Is there any way I can overcome my life-long struggle with same-sex attraction? I’ve tried to resist, but it seems inevitable that I will eventually act on these feelings. What should I do?
Sexuality Q&As
If God is opposed to homosexuality, why did He invent it in the first place? I’m deeply confused about this. If everything God makes is good, then homosexuality must be good too. What’s your response to that?
Do you have any help for ministerial professionals who are addicted to porn?
Should I attend the same-sex wedding of a family member? This is a dilemma I never dreamed I’d face, and I’m agonizing over the decision. I don’t want to destroy a relationship or forfeit my opportunity to have a continuing positive influence in this person’s life. At the same time, I can’t help feeling that …
Exactly how do people become gay? If homosexuality is wrong, why does it exist as part of God’s creation? What’s your perspective on a child who expresses clear homosexual tendencies before he or she is even old enough to know what sex is all about? And while I’m on the subject, why does your ministry …
How can I help my son get ready for the physical, emotional and psychological changes that adolescence brings?
How do we cope with the emotional impact of our son’s recent revelation that he considers himself gay? This whole thing has thrown me into an emotional tailspin; I find myself weeping, praying, raging, and blaming myself by turns. I can honestly say that I’ve never felt so bewildered and confused. We love our son, …
Do you have any advice for a parent of a pre-teen who’s trying to gear up for “the talk” about sexuality and “the facts of life?” It’s time we got around to discussing puberty and sex, but I’m worried the conversation will be awkward. Can you help me?
How can I reduce the risk that my teen will become sexually active? I’m aware that sexual encounters among high school students are more common today than at any time in the past, and I’m anxious to help my son avoid serious mistakes in this area. What can I do to raise up a “hedge …
How can I help my daughter get ready for the physical, emotional and psychological changes that adolescence brings?
How can we help our adolescent avoid the pitfalls of alcohol and drug and premarital sexual activity? What’s the best way to make him aware of the risks?
Is sexual self-stimulation a sin, or just a harmless and natural way to release sexual energy? What can a person do to break the habit of masturbation if they feel guilty about it?
How should we deal with a teenager who has been viewing sexually explicit material?
When a couple has consensual sex, doesn’t that mean they’re essentially married in God’s eyes?
Is it OK to use pornography in marriage?
Is it OK for a man to use sexually suggestive photos of his wife on personal devices as substitutes for illicit porn material?
How do I overcome an ongoing struggle with sexual self-gratification? I can’t seem to resist the temptation to masturbate, but then I feel so guilty.
As a Christian, how should I relate to a gay-identified friend or family member? I have several relationships that involve this dynamic, including both non-Christians and those who claim to be followers of Christ. Any suggestions?
What should we say to our college-age son who claims to be a “gay Christian?” He believes God has told him that there’s nothing wrong with homosexuality and that interpretations of the Bible to the contrary are in error. Worst of all, he’s been sharing these ideas with his brother (who, by the way, is …
How do we break the news to our friends and extended family that our oldest son now self-identifies as a homosexual? My husband and I are still reeling from this revelation. Our younger kids are aware that something is going on, but they don’t yet know all the details. As for our relatives and the …