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The Bare Facts: Why Are God And the Bible So Negative About Sex? | Articles

article | November 8, 2011

Yesterday we launched a series on the subject of sex. Our goal is to tackle your tough questions armed with God's Word! One question I've often wondered is, why is God so negative about sex? You wanna know the answer? He isn't! …

The Bare Facts: How Far Is Too Far? | Articles

article | November 16, 2011

Wow! Almost one hundred of you responded to our post last week where we asked for your questions about sex. (And five lucky readers won a free copy of The Bare Facts by Josh McDowell and yours truly). If you missed it, …

The Bare Facts: Is It Too Late For Me? | Articles

article | November 28, 2011

In a series of recent posts, we've been answering your questions about sex, love, and intimacy. This week, I want to write about an important question that may not apply to all of you, but that doesn't mean it's not important. Listen …

Best Of: What If I've Blown It? | Articles

article | January 21, 2013

In response to our posts on love and romance, many of you have written to us to tell us that you've messed up in the area of purity. When it comes to being physically and emotionally pure, clearly many of you feel …

Why Rules Aren’t Enough to Keep You Pure | Articles

article | October 20, 2016

Recently I heard from a girl who was struggling to remain pure. She had just started dating a guy long distance. After her first weekend visit, she wrote: The physical temptation is so real. Even the smallest thing will set off a …

Your Go-To Guide in the Fight for Purity | Articles

article | December 15, 2014

I recently received an email from a girl asking me to send her Bible verses on the topic of purity. She said she vaguely knew that the Bible promoted purity and holiness, but she wasn't exactly sure where to find the passages. …

Finding Freedom and Forgiveness from Sexual Sin | Articles

article | May 10, 2019

A few weeks ago, my husband and I had the opportunity to teach at our church’s high school retreat. It was a fruitful (and . . . um . . . sanctifying) experience. After weeks of preparing for, praying over, and pouring …

We All Wrestle with Sexual Sin and Brokenness | Articles

article | May 6, 2019

I still remember the struggle. I was single, in my early twenties, and fully aware of my sexual longings and desires. Waiting to experience sexual pleasure until marriage felt like an impossible task to me. I knew God was calling me to …

You Were Created for True Intimacy | Articles

article | May 15, 2019

My wedding day was less than three weeks away. I could hardly wait to finally marry the man I had already pledged my life and love to. My longings for marriage, intimacy, and a lifelong companion would finally be realized. As the …

Does He Know God's Word? | Articles

article | May 29, 2013

In the darkness of night, a twenty-something woman steps out of her plush towel sheet and dips her toe into a descending stairway leading to a secluded, spa-like pool. It is the night before her wedding, and she is bathing in a …