I Once Was Lost Real, funny, crazy but always true to heart, ‘I Once Was Lost’ takes on a topic that so many of us deal with in our everyday lives but rarely see presented on screen: dating as a Christian. As a young, single professional living in the big city, Elaine wants the same thing every other young Christian woman wants: someone to share her life with and someone who shares her beliefs. You’d think that wouldn’t be too hard to find, right? Think again. As Elaine navigates her way through the dating world, she soon discovers that trying to find Mr. Right while staying on the right path is easier said than done. From Speedo-wearing religion hoppers to kleptomaniacs to wanna-be Christian rock stars with delusions of grandeur, Elaine soon realizes that dating in the Christian world is more complicated and far crazier than she ever imagined. Despite all of the disastrous dating mishaps, Elaine is still determined not to compromise her faith for love and prove that in order to find “The One,” you don’t have to lose yourself in the process. Originally touted as Sex and the City goes to church, IOWL has become much more than that one-liner implies. Given its strong Christian themes, humor, and music, which has become an integral and popular part of the series, IOWL is a hit among women and men alike among broad demographics. Episodes 1-8 is available on YouTube, Hulu, Facebook, and FunnyorDie.com Episodes 9 coming soon! Created & Written By: Elaine Alaniz Developed …
Where does dating belong in the church? Should Christians date? What does the Bible have to say?
Video Rating: 4 / 5
@heartgirl40 Courtship in the sense that we are spending time with another person of interest for the sake of getting to know them better. Getting to know someone does not involve kissing and PDA. The world wants friends with benefits, but Christians want friends with intent of marriage.
As a side note, courting should be done with caution as well. We are all humans and the ideas and? thoughts of lustful youth still exist. I’m sure you understand. =]
@heartgirl40 I feel the conflict in these discussion is a mere definition of dating. As once said, dating today is considered to be sinful and unholy. The way dating is today involves a lot of alone time, physical embrace, and so forth? depending on the “depth” one has had in terms of dating. In worldly view, those things are MUST. But as Christian, we are towards the idea of courtship.
all have sinned and greatly offended the holy God of the bible.? the just punishment is death then hell. thats how holy righteous and good God is. God is also love and deshires to give you mercy. 2000 years ago God became a man suffered and died on the cross paying for the law that you broke in His lifes blood. what you must do is repent turn from all sin and trust alone in Jesus Christ today for your salvation.
@heartgirl40 – Yes I agree that if dating is not followed in a manner that the world views it, then a relationship could remain pure. But this would mean behaving in a way that is holy. There would need to be Christian parents involved as well as elders of a church. To act? independently in any way of the relationship would be unwise and could result in a great deal of spiritual, mental, emotional, and physical damage
To determine this, I’m friends with them for? a good while first, so as to be able to more objectively assess their character. I also don’t think that dating relationships should be prolonged. Either you’re headed toward marriage, or you’re not. Alone time should also be extremely limited and dates should always occur in public or with friends, I think there are plenty of ways for two people, who are fully-committed to purity, to safeguard themselves within a romantic relationship
@identity313 I hear what you’re saying, but I don’t think it has to be. I think there is (or at least there? should be) a difference between dating “in the world” and dating that goes on between believers. I don’t think that dating and righteousness are mutually exclusive. Of course, I don’t that a dating relationship should be entered into lightly. As it is, I only date young men who I feel I could potentially marry.
@heartgirl40 – The practice of dating as we see it in today’s? culture is wicked and impure and should be avoided. I pray that you will carefully consider this and trust God to direct you to be a light in this dark world. I can recommend a few books, if you’d like, that teach what Christian young women, such as yourself, should learn in regards to dating and courtship. God Bless and thank you for watching the video!
@heartgirl40 – Purity is very important and I am glad you see it as such. However your view of being sexually active is the action itself. What did Jesus Christ say in Mark 7:14-23 and Matthew 5:28. The sin is not simply the action but even the thought of it. If your thoughts were impure during your relationship then you have sinned before God. This is why we hear Christ say, “cut off” and “pluck out” as? well as the Apostle Paul who says “flee youthful lusts” (2Tim. 2:22). Dating is dangerous!
I don’t think this is fair… I’m a Christian young woman who has dated and? am STILL waiting until marriage. Dating does NOT equal sexually active.