Intro.
1. "I am the author of true love; I am the creator of romance." Do we truly believe that God has something better for our love story? (pg 11)
2. "You have searched for true love in your own way. But my ways are not your ways." Can you think of a scripture that is similar to this statement? (pg 11)
3. What are your initial thoughts to the question, Will you let God write your love story?
Chapter 1
1. What was the purpose behind the conversation between the babes and the big egos?
2. Debate the pros and cons of both Kevin's and Eric's philosophy on dating. (Kevin--God doesn't want us nagging him about our love life. Eric--I'm waiting on God to show me the right girl.)
3. Give your random thoughts and responses.
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1. YES! It may be hard to understand or wait but He always has a plan.
2. Yes, can't tell you where to find it though.
3. My thoughts. I think it's hard sometimes but it's so much easier otherwise we will just go out and get our heart broken, over and over again. And or brake someone else's heart. God isn't the auther of confusion. Dating without Him is CONFUSION!
4. I think it represented what the world TRULY thinks... and what the fake-Christians think.
5.Pro-The amazing hting is God does want us to ask him everything otherwise it wouldn't be a Personal relationship. God does want us to ask otherwise we will have no idea what He wants us to do. We need Him to know our thoughts about dating. that's the only way He can help us.
Cons-i think i summed it up already.
5.so far the book has been amazing...can't wait to finish it and eing able to talk about it more.
Holly V.
1. YES. The road I was taking lead only to destruction.
2. Not sure if this is what you are looking for, but Isaiah 55:7-9 particularly v. 8.
3. Yes I did....
The world would have you to believe that dating and finding your soul mate is as easy as signing up for a dating service; going to one of those five minute a person type events where you sit and talk with each other across the table and hopefully find the right one sitting before you. In five minutes or hiring the Love Doctor (Hitch the movie) - WHAT EVER! God has known from the time of your conception and before, who your soul mate is -- allow him to take you on that journey it will blow your mind. The key here is to wait, listen and don't allow the world to cloud your heart & mind.
Chapter 1:
1. The bigger and better theory or in this case who had the hotter babe or guy. They are so shallow in their thinking. Have you seen the movie Shallow Hal with Jack Black as the main character and Gweneth Paltrow as the girl? His role in the movie was as the title states Shallow when it came to meeting women, he only looked at the shell (outside) never searching for the inner beauty that lay within. Sure everyone would like to have a little arm candy to cling to -- but that is just what it is, candy that will soon melt away. God can give you the "Ever Lasting Gob Stopper".
2. God tells us to ask and we shall receive. He wants to have a relationship with us. I believe no matter how small or great the problem or desire is, God listens and will provide the solution according to His plan and purpose for our lives. Those of us like Kevin who think this is a matter he can handle on his own no need to bother God with this one -- is headed for years of broken dreams, relationships (if you can call them that) and heart ache. Eric's approach is the right road to be on. I am not saying it is an easy road by no means. Waiting is one of my biggest problems -- like most I want it to be immediate. If not then I start to get the idea that I can handle this one, no need to bother God with it just like Kevin. But then God brings me to my knees and tells me to wait on Him - it is worth the wait!!
Trust and Faith is the big picture here....
Love ya,
Cathie
intro.
1. better than what?. yeah i belieb he has the perfect plan in mind.
2. yess,not too good on references.
3. idk. this is really hard already having a boyfriend. because does that mean im supposed to like start all over again?
chapter 1
1. to show the worlds point of view of most plp.
2. kevin pro- its all up to us. :]
kevin con- what if it ends up badd?
eric pro- its the PERFECT GOD
eric con- i dont think there is one.
3. okay cathie/mandy this is so weird cuz i already have a boyfriend,duh, so i need some guidance. its not like i was like oh yeah he's good looking, im going in for the kill. no we were friends and talked all the time and then we became a couple... so yeahh.
Absolutely! God made us and loves us more than we even know. I think He knows what is best for me more than I.
2. In addition to Is. 55:8-9, I like Ps. 77:13, "Your ways, O God, are holy. What god is so great as our God."
3. Yes, because if I try to do it I'll mess up and I want what God has intended for me. I do think this is a hard area because we want to have control but in the end I know it will be worth it.
1. It was to show the world's views on things and we need to stand up for what we believe.
2. I think Kevin is completely wrong because God wants to be involved in every part of our life. Although it's hard for Eric to stand behind what he believes, I know that he's ultimately doing what God wants him to do and his love life will end up better than Kevin's unless he changes his views.
3. I've been exposed to this book for several years through my older brother and sister and I've seen them live out these principles in their own lives. I'm excited to watch our group learn God's principles for dating and see how we will incorporate them into our lives as well.
Kristin
1. "I am the author of true love; I am the creator of romance." Do we truly believe that God has something better for our love story? (pg 11)>i belive that God has a special someone for my life and even if i'm lonely till then i have friends and the guy has got to be worth the wait.
2. "You have searched for true love in your own way. But my ways are not your ways." Can you think of a scripture that is similar to this statement? (pg 11)>maybe "For I know the plans I have for you," declares the Lord,"plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you a hope and a future" Jeremiah 29:11 that is what i thought of.
3. What are your initial thoughts to the question, Will you let God write your love story?> i want to let him write it but i'm not sure i kno how to submit to him like that to let him write it. thats why i'm excited about reading this book.
Intro
1. I think God does have something better for our love story. I think it is hard for us to see that sometime with all the world tells us about dating, but we have to believe that the God who loves us so much and gave his son for us wants the best for us. If we just rush in and try to do it on our own, then we will surely screw it up.
2. I also thought of Isaiah 55:8-9 “For my thought are mot your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways,” declares the Lord. As the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher then your ways and my thoughts than your thoughts. This just makes me remember that I don’t always know what God is doing in my life or why he might want me to wait longer than I want to for that special someone, but I do know that he has a plan that is perfect and more than I could even dream of. I have to believe him and wait for that to come true.
3. Initially I don’t want to let God have that part of my life even though I know he knows what he’s doing. I think it’s just like a lot of things in life, we don’t want to give up control. I know that is hard for me anyway. I have to get past that control issue and let him do what he wants to, because I know his way is best.
Chapter 1
1. The purpose of this part is to give an example of how the world thinks about dating and that kind of thing and contrast that with what is the right and Godly way to think about dating. Even though most of us would say that we knew how flawed the world’s point of view is, I think it puts it into perspective and makes it easy to see.
2. Kevin- pros- it is an easy excuse to say that God doesn’t want us bugging him so leave him out of that part of your life. Cons- we know that God wants in on every part of our lives, so that statement is very flawed.
Eric- pros-waiting is the right answer. I mean, when we wait for someone then we have less broken hearts and pain from broken relationships. Waiting also gives us time to figure out exactly what kind of guy we are looking for. Cons- the only one that some people would say is that it is hard to wait.
3. So far I really like the book, and I’m not even that far into it. I also like that it’s somewhat easy to read. Not like school reading when you’re forced to read Shakespeare or something (no offense to those of you who like Shakespeare, but I think he’s hard to read.)
intro
1. well we all believe that hopefully but we might not always want to trust it because we want what we want now.
2. 2samuel 22:31 as for God, his way is perfect. or in all your ways acknowledge him and he will make your paths straight.
3. well i have heard that it is worth it to wait and let his plan work itself out.
chapter 1
1. to show the different views of how relationships should be handled?
2.kevin pros-being overly concerned and annoying about it wouldnt do him any good
cons- God wants to have a part in our lives and wants to help us with that area.
eric pros- God does already have a plan for us.
cons- you also are allowed to date to try to find the right person.
3. im not good at reading comprehension. thats all i know.
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