Godly, Christian Dating Dos and Don'ts

Responding to article: 

https://relevantmagazine.com/culture/why-arent-christian-singles-dating-2

1. "Unrealistic expectations" is subjective...But seriously, GODLY people, keep looking for your Ruth and Boaz. If it's God's will, you will find the one for you.

2. I agree.

3. I agree. Pastors: Create church groups for adult singles!

4. Women shouldn't make the first move, but should give off an "I'm interested in you" vibe: smiling and glancing back at the guy. Then the guy should approach. and introduce himself....

5. DATING SHOULD FEEL HEAVY. Christian dating isn't really dating, in the worldly sense. It should be always purposeful and intentional. Godly people don't date for hookups, or as if it's some kind of game. The purpose of CHRISTIAN dating is to see if one is meant for the other in marriage, otherwise no point in dating. Dating isn't some fun and frivolous matter. It's serious.

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Your Brain IS Built for Much Information, but....

I agree for the most part with this article, Your Brain Isn't Built for this Much Information. But it's what kind of information that our brain isn't meant for. 

Our brain is capable of taking in a ton of information!, if it's godly. The Holy Spirit helps us to retain information that glorifies God. For instance, there are MANY passages of scripture that I had not read for many, many years, before I started back reading the bible regularly, and I am surprised--shocked even--that I still remember so much, so long ago!

It's the garbage that our brains can't handle--and we should not let it in!

For example, it's best to have only one social media to look at. Pick one. Your most favorite and delete the rest. And that one, keep the amount of who you follow under 100. Choose the people who gives you the most valuable information in life. Only people that inspire you in a positive way. 

As a Christian, I highly recommend, as I do, only watch films, TV shows, play games that are wholesome and godly. I have been doing this for several weeks now; only watching faith-based films and shows, and even faith-based news, like EWTN News, and my mind feels so much cleaner and purer! My recent past memories, when I think back to films and shows are only about God! It makes my soul very happy knowing I have no memories of secular garbage in the past few weeks. 

It's all about knowledge in glorifying God.

This is the information the brain needs. What the brain can hold on to. 

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Called to Be Saints

Commenting on the article below, being a Christian isn't all about "feelings", but it is largely about doing, and God has called us to do many things in the bible, especially beginning with "Acts" (some say start reading the bible for the first time at Matthew, but starting at John--or Acts is great too!).

We also, like the saints, have received the Holy Spirit, and actually can do more than the saints! Because of better ways of getting around in life, in communicating with others in spreading the gospel. That alone should really spark the evangelizing in us, by way of the Holy Spirit. That would give good feelings. We, as Christians, are called to be saints too!

Sure, we are saved by God's grace, but we are called to bear good fruit, by way of actions glorifying God. That "flicker", the author has, is the beginning of producing good fruit.


"Confessions of a Burnt-Out Christian" 

https://relevantmagazine.com/current/oped19/confessions-of-a-burnt-out-christian/

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Join Two Christian Online Book Clubs

Are you a voracious reader?

Well, I have the perfect two book clubs for you!

Both are online, and it doesn't require meeting up with others; you just get a book mailed to you every month. I suspect they are not very well-known book clubs, and especially in this day and age, book clubs aren't as popular, but these two are serious and very rewarding clubs in becoming more knowledgeable about God, saints, the Christian life, etc. So, here they are:

CATHOLIC ANSWERS BOOK CLUB

As a book club member, here is what you get (as of this writing, since, of course, it could change in the future):

A St. Thomas Aquinas bookmark 

• Submit questions to the club inbox for a segment on Catholic Answers Live with the author

• Invite-only livestream events with the author and others discussing the book

• Members-only sneak peeks at content from upcoming titles

• Exclusive coupon codes for club members to purchase additional copies of their favorite titles

• As of this writing, club monthly fee is $25.00.

SOPHIA INSTITUTE PRESS

As a book club member, here is what you get (as of this writing, since, of course, it could change in the future):

• One of the top new releases every month

• Spiritual treasures that will help you deepen your understanding of the faith

• As of this writing, club monthly fee is $15.00.

Both are Christian "Catholic" book clubs, but really, anyone can benefit from them, as many of the books are not directly related to Catholicism only. 

Enjoy!

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Climate Change and a Change in How We Treat Animals

One of Relevant's articles asks: Why Don't More Christians Care About Climate Change? 

Well, that's a good question, but it's not just about climate change more Christians should care about. Christians should also care about animals.

Jesus constantly spoke about love and caring for others--and this includes all God's creations, which includes animals of course. We should love them--not eat them and using animals in selfish ways.

Oh, I know people will say, "Jesus condoned eating fish..." I have my own theory about this, but also like many passages in the Bible, we don't always know the reasons why it was mentioned. Plus, think about it: Jesus was a loving, compassionate person toward the vulnerable; this is constantly, consistantly mentioned throughout the gospels! For Jesus to mention eating fish in just a few passages is very contradictory to his MANY other teachings AND His personality. 

It's wise to go by Jesus' overall teachings of not harming others and respecting God's creations than to focus on a few instances contrary to His teachings and His nature. 

There is a reason as to why fish was eaten in those few instances, but as I said, we don't understand every thing written in the Bible.

Also, eating animal products does effect our environment and our health.

More Resources:

Christspiracy: Correcting 2,000 Years of Censorship on Animal Ethics 

https://christspiracy.com

Meat and the Environment

How Meat Harms People – From Health to Human Rights

Every Argument Against Veganism | Ed Winters | TEDxBathUniversity

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Your "Calling"

Everyone has a "calling", whether they realize it or not. 

One of the most clear signs of one's calling is something that has interested you or has constantly been a part of your life in a positive way since you were a child. A calling is more about others than about you; it's a service you do to get others closer to God (directly or indirectly) to glorify God.

It is important that we realize our calling because it will help us to go further in being successful in it, thereby praising God more. 

It can become an "obsession" in a negative way if we feel saddened, very anxious, depressed, etc...any negative kind of feeling about finding out what our calling is. Just pray for a better understanding of your calling if you feel those things, and have faith that God will reveal more to you about your calling. 

In the meantime, continue to do positive service(s)--it could be more than one!--that you are most interested in that helps people get to know God. Who knows? Maybe that is (or those are) actually your calling.

Read more about one's calling here:

https://relevantmagazine.com/life5/can-christians-be-too-obsessed-with-calling

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How to Handle Money

The article at the link below gives great advice on giving, being generous and tithing. Even when you don't have much money to give, there are other things you can do.

What Does Generosity Look Like When Everyone's Broke?

"We give generously, save wisely and then live appropriately", the article mentions.

Here are my thoughts on each:

GIVE GENEROUSLY

Pray and think about where God wants you to give. Of course tithing is the number one priority (and by the way, tithing literally means one-tenth of your salary. If you give more than the tithe, that extra is an "offering". Less than a tithe is a "donation"). If you feel lead by the Holy Spirit to give to other places also, then do so--generously--but not more than the tithe. If you can't afford to give one-tenth of your gross salary, then give one-tenth of your net salary.

SAVE WISELY

Give to yourself also. Have a financial plan for your future. Again, pray about it. Go by the leading of the Holy Sprit in where and how much you should save for yourself. If you want to invest your money, fine, but don't obsess over it. Invest moderately and try not to think about it much.

LIVE APPROPRIATELY 

Many people live above their means. Make sure what you buy is aligned with what God wants you to buy. It's not just "What Would Jesus Do?", but also "What Would Jesus Buy?", meaning is it modest? Is it healthy for the body, mind and spirit? When you buy what God wants you to buy, you can afford anything! The closer relationship you have with God, and the more you lead a godly life, you will naturally truly want only what God wants for you, and you can get it all.

Also, don't hate money or love money. Be neutral toward it. 

I'm not financially rich, but I truly can buy whatever I want. 

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