Hollywood's Vs. God's Formula for Lasting Relationships

DivineDiva47 · #1 01-07-2008, 03:15 PM

Hey All,

I found this blog the other day on Dating/Courting and wanted to share it with you. I think that it could be a great discussion. Check out the link...I'd love to hear everyone's thoughts.

http://chipingram.typepad.com/blog/2...oods_vs_g.html

#2 01-07-2008, 03:17 PM

Too bible thumpin' for me. I think I'll pass.

33girl · #3 01-07-2008, 03:33 PM

Not to mention that dude looks like Casey Kasem.

1908Revelations · #4 01-07-2008, 06:27 PM

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Originally Posted by 33girl

Not to mention that dude looks like Casey Kasem.

He really does look like Casey. LOL.

However, I liked the article and the references to passages. I hate to read something that says, "The Bible says xyz" but lacks reference. I also agree with Educatingblue that regardless of denomination this is advice can be used across the board. Especially Step 1. People are looking for what they want in someone, but are focusing on becomming better themselves.

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Step 1
Hollywood: Find the Right Person
God: Become the Right Person
Step 2
Hollywood: Fall in Love
God: Walk in Love
Step 3
Hollywood: Fix your Hope on a Person
God: Fix Your Hope on Me
Step 4
Hollywood: Fail and Go back to Hollywood’s Steps 1, 2 & 3
God: Fail and Go back to God’s Steps 1, 2 and 3

preciousjeni · #5 01-07-2008, 10:02 PM

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Originally Posted by 33girl

Not to mention that dude looks like Casey Kasem.

LOL! I heard Casey Kasem's voice when I saw the picture. Thanks a lot, 33girl.

Granted I'm a Christian, but I appreciate the sentiment. I hate divorce. I particularly hate to see Christians divorcing. In every single divorce I've encountered between Christians, one or both of the partners took their eyes off God. When you start relying on the other person to make things work, or worse, BLAMING the other person for why things aren't working, it's over.

Something I've personally struggled with in my life (and it affects my marriage) is anger and resentment. It's hard for me to bless my own husband during an argument much less my "enemies."

If not for God, I'd be outta here and it's ALL ME. It has nothing to do with my man.

DivineDiva47 · #6 01-08-2008, 10:58 AM

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Originally Posted by 33girl

Not to mention that dude looks like Casey Kasem.

LOLOL...I didn't even think about that until you said something!

Infamous12 · #7 01-08-2008, 11:53 AM

Case in point as to why Soror Divine Diva was nominated as the GC Chaplain!

I just forwarded this to my friends and the boyfriend.

DivineDiva47 · #8 01-08-2008, 12:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Infamous12

Case in point as to why Soror Divine Diva was nominated as the GC Chaplain!

I just forwarded this to my friends and the boyfriend.

Thanks Soror!...smile

AlethiaSi · #9 01-07-2008, 03:49 PM

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Originally Posted by OTW

Too bible thumpin' for me. I think I'll pass.

I have to agree, not my cup of tea, but hey if it works for others, then more power to them

TonyB06 · #10 01-07-2008, 03:59 PM

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Originally Posted by DivineDiva47

Hey All,

I found this blog the other day on Dating/Courting and wanted to share it with you. I think that it could be a great discussion. Check out the link...I'd love to hear everyone's thoughts.

http://chipingram.typepad.com/blog/2...oods_vs_g.html

I thought it was great. Thanks for sharing it.

Educatingblue · #11 01-07-2008, 06:19 PM

I was impressed with the article and think it is great advice for those dating or engaged. Even if you are not religious, I think it is important to focus on something more important than yourself.

He listed necessary traits for a successful relationship/marriage, "...loyal, gentle, honest, loving, and committed."