The irreversible damage Trying to “transition” from female to male involves — at every stage — a massive invasion of the body, trying to make it what it is not and cannot be. A teen girl lacks the maturity and … Continue reading
discipling teens
Marriage — Links to Barbara’s posts
God’s intention for marriage is that a man and a woman commit themselves totally to each other for life. They become “one flesh,” as the Bible puts it. The exclusivity of their relationship is God’s powerful image for his faithfulness … Continue reading
Pornography — Links to Barbara’s posts
Romantic and sexual longings are normal. Our heart was designed for romance, and our body was designed to physically respond. The longings are legitimate, but there is a right way and a wrong way to satisfy those longings, a way … Continue reading
Dating — Links to Barbara’s posts
As parents, what do you think about your teens dating? What role should you play in determining if…at what age…with whom…? What activities and venues do you consider appropriate? In what ways, do you think, should the dating patterns of … Continue reading
Male-female relationships — Links to Barbara’s posts
What kind of relationship do the young men and young women in your life have with each other? Do they think about their relationships in the light of God’s Word? How should they think about the opposite sex? What characteristics … Continue reading
Social media –Links to Barbara’s posts
What do teens need to know about social media for their own well-being, for building and maintaining healthy relationships, and for using this form of communication in ways that honors God? How can you help them to avoid the inherent … Continue reading