brother Greg (site moderator) And Brandy Vaughan Officially Courting!!

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sermonindex Aug 28, 2011

Brothers and Sisters,

I am very excited to share that for the last 4 months the Lord has brought a wonderful sister of the Lord into my life. We have had email communication and encouragements back in forth in the things of God. Right from the beginning the Lord made it very clear that this was something He was doing and was a special gift from above. We both have been very careful to ensure the Lord's will in these matters and every doubt or feeling was blown away by the Lords grace and providence. By God's grace yesterday and today I was able to get the blessing of all the Fathers in this matter for us to court towards marriage.

I am excited at what the next days and months will bring. We both ask that you be in prayer for us as we continue to get to know each other and share our feelings and the burdens of our heart. We ask you pray protection from any interference of the enemy in our relationship. And that the Lord would abundantly bless these days with joy, peace and self-control in the Holy Spirit. We are excited to be proceeding carefully in a courtship model and not in a worldly dating way. This is the Lord's doing and for His honour and glory.

"Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights." - James 1:17

"For the sake of your word and according to your will, you have done this great thing and made it known to your servant. "How great you are, Sovereign LORD! There is no one like you, and there is no God but you, as we have heard with our own ears." - 2 Samuel 7: 21-22 (NIV)

"Oh, the depth of the riches of the wisdom and[a] knowledge of God! How unsearchable his judgments, and his paths beyond tracing out!" - Romans 11:33

May Jesus Christ be praised and honoured above all. All glory to the Lamb of God as we follow Him together.

Thank you saints!

Here is a picture of both of us, better ones to come I am sure:
https://www.sermonindex.net/revival/gregandbrandy2.jpg

And here is links to both of our twitter accounts please feel free to write notes to either of us and to pray:

http://twitter.com/#!/gregjgordon
http://twitter.com/#!/followTheLamb

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Compton Aug 28, 2011

Congratulations Greg and Brandy:)

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MrBillPro Aug 28, 2011

Congratulations! Brother Greg and Ms. Brandy, that's a great picture. Greg, I have a lifelong friend that we were neighbors as kids, his name is Sonny, I am not kidding yaw could be brothers you look so much alike. God Bless!

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sermonindex Aug 28, 2011

And now begins the true path of sanctification :) Congratualtion bro and say Hi to Brandy from the Scotsman........brother Frank

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davidt Aug 28, 2011

God is good. His timing with wisdom. His leadership perfect. His actions with only the purest intentions of a mothers affection. His love never failing! May you bless others with the blessing you've received.

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hulsey Aug 28, 2011

Congratulations brother! You two will be in my prayers.

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Mangan Aug 28, 2011

Congratulations to both of you! May God richly bless you!

Sincerely Magnus from Sweden

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Joyful_Heart Aug 28, 2011

Praise God Brother Greg and Brandy! This brought such joy to my heart. Prayers have gone up for a while now and God has heard them and is bringing them to pass. I pray a hedge of protection around you both as the Lord brings unity of vision and of one mind together. Such a blessing in a day like ours to have such godly people follow His ways. You will surely be blessed.

His and my love to you both. I put your lovely photo as my desktop so I can pray for you both daily.

Isa 55:12 "For you shall go out in joy and be led forth in peace; the mountains and the hills before you shall break forth into singing, and all the trees of the field shall clap their hands.

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DHuff Aug 28, 2011

Congratulations and God's best to you both! It has been such a joy for me to get to know you both over these last weeks; the heart you both have for the Lord is so evident, and I know He will guide and bless you every step of the way.

Will be praying for you, and looking forward to watching the Father's wonderful plan for your lives unfold.

"As for God, His way is perfect" (Psalm 18:30)

God bless you,
David

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HeartSong Aug 28, 2011

Brandy looks very sweet, and you look very happy!

Oh praise the LORD! May He bless you both - exceedingly, and abundantly - together in HIM!

*singing* :)

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ccchhhrrriiisss Aug 28, 2011

Congratulations Greg!

My wife and I will remember both of you (together) in our prayers!

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mama27 Aug 28, 2011

Praise the LORD!!!!!! I had been praying :) God protect and bless you both!!

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Lizi Aug 29, 2011

So excited for you. I can't stop smiling. The photo is beautiful. God bless you both :)

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sermonindex Aug 29, 2011

Bless you all me and Brandy are very touched and blessed by your thoughts and prayers for us as we continue to grow to know each other in Courtship.

Thank you for your continued prayers, they mean much to both of us!

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ginnyrose Aug 29, 2011

God bless you Greg...wishing God's richest blessing on you and Brandy as you seek God's will in your lives.

I must say that from the picture Brandy look like a sweet girl! :-)

ginnyrose

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browny Aug 29, 2011

Dear Greg and Brandy it feels like my heart is "jumping of joy for you" :-) Was praying and will continue to do so.
Shalom to you dear brother and sister, shalom.
browny

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davym Aug 29, 2011

Great news brother. God bless you both.
:-)

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mguldner Aug 29, 2011

Congrats! and thank you for setting a Godly example of younger brothers and sisters to follow :)

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sermonindex Aug 29, 2011

amen! God's perfect timing

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sermonindex Aug 29, 2011

So few "Do It Right", by following the Biblical model of betrothal, Greg, and it is a blessing to me that you have chosen this.

In our hedonistic culture today, it will be a mighty witness. Counsel: Be transparent, and take all of the heat on yourself alone when you work things out. You cannot love without dying to yourself, as she cannot submit.

Respect for one another, is as important as love.

Congratulations.

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genevason Aug 29, 2011

Congratulations Greg! God bless both of you on this journey :)

Genieve

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narrowpath Aug 29, 2011

Marriage means death to self - are you really up for this?

Praise God!

Proverbs 18:22
Whoso findeth a wife findeth a good thing, and obtaineth favour of the LORD.

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Renoncer Aug 29, 2011

Greg,
I am so happy to see someone doing it the Biblical way.

Praise the Lord!

I would imagine that Brandy understands how she will have to deny herself in order to submit to your leadership and the example you have set before us. That means she must be adorned with the imperishable beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which in God's sight is very precious. I thank God for giving you such a precious bride. May this be a true picture of the beautiful bride of Christ, adorned with fine linen, clean and white, for her husband whose blood-dipped robe bears the mark of his sacrificial love.

Rejoicing in Christ Jesus,
Renoncer

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ccchhhrrriiisss Aug 29, 2011

I enjoyed my courtship with my wife, Greg. In a way, it continues today (although, of course, without all of the safeguards)!

Funny story...

My wife's parents do not speak English. So, I wrote out the words to ask her father in person if I could begin courting her. We were both in college, and I was extremely nervous. So, I memorized those words in order to ask his permission.

When I arrived to her home, I asked if I could speak with her father and her brothers.

We went outside and I said (in so many words) how I felt directed by the Lord toward his daughter...and how I felt about her...and if I could be permitted to court her...that I had already obtained my parents' permission...and how his permission meant so much to me. I was so nervous (and my Spanish wasn't quite as good back then) that I probably couldn't have repeated those words twice.

Unfortunately, I wasn't yet aware that her father needed a hearing aid.

So, as soon as I finished (nearly in tears), he looked to his sons and asked in Spanish, "What is he asking?"

One of them explained to him in precisely seven words that I wanted to court his daughter. He smiled and gave his blessing.

:-P

Again, our prayers are with you and Brandy. As always, we will continue to pray for SermonIndex and the ministry that the Lord has for you as well.

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savedtoserve Aug 29, 2011

Congratulations, Bro. Gordon and Brandy!! May the blessing of the Lord be with you both!

Chris, your story really is funny. :P Forgive me for having laughed... :P What counts is that you got her!! :) God bless!

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Elibeth Aug 30, 2011

Greg and Brandy,
This is Beautiful !
How refreshing to hear of courtship in such a way.

I know of another family that does it this way,and the children except it beautifully.
The ways of the world are not His ways.

The Lord led and guide you And His work in your lives will
be enriched ...always.

Bless you,

Elizabeth

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sermonindex Aug 30, 2011

Me and Brandy have read through all these responses, sometimes laughing and other times very sobered. What a blessing all your thoughts and prayers are. We are very thankful!

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Onesimus Aug 30, 2011

Dear Br.Greg, Congratulations!! Very glad to hear about this. May the Lord bless you both and make you a blessing to many. May He help you both to setup a godly family on this earth, a foretaste of Heaven on Earth.

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sermonindex Aug 30, 2011

Thank you dear brother. We truly are desiring the Lord to allow us to be a godly couple that will serve Him in all things and be an example of His grace to all. May Jesus Christ be exalted in everything in this relationship.

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davidtowers Aug 30, 2011

Wonderful news - congratulations Greg and Brandy! God bless.

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Creation7 Aug 30, 2011

Congratulations! May the Lord bless both of you as you follow Him.

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mela07 Aug 30, 2011

congradulations:) God Bless.

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Rinbarajan Aug 30, 2011

Congratulaions Brother. I have been blessed by God thru Sermon Index.

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jeremy25 Aug 30, 2011

Congratulations! Wishing both of you God's richest blessing and guidance!

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AbideinHim Aug 31, 2011

Congratulations Greg! I remember some time back that you requested prayer for the Lord to move in this area, and He has so graciously done so.

Mike

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sermonindex Sep 1, 2011

Bless you all and thank you all for your prayers. Brandy and myself are humbled by all the responses and the commitments to pray for us. We desire to be a godly example to everyone. We believe firmly that Jesus Christ IS the center of our relationship. May God get all the glory.

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crossreach Sep 1, 2011

That is so sweet. You too look great together. We are so happy for you both.

Dave & Dani Kinsella

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sermonindex Sep 1, 2011

Bless you dear brother. Thank you for that note.

For those that have not seen here is a picture of both of us. We covet your prayers: https://www.sermonindex.net/revival/gregandbrandy2.jpg

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TaylorOtwell Sep 1, 2011

Congratulations, Greg!

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Matthew2323 Sep 2, 2011

I echo appolus' comment: welcome to the true path of sanctification.

Blessings to the both of you. What an amazing journey you are about to embark upon.

If you don't mind sharing, how did you two meet?

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sermonindex Sep 3, 2011

Me and Brandy are very humbled by all your continued prayers for our paths to be 100% guided by the Lord during this time. For purity, unity, and agreement. The Lord is doing a marvelous thing and it is all by His grace.

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sermonindex Sep 20, 2011

Greg Gordon proposed to Brandy Leigh (Sun, Sept 18th) and she said "yes"!! :) Our marriage date is God willing Oct 23rd. For more updates visit www.gregandbrandy.com Thank you all for your prayers and support.