Christian Teens, Dating and Sex
September 16, 2006
Christian teens love dating and
Myspace, and they also have sex just as frequently as their non-Christian teen friends. Ouch! Like salmon swimming against the current, Christians teens who are serious about Jesus are also in battle for spiritual survival. The bottom line here: Christian Teens struggle just like adult single Christians.
Christian Teen Advice Lacking
One of my friends who ministers to Christian Teen girls and boys recently lamented: “Christian teens are confused. They get preached to endlessly about things like courtship and dating, and the dangers of having sex before marriage, but have little real leadership by example from those at home or in the church. No wonder a large number of Christian teens get discouraged, and leave the church when they go to college.” Hello!
If you are a Christian teen (or older Christian single) who feels like you really blew it with God, and don’t know where to turn, remember the Heavenly Father is always willing to accept you where you are (1 John 1:9). You can also go to Him 24/7. Really.
There are also many Christian teen ministers and other older singles who would be more than willing to talk to you about whatever ( and we mean whatever) you wish. Sometimes just talking about our problems can help us.
The following are some places Christian teens can go to find free, anonymous help:
Christian Teen Hotline: (1-800-394-HOPE) (USA)
Kids Free Help Line: 1-800-551-800 (Australia)
The Samaritans: 0845 7 909090 (United Kingdom)
www.SeekGod.org (links to international Christian teen resources)
If you are a Christian teen/Christian single girl or guy who doesn’t feel like speaking with someone, but would like to make a secret confession, or just write about how you feel, you can e-mail us on this site.
Bible Verse of the Day
For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.
Jeremiah 29:11
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Sex as Intimate Communication
August 28, 2006
The Bible talks about four basic purposes of sex: procreation, recreation, release and intimate communication. Does it get any better than this?
Regarding sex as intimate communication, our Bible verse of the day is found in Genesis 2:24: “Therefore shall a man leave his father and his mother, and shall cleave unto his wife: and they shall be one flesh.”
Most Bible expositors teach that the “one flesh” spoken of in our verse means the amazing blending of body, spirit, mind and soul–your entire being–with your husband or wife. Talk about intimate communication!
In essence, the Lord’s great plan for sex was intended for married couples as a means of totally revealing themselves to each other. Sex is intimate communication because it provides a way for of a couple to “know” each other in the full sense of the word. That’s why Christian singles who choose to have sex outside of a commitment in marriage may enjoy “great sex”, but cheat themselves out of all the rest as God intended.
Today, as you dwell on the topic of sex as communication, pray for your future husband or wife. You may not know who they are, but God does! Thank the Lord that you are a sexual being, and thank Him that He is preparing a mate that will one day become “one flesh” with you.
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