace.net/orca/topic/Dating-and-the-Church.htm#1504 http://www.dtspace.net/orca/topic/Dating-and-the-Church.htm I also feel sad that you have had these experiences.  Sometimes tough times or loneliness can cause us to question our convictions. I do discourage you from going on dates outside of the church. Satan will take full advantage of emotional vulnerabil Tue, 7 Sep 2010 20:03:05 GMT http://www.dtspace.net/orca/topic/Dating-and-the-Church.htm#1626 http://www.dtspace.net/orca/topic/Dating-and-the-Church.htm Dear, Brother and Sister I know this can be a touchy subject it can be tuff for some people as well. I as a brother in the church had to grow spiritualy because in my previous relationship. I had a lot of fear 1 John 4:18 There is no fe Tue, 7 Sep 2010 20:03:05 GMT http://www.dtspace.net/orca/topic/Dating-and-the-Church.htm#1637 http://www.dtspace.net/orca/topic/Dating-and-the-Church.htm Tue, 7 Sep 2010 20:03:05 GMT http://www.dtspace.net/orca/topic/Dating-and-the-Church.htm#1638 http://www.dtspace.net/orca/topic/Dating-and-the-Church.htm Journey,               Really happy you were able to find resolution and spiritually took the bull by the horns.   Ed Tue, 7 Sep 2010 20:03:05 GMT http://www.dtspace.net/orca/topic/Dating-and-the-Church.htm#1640 http://www.dtspace.net/orca/topic/Dating-and-the-Church.htm Journey, I will pray. Continue to build on the convictions you gained thus far. It may be helpful to ask God to let you know why it's a big deal for you. I'm not saying it's not legitimate, but it often helps to deal with whatever issue Tue, 7 Sep 2010 20:03:05 GMT http://www.dtspace.net/orca/topic/Dating-and-the-Church.htm#1647