If aliens from outer space were to observe earth, they might get the impression that the world is obsessed with sex…and that Christians don’t even know it exists. Why is sex such a difficult topic for so many Christians to talk about? I think there are several reasons, some better than others, all understandable, but none good enough to remain silent. Let’s start with why we don’t want to talk...
Your Story and Your Sexual Integrity
Your life tells a story. And you are the main character. But what if you’re battling an ongoing porn addiction, unwanted same sex attraction or can’t stop hooking up? This is where an understanding of who you are meant to be and the story your life can tell is powerful. If Satan has taken over as the role of co-author, you are believing a false storyline. Don’t let his whispers sabotage the...
Sexual Integrity Is Sexed Integrity
When was the last time you thought of your biological sex—your manhood or womanhood—as a gift? When I was in college, in the throes of my habitual unwanted sexual behaviors, I remember hearing a pastor teach that integrity means acting like the same person wherever you are, whether at church on a Sunday morning, at work on Monday, or alone in front of your computer on a Saturday night. I get what...
When Do I Tell My Significant Other?
“I’ve been dating someone for a few months and really like them. When do I tell them about my sexual struggle?” When Do I Tell My Significant Other? We received an email from one of our podcast listeners asking when it’s the right time to tell someone you’re dating about your sexual struggles. This is such an important and good question. By way of illustration, if you were inviting someone you...
4 Reasons to Open Up About Your Sexual Past
Seen, Soothed, Safe and Secure -these are key elements for a healthy relationship and 4 Reasons to Open Up about your Sexual Past. But when it comes to your unwanted sexual behavior; it might feel like a secret you should just keep hidden. Is your relationship secure enough for you to tell your boyfriend or husband about your sexual history? Do you really want your girlfriend to know about...
What’s Your Vision of Sexuality?
We are adrift in a hazy darkness when it comes to human sexuality. Strange wisps of alluring smoke fills our nostrils and colors our eyes. Humanity is drunk with the wine of Babylon and the Spirit of God in the saints groans with longing. “You can’t really expect a single person to abstain from sex. It isn’t natural.” “I’m ashamed about what I’ve been doing, but I can’t imagine never doing...