Accountability is faithful friendship, doing life side by side with a comrade, a friend or a co-worker. But we must be intentional about engaging others on this quest for a life of purity.
Biblical Sexuality
One compelling reason to have sexual self-control before and after your wedding is that you’re more likely to have a healthy sex life in marriage.
The “transgender umbrella” encompasses an ever-growing, ever-changing list of “gender identities” and “gender expressions.” Any “gender identity” may use public accommodations and threaten the safety and privacy of children, women and men.
A secure and functional culture requires the establishment of stable marriages and the nurturing of families. Without healthy marriages and family life as a foundation, no community can long survive.
Transgenderism is tough enough for adults to understand. So when our children encounter these gender-confusing messages, what do we say?
Affirm each child as a gift from God and model appropriate touch, even as you let kids know that the areas of their body covered by a bathing suit should be treated with special care.
In the past few years, the push toward transgender acceptance has accelerated, and is being mainlined into every area of our lives.
What is “transgenderism” and how should Christians approach this cultural issue? Our Thriving Values™ resources will help you understand and respond with grace and truth to one of the most confusing cultural issues we now face.
The Bible teaches God’s plan for marriage and sexuality, prohibiting homosexuality. We stand for truth and reach out in love to LGBT-identified people.
As parents of teen daughters, we need to learn to affirm her value without diminishing others.
Just as God drew a boundary to protect Adam and Eve, setting clear boundaries in marriage safeguards us from temptation and cultivates deeper intimacy.
Dr. Bill Maier addresses the issue of premarital sex.
God has a beautiful plan for every married couple, even those of us who have suffered losses.
The first time I read the Song of Songs in the Bible I thought, No. Way.
The union between a husband and wife is ultimately beautiful because it too stands as a picture of the union between Christ and the church.
Bonsai keepers remove everything but what is essential to the plant. We cultivate holiness in a similar fashion.
Christians have a far more beautiful story to tell about the glorious nature of human sexuality than most imagine.
As your young children grow up, they will face a variety of situations involving their body parts, sexual development, and issues around sexuality. Talking with your children about these topics might feel awkward, and that’s okay. But taking initiative regarding sexual development when your kids are at a young age will benefit your relationship later …
Understanding teenagers can be difficult. However, it’s vitally important to cultivate a strong relationship with your teen so you can discuss important topics such sexual development. God designed your teenager with a specific purpose. Help support and encourage them as they discover that purpose and its connection with their sexual development.
Even if you’ve followed every rule or principle regarding your child’s sexual development to this point, there are upcoming changes that require your renewed attention and investment in your preteen’s life. God designed your preteen with a specific purpose. Help support and encourage them as they discover that purpose and its connection with their sexual …