You finally met someone you are interested in who shares your Christian beliefs and values and the two of you are going on a date.
While this is indeed something to look forward to and be excited about a little preparation can ensure you both stay out of the danger zone.
In this article I hope to share some fun and safe ideas for your dates that will help you get to know each other better in ways that last and keep you true to your values at the same time.
Whether it's your first date or your fortieth date you can use and reuse these ideas combining activities and adding your own personal flair to suit the particular occasion.
These simple ideas can also help you determine whether this person is that perfect Christian match or not.
For a first date it is often easier and less stressful to double or even triple date with Christian friends.
The added friendship and support takes the burden off of just one person to keep up the flow of conversation providing a fun and safe environment for new daters to open up and be themselves.
In addition it has the added benefit of letting you see how your date responds and interacts with your friends which can shed light on your future compatibility.
Another tried and true idea popular with Christians as well as the secular world is dinner and a movie.
Instead of having dinner for two though why not try one of the restaurants where there is seating for eight around a stir-fry grill.
It's great entertainment and adds spice to the usual dining experience.
After dinner when selecting a movie, try choosing a comedy or adventure film over romantic or very sad movies as these can often bring out strong emotions in your dating partner.
Volunteering together at a local nursing home, food bank, or animal shelter is another unique idea to try if you are further along in your dating relationship.
Not only are you helping others but you might find out some interesting traits about your significant other.
This and other public service dates are great ways to see if you and your date share the same views on service, compassion, giving and many other Godly traits.
A very popular and great idea for a pure and fun night is going to a Christian concert or festival.
Most of these events now host two or three Christian bands with praise and worship, games, and sometimes even food before and after the event.
You can even continue the fun after the date by singing along to the music on the way home that is if you buy a CD.
Many mega churches now host date nights or local bands as well if there are no concerts in your area.
Sports dates can also be lots of fun, good exercise, and with so many different activities to choose from this idea can be recycled for more than one outing.
Many singles enjoy miniature golf, bowling, batting cages, go-cart racing or horseback riding.
If you aren't the sporting type you could also try going to a sporting event instead of doing it such as a pro baseball, hockey or football game.
No pro sports where you live? You might try instead a minor league game or local high school game.
Top it off with a hotdog, hamburger or soft-drink and you are set for a night of good clean fun.