Ephesians 1:3-4

3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who hath blessed us with all spiritual blessings in heavenly places in Christ:

4 According as he hath chosen us in him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and without blame before him in love:

Proverbs 10:22

The blessing of the LORD, it maketh rich, and he addeth no sorrow with it.

Psalm 1:1-3

1 Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful.

2 But his delight is in the law of the LORD; and in his law doth he meditate day and night.

3 And he shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that bringeth forth his fruit in his season; his leaf also shall not wither; and whatsoever he doeth shall prosper.

Psalm 24:4-5

4 He that hath clean hands, and a pure heart; who hath not lifted up his soul unto vanity, nor sworn deceitfully.

5 He shall receive the blessing from the LORD, and righteousness from the God of his salvation.

Psalm 40:4

Blessed is that man that maketh the LORD his trust, and respecteth not the proud, nor such as turn aside to lies.

Psalm 84:11-12

11 For the LORD God is a sun and shield: the LORD will give grace and glory: no good thing will he withhold from them that walk uprightly.

12 O LORD of hosts, blessed is the man that trusteth in thee.

Psalm 2:11-12

11 Serve the LORD with fear, and rejoice with trembling.

12 Kiss the Son, lest he be angry, and ye perish from the way, when his wrath is kindled but a little. Blessed are all they that put their trust in him.


1 Peter 3:8-10

8 Finally, be ye all of one mind, having compassion one of another, love as brethren, be pitiful, be courteous:

9 Not rendering evil for evil, or railing for railing: but contrariwise blessing; knowing that ye are thereunto called, that ye should inherit a blessing.

10 For he that will love life, and see good days, let him refrain his tongue from evil, and his lips that they speak no guile:

This season is my son David's first year playing on a formal basketball team. I watched their home game yesterday .  They loss but it was a win to me. They played really well and the score was 33-36 CUCA vs Trinity Prep.

We were ahead for a little while. It was a GREAT game!!!
 
Final Score

It seems commonplace amongst "Christians" and everyone alike to allow dating amongst teens.
What is the purpose for this? Do the parent set guidelines? Do they allow the teens to spend time alone?
Are they compromising to appease their child? Or do they actually believe it's harmless and innocent?
Do any parents have conversations with there teen/adult children telling the the dangers of spending time alone with someone too much.
You can "fall in love" with anyone whom you spend enough time with. That is the purpose of a date night with your spouse, to stay connected and close to one another.

I am confused at where people stand and if it is biblically  based according to them?

I did not grow up Christian, but as a teen child I felt it inappropriate to be attached to a guy a girlfriend/boyfriend much to a young mans dismay. I thought at the time it was okay to go to the movies but quickly realized that guys are willing to take you out mostly for physical contact and if you don't, they move on. So I spent time with my circle of friend girls.

Once giving myself to God, I learned about avoiding appearances of evil. I want a good name and good reputation. So I try to avoid situations that look wrong because they usually are. Like riding in a car alone with some one to whom you are not married.
I don't think our present generation values purity much as a whole. They feel it is outdated or old fashioned or some people even really believe they will marry the person the give themselves to. People try to take ownership of people to whom they do not legally belong. It makes me feel queasy to hear of a young girl calling her boyfriend "My Man" or girls calling guys asking for dates.

Is it as i feel' a sign of desperation or what is it? Please explain it to me.  Also I have heard young people discussing STD's like it is normal to take drugs to rid them, instead of evaluating your life to discern the cause.

I hope and pray my children don't get sucked into this loss culture and do things they will later regret and can not take back.

You shall teach them diligently to your children, and shall talk of them when you sit in your house, when you walk by the way, when you lie down, and when you rise up.
Deuteronomy 6:7

I believe last year i allowed my mind to be cluttered with well meaning ideas of others causing myself undue brain clutter. I am trying to cling only to God and let Him lead. I have graduating seniors this year and everyone feels that i should have things going a certain way. Usually their way. I only have peace when I keep my eyes on God. That is the way it should be.
I only want His best for my children. What ever that may be.
I sometimes feel I need guidance from veteran homeschoolers in aligning our homeschool with its true purpose!

I have been thinking about a girls day out. Not a me time time but just a time to remember I am a woman and pampering.

“The Lord is my portion, saith my soul; therefore will I hope in him. The Lord is good unto them that wait for him, to the soul that seeketh him.”
Lamentations 3:24, 25
When I do feel neglected or overworked, I must immediately seek the Lord to refresh me and keep me from sin.

I want to diligently seek Him and his will.

Philippians 4

 ¹Therefore, my brothers, you whom I love and long for, my joy and crown, that is how you should stand firm in the Lord, dear friends!  ²I plead with Euodia and I plead with Syntyche to agree with each other in the Lord. ³Yes, and I ask you, loyal yokefellow,help these women who have contended at my side in the cause of the gospel, along with Clement and the rest of my fellow workers, whose names are in the book of life.

 ⁴Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! ⁵Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. ⁶Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. ⁷And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

 ⁸Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things. ⁹Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me—put it into practice. And the God of peace will be with you.  ¹⁰I rejoice greatly in the Lord that at last you have renewed your concern for me. Indeed, you have been concerned, but you had no opportunity to show it. ¹¹I am not saying this because I am in need, for I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances. ¹²I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want. ¹³I can do everything through him who gives me strength.

 ¹⁴Yet it was good of you to share in my troubles. ¹⁵Moreover, as you Philippians know, in the early days of your acquaintance with the gospel, when I set out from Macedonia, not one church shared with me in the matter of giving and receiving, except you only; ¹⁶for even when I was in Thessalonica, you sent me aid again and again when I was in need. ¹⁷Not that I am looking for a gift, but I am looking for what may be credited to your account. ¹⁸I have received full payment and even more; I am amply supplied, now that I have received from Epaphroditus the gifts you sent. They are a fragrant offering, an acceptable sacrifice, pleasing to God. ¹⁹And my God will meet all your needs according to his glorious riches in Christ Jesus.

 ²⁰To our God and Father be glory for ever and ever. Amen. ²¹Greet all the saints in Christ Jesus. The brothers who are with me send greetings. ²²All the saints send you greetings, especially those who belong to Caesar's household.  ²³The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit. Amen