The Economics of Sex

In the most sexualized culture to date, outside (and even inside) the church community, it’s almost scandalous to suggest that you’re saving yourself until marriage. People privy to this information open their eyes to your sentiments as if you’ve just popped…

What is Your Time?

Do you know how important timing is in God’s plan? All throughout the Bible we see examples of God’s instructions being specific in action and timing. Our lives are designed in the same way and part of succeeding is knowing…

A Life Sentence

Have you ever noticed that wedding bands look a lot like tiny handcuffs? I’m being funny. But, you have to admit, it’s an accurate description of the covenant they represent. Not the prison part…the never-leaving, never-forsaking, “death-do-us-part” part. Unfortunately, many…

I’m A Christian With A Sex Drive

With God and A Sex Drive I’m a Christian with a sex drive. Growing up, I believed the highest form of piety was giving up your sex drive… Completely! To never look at anyone of the opposite, or the Lord…

The Bag

Pressure and Protection   I sat in my buddy’s living room watching FUSE. At this point, I was a still a virgin but I had become very aware of the opposite sex. My buddy, Tim, went into his older brother’s room to…

One Day at a Time

I never learned about love and intimacy and being romantic, nor to love my wife as Christ loved the church. If my parents taught me about that kind of love, I missed it. I heard about love and intimacy and…

19 Lies Churched Kids Believe About Dating

LIES vs TRUTH There are mindsets that many people in the church are walking around with that labels dating as “unhealthy”. We want to expose the common lies that come out of this mindset, and replace it with truth and scripture.…

When Distraction is a Good Thing

Ok. Here’s the truth. I don’t like going to the gym. I don’t like running. I don’t like exercise. But I have a high value for staying fit. Weird. Let me explain. I’ve always been athletic. All through my school…

Passivity, Lust and Why I Like Country Music (Part 1)

Many single women ask these questions: What’s wrong with me? Why won’t anyone pursue me? Once upon a time, I asked the same questions. Though I’m now happily married, I endured (what felt like) a lengthy single season; I was…