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Friday, August 8, 2008

Christians Like Weddings

I'm at one. My little brother Bennett is getting married today (Friday) in Florida.

Enjoy a breather from the Stuff Christians Like silliness. Or go old school and read one of the 371 posts you haven't checked out before.

New stuff will be back on Saturday.

Jon
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44 comments:

  1. AnonymousAugust 8, 2008 at 5:02 AM

    080808 nice!

    All the best to your brother and your family on the new addition.

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  2. -August 8, 2008 at 5:10 AM

    I don't know how many times this has been suggested, and I don't have the patience to double check the archives, but have we covered the topic of [Bridal] Bible Colleges?

    Such a good SCL topic...

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  3. AnonymousAugust 8, 2008 at 5:41 AM

    i second the Bridal College idea.
    so many people are enrolled in the Ring By Spring program it's ridiculous

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  4. perkyguyAugust 8, 2008 at 5:53 AM

    Isn't Bridal Bible College where girls go to get their MRS degree?

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  5. AnonymousAugust 8, 2008 at 5:56 AM

    I hope you got him a leg drop of sarcasm as a gift. If not, send him one from all of us. Oh and a side hug for the bride.

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  6. Perky Gramma TeachesAugust 8, 2008 at 6:16 AM

    I thnk we all should also just keep chatting while Jon is away...

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  7. daphneAugust 8, 2008 at 6:59 AM

    Can we talk about why I hate weddings? I have since I was a little girl. I got married at a local justice of the peace just down the road in a purple dress. What is wrong with me? I really never wanted one and still dont. I am laying on my couch. GO!

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  8. BillReadAugust 8, 2008 at 7:04 AM

    "I'm at one." Hmmm... My immediate thought was that you were counting your own marriages, looking ahead for number two.

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  9. Mella DPAugust 8, 2008 at 7:16 AM

    Congrats to the family!

    My thought on seeing the title was, "Christians like weddings because weddings get rid of single people, and Christians hate single people." I think you should write a post on that phenomenon - though it may not go over that well, since only Christian single people seem to be aware of it.

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  10. DTDorrinAugust 8, 2008 at 7:23 AM

    RE: mella dp
    I just read your comment to my co-worker and we had a good laugh about it...because it's true. One of the proofs is that there's always single vs couples pricing on events. So couples pay less per person than a single person. What? Just because we're single they think we're loaded? :) Good times.

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  11. Lakeview Christian ChurchAugust 8, 2008 at 7:32 AM

    nothing to do with any thing, but Shaun Groves made a great post about SCL on his blog Shlog today...you should read.

    http://www.shaungroves.com/shlog/comments/to_jon_from_the_dude_with_the_guitar/

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  12. Mella DPAugust 8, 2008 at 7:37 AM

    @randomdtd - I'd almost love it if my church had a double standard like that, because that would mean they were acknowledging the existence of unmarried people over the age of 18. I'd love it if just once someone would ask me my name before telling me that I ought to get married...

    But I guess that's what I deserve for not getting my MRS at Bridal College.

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  13. AnonymousAugust 8, 2008 at 8:52 AM

    August 8, 2008. Good day. Be blessed and congratulations!!!

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  14. AnonymousAugust 8, 2008 at 8:55 AM

    Hahaha that Shaun Groves blog is great.

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  15. AnonymousAugust 8, 2008 at 9:33 AM

    one of my good friends from high school is getting married today! yeah for 8 8 08 weddings!

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  16. AnonymousAugust 8, 2008 at 9:50 AM

    congrats to your brother and family! hope you guys have a blessed fun time.

    and you should do a post on which passage was read during the wedding or preached on by the pastor, what the "special song" was, and what song(s) the bridal party walked in on during the reception. i always found those interesting :)

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  17. AnonymousAugust 8, 2008 at 9:56 AM

    Omg Mella dp,

    I thought I was the only one who thought that christians hate single people .Why is that?
    and all the unwanted advice
    "Enjoy your singleness"
    and the all time favorite
    "Wait in the Lord"
    Ok , married people we get it, thank you.
    I cant't wait to hear what Jon has to say on this topic.

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  18. StaceyAugust 8, 2008 at 12:46 PM

    Thanks, Josh Robinson for that link to the Shaun Groves blog! That was great. Makes me even more happy I married a guitar guy. :)

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  19. StaceyAugust 8, 2008 at 12:55 PM

    Maybe it's tacky to leave a link to my blog here. I wouldn't normally do it. Generally my blog is about infertility, but I wrote a post to single people recently that was genuinely from my heart. I'm a Christian who loves single people!
    Check it out if you want:
    http://staceysthoughtsoninfertility.blogspot.com/2008/06/single-this-ones-for-you.html

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  20. AnonymousAugust 8, 2008 at 1:19 PM

    I agree - if there has not been a blog about Bridal Colleges then there should be.

    I went to Word of Life ("to find a wife) Bible Institute or "Word of Life Bridal Institute."

    I wonder if there are schools like this for Mormons or Muslims.

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  21. AnonymousAugust 8, 2008 at 1:54 PM

    so which of you guys went to a bridal college? I did. Complete with gazebos that people always got proposed in. And sometimes married in.

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  22. AnonymousAugust 8, 2008 at 2:07 PM

    Haha I know this has nothing to do with anything but Jon you should do a post on The __ Different Types of SCL Commenters. That would be funny..

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  23. ChristiAugust 8, 2008 at 2:36 PM

    I am going to a wedding for one of my best friends tomorrow and *gasp* there will be dancing at the reception. Those heathens! I guess their Southern Baptist uprising has meant nothing to them. Seriously I'm scared about the dancing God might strike us down with lightning.


    As for Christian's hating single people, it is most definitely true. My life is proof.

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  24. HowieAugust 8, 2008 at 2:46 PM

    Christi-
    I think you mean upbringing, but there might be a Southern Baptist uprising at any mention of dancing in a church. :)

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  25. RachelAugust 8, 2008 at 3:45 PM

    Hilarious, Mella db! I second the motion to write what christians like - eharmony; the cliches they bestow upon singles, etc.

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  26. AndiAugust 8, 2008 at 3:52 PM

    Mella - I don't know if Christians hate single people, but it can certainly be awkward and difficult being a Christian single. I feel your pain! By the way, I can vouch for Stacey's love for us singles and highly recommend her blog!

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  27. AbbyAugust 8, 2008 at 3:52 PM

    Mella db:

    Props to you.

    BTW (totally off subject), I've got one that Christian teens like- the Lifehouse Everything Skit. If you haven't seen it, you need to watch it.
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cyheJ480LYA

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  28. Curtis HoneycuttAugust 8, 2008 at 6:02 PM

    "Ring by Spring"

    "Senior Scramble"

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  29. Allison LeighAugust 8, 2008 at 7:55 PM

    What do those of us do who have actually read every word? Cry? Ok.

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  30. ChristiAugust 8, 2008 at 10:40 PM

    Howie, you are totally right I did mean upbringing but my fear caused my words to get all confused

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  31. RobAugust 9, 2008 at 12:56 AM

    Hope you enjoy the usual excerpt from Corinthians.

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  32. EdAugust 9, 2008 at 5:34 AM

    I'll bet this has never happened to any of you at a wedding.

    http://www.desiringgod.org/Blog/1295_Responding_to_the_Poet/

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  33. AnonymousAugust 9, 2008 at 5:38 AM

    What about how christians like to debate over using different versions of the Bible? And having the newest, best, "most accurate" one?
    I had another one but I can't remember it now....

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  34. Mella DPAugust 9, 2008 at 8:19 AM

    @ Stacey - great link, not tacky. And, speaking from the other side of the analogy, I think you're right on.

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  35. StaceyAugust 9, 2008 at 9:13 AM

    Thanks Mella DP (and Andrea)

    :)

    (Side hug)

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  36. AnonymousAugust 9, 2008 at 9:21 AM

    I see your "Christians hate single people," and I raise you one, "Christians especially hate married people who haven't had kids yet after 10 years."

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  37. Justin MetcalfeAugust 9, 2008 at 12:02 PM

    here is an idea: feeling guilty about watching the olympics when you know God would want you to boycott them.

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  38. christianneAugust 9, 2008 at 1:14 PM

    I'm confused. Why would God want us to boycott the Olympics?

    Jon, you're in Florida right now?! That's where I am!!

    Going on the marriage / single / family / kids theme, here are two more future SCL post suggestions:

    * Not knowing what to do with people who are or have been divorced

    * Not knowing what to do with people who are choosing not to have kids

    PS: Rachel, I believe Jon did write a post about eHarmony-type services. It's hilarious. Hold on a sec while I go find it so you can read it . . .

    #145: Weird Christian Dating Sites

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  39. AnonymousAugust 9, 2008 at 1:18 PM

    Hey, I have an idea.I vote for a "Stacey From Louisville" guest blog. And mella dp, and Dorothy, Vicar of Vibe.
    Or maaaaaaaaaaaaaybeeeeeeee give them a TV show!!!
    They could be "Jonny's Angels" and pose in shadows, swish their awesome hair and point their guns and stuff. Their moves would involve wit, wisdom and leg dropping all the freaks who think the King James is relevant beyond the occasional funeral for old people. (That's pretty much all people over my current age.)
    And they'd be the hot bride's maids in unwrinkled linen frocks at the cool wedding where the groom's men wore screen print t's and hip jeans.
    Oh, and The Rock loves to sing Elvis tunes to them.

    Anyone else want Jon back?

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  40. AnonymousAugust 9, 2008 at 4:21 PM

    jennym,

    are you really just "stacey from louiville" posting under another name? :)

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  41. spaceyAugust 9, 2008 at 5:34 PM

    so I"m a little bit happier because Jon's in my state.............is that weird?

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  42. AbbyAugust 9, 2008 at 6:37 PM

    jennym,

    to answer your question:


    YES!

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  43. ChristiAugust 10, 2008 at 10:36 PM

    So I am in college and back when I was looking at colleges I looked at a Bible College that didn't allow dating. They tried to say it was to help you not have distractions from God as you were studying but I know it was really to try and not let the college become a Bridal College

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  44. stephyAugust 13, 2008 at 2:49 PM

    I just posted about Christian weddings...specifically Christians who wait to kiss until their wedding. Yeah.

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