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“Putting the Breaks on Sexual Temptation with My Boyfriend”

July 14, 2015 by

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A guest post by Surrenderedgirl – I am excited to share what God is doing in her life. May her post bless your walk with Christ, as well: I met my boyfriend on a college church retreat at the beach. He was the first boyfriend I ever had, and he swept me off my feet. […]

The Best Summary of Biblical Manhood and Womanhood I Have Ever Seen!

March 7, 2015 by

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  Greg introduced me to the Council on Biblical Manhood and Womanhood. He heard about it through David Platt. How have I not seen their resources before? This is exactly what I believe that Scripture teaches and it is what I have been trying to communicate. I think that this council may have explained these […]

Pastors Are Human, Too

November 4, 2013 by

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Unfortunately, many of us know pastors who have succumbed to the temptation of an affair.  Often, a pastor’s/minister’s affair destroys his marriage, his family, his career, his ministry, his reputation, his power in the kingdom of God and even his church – not to mention the life of the other woman involved.  Many times – […]

I’ve Been Living with/Having Sex with My Boyfriend… How Do I Make Things Right with God?

October 26, 2013 by

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The guilt of sin can be soul-crushing and overwhelming. Sin always brings destruction and death.  Destruction of our relationship with God, destruction of our relationship with others, physical/emotional/spiritual death. It can cause HUGE anxiety, worry, dread and fear in our lives.  It can even make us physically sick. What if you are stuck in sin […]

Is it Wise to be “Close Friends” with Unbelieving Guys?

September 7, 2013 by

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After my post Time to Nip that Relationship ASAP – I heard from a reader – and I am really excited to share her comments.   I think her message is IMPORTANT!  And I will share my thoughts at the end: FROM A READER:   Might I add… because you know its wrong to date an […]

Such a Joyful Celebration!

August 7, 2013 by

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I have had the privilege recently of being able to help prepare a Christian, virgin bride for her honeymoon night. She contacted me with some questions and it was such an honor to be able to share the excitement, wonder and holiness of this time with her and to be able to offer her some […]

Loyalty – Part 2

June 24, 2013 by

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For Part 1, please click here. For Wikipedia’s definition of loyalty – please click here. What is loyalty in a Christian committed romantic relationship? First, I want to emphasize, that loyalty to any other human must always come BELOW our loyalty to Christ.  Our primary loyalty in this life is to Him.  If anything/anyone conflicts […]

Legalism

March 10, 2013 by

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Is it possible to take some of the advice I give and turn it into legalism? YES! I believe that as sinful humans, we are always prone to want lists and rules.  I think we can be tempted to think, if I do all of the things on this list or follow all of these […]

Who Is Really Being Affected?

December 20, 2012 by

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WOW!  God is working so much in Kayla’s life this week!  I LOVE IT!  Thanks, Kayla, for sharing this.  I think that MANY, MANY women will benefit from this post.  I can’t wait to see what God plans to do!  (You can find Kayla’s blog at www.lessonsofmercy.wordpress.com)  For those of you who are not married – […]

Is it Wise to be “Friends” with Unbelieving Guys?

December 3, 2012 by

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After my post Time to Nip that Relationship ASAP – I heard from a reader – and I am really excited to share her comments.   I think her message is IMPORTANT!  And I will share my thoughts at the end: FROM A READER:   Might I add… because you know its wrong to date an […]