The woman said to him, "Sir, give me this water, so that I will not be thirsty or have to come here to draw water." Jesus said to her, "Go, call your husband, and come here." The woman answered him, "I have no husband." Jesus said to her, "You are right in saying, 'I have … Continue reading Being a Friend
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The American Teenager and Sexuality.
When Junior was in kindergarten he had his first girlfriend. His parents thought it was so cute. When Junior was in 6th grade he went to his first school dance with a girl. Mom and Dad were giddy. They spent too much money on a new suit (rented tux), took too many pictures, and proudly … Continue reading The American Teenager and Sexuality.
On the Radio
This week a radio station in our area played a call from listener. This female listener was complaining about her parents. Here is a transcript of the complaint: "I'm 30, and I'm bringing my boyfriend home to meet my parents for the first time in a few weeks. My parents are weird about stuff like … Continue reading On the Radio
Right Reasons
Last Thursday I wrote about the Wrong Reasons to Marry. Someone sent a message asking if I would write about reasons why to marry, and of course I said I would. Honestly, that was my plan all along. What are good, wholesome, right reasons to choose to marry? This post is not about finding the … Continue reading Right Reasons
Five Dangers Teens and College Students Need to be Aware of
This is for pre-teens, teens, college students, young adults, and anyone else this might apply to: Five Dangers of Premarital Sex. Counterfeit love - it will not last. We will not grow together intellectually, emotionally, or spiritually Emotional Consequences. Studies are showing many emotional problems of young adults and adolescence. Physical Consequences. Five in curable … Continue reading Five Dangers Teens and College Students Need to be Aware of
You are Not Your Own
Billy Joel sang, “I don’t care what you say anymore this is my life, Go ahead with your own life, leave me alone.” Western society screams, “It is my body, I can do with it what I want!” We then begin to sacrifice our bodies to the gods of: Pre-marital sexual relations, Extra-marital sexual relations, … Continue reading You are Not Your Own
How to Stay Pure
Yesterday we looked at the dangers of sexual intimacy before (and outside of) marriage? As promised, today I want to share some advice on how you can stay pure. There are three simple parts to this advice. 1. Protect your mind. Both the eye gate and the ear gate are important. Treat pornography and explicit … Continue reading How to Stay Pure
Dangers of Pre-Marital Sexual Intimacy
Tuesday I attended a lecture on "Marriage is Honorable" given by Ed Smith of Amridge University. In discussing the honor and place of marriage and sexual intimacy in marriage he gave a brief outline of five dangers of such intimacy outside of marriage. Here is his outline: Premarital sexual intimacy is COUNTERFEIT LOVE. It will … Continue reading Dangers of Pre-Marital Sexual Intimacy
The Bachelor
First, I am not a fan of The Bachelor or The Bachelorette. This morning the local DJ's on the radio were discussing Monday's episode. From what a gathered from their discussion, this was an episode where all the women who were sent home came back to talk about some events on the show. Apparently, there … Continue reading The Bachelor
Driving Thought 