How should we think about sex and relationships? About our bodies and our sexual desires? Are these related at all to our spiritual lives, to our relationship with God? What is the meaning and purpose of sex in God’s eyes? … Continue reading
sex in the Bible
Marriage as an Article of Exchange, Marriage without a Certificate, Sexual License… and a Liberating Biblical Perspective
by Nicola Vollkommer As a teenager in a girls’ boarding school, in every free moment I played the hits of the famous Swedish pop group ABBA. In the few precious hours on the weekend in which we were permitted to … Continue reading
What is sex for? God’s Plan A (cont’d.)
The Bible also tells us that: 4. Sex is an expression of love. Sexual intercourse can be the most intimate, physical, and expressive way of saying “I love you.” The Song of Songs describes passionate love and the expression of … Continue reading
What is sex for? God’s Plan A
Plan B (the “morning after” pill) ends a life that is an unintended and unwanted result of a sexual encounter. God’s Plan A for sex is found in the Bible. This is the basis of healthy sex education for teens … Continue reading
Teen Sex Talk Part V: Healthy Sex Education
What is a healthy view of sexuality, “right” thinking about sex? The Bible has much to say, from beginning to end. Moses wrote about sex. So did King Solomon. Jesus talked about it. The Apostle Paul wrote about sex in … Continue reading
Choices III — Making good ones
What do your teens value? val-ue VERB 2. consider (someone or something) to be important or beneficial Oxford Dictionary What is really important to your teens? What do they desire more than anything? The answer to these questions will determine what … Continue reading