December 27, 2008

Some have asked...What is courtship? I found Wikipedia's definition helpful and humorous :).

Courtship is the traditional dating period before engagement and marriage. During a courtship, a couple dates to get to know each other and decide if there will be an engagement. Usually courtship is a public affair, done in public and with family approval.

It includes activities such as dating where couple go together for a dinner, a movie, dance parties, a picnic, shopping or general "hanging out", along with other forms of activity. Acts such as meeting on the internet, chatting on-line, sending text messages or picture messages, conversing over the telephone, writing each other letters, and sending each other flowers, songs, and gifts constitute wooing. :)

Julie's mom- Cissy explains it better here.

I know Jon and Julie covet your prayers as they begin... courtship!