Category: Connection

16.May.2013 |

Marriage and Sexuality

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God is the Creator of mankind and made the man and woman to be united in marriage. Some in church history believe that before the Fall, there was no sexual intercourse, but this is untrue.

Regarding Adam and Eve, when they consummated their covenant, God was not horrified, because He created our bodies for sex.

The words that a man is to “be united to his wife” in Matthew 19:5 are significant in their context in the teachings of Jesus.

The Greek word translated “be united to” or “be joined to” is “proskollethesetai” and is derived from the Greek meaning “to glue or cement together or to inlay or weld.” This word is used throughout the New Testament when referring to physical and sexual conjunction, of social conjunction, and of spiritual relationship.

While marriage was created for companionship and mutual help, it was also created to fulfill the sexual natures of man and woman.

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13.May.2013 |

Physical Appearance and Dissatisfaction

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In Psalm 139, the famous words that each person is “fearfully and wonderfully made” are written.

God’s definition of beauty is not the same as the one that we find in pop culture. He does not set us up for failure or disappointment like the media does when it parades the unrealistic images of supposed perfection in front of our eyes.

God creates variety from which we choose a partner and then He instructs us to live with this partner through the good and the bad, in our youth and old age.

In God’s eyes, each of us is magnificent regardless of the world’s standard of beauty. We need to remember that our chosen partner is one of God’s wonderful ideas and, therefore, do nothing that could damage, dishonor, or disrespect our marriage vows.

We experience dissatisfaction with our physical appearance, particularly as we age. God, though, wanted and designed both of us; therefore, each of us should dwell on our better attributes and also those of our spouse. To dwell on what we do not have or what our partner does not have only negatively impacts a marriage.

(taken from God Sex book)

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11.May.2013 |

Sex, History and the Bible

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Despite popular belief, the Song of Solomon is not the only book of the Bible that talks about sex.

The Bible contains great revelations and stories regarding sexual issues; including the origin of sex, marital sex, group sex, seduction, sex as a form of worship, promiscuity, prostitution, rape, polygamy, homosexuality, bisexuality, incest, bestiality, and coitus interruptus.

God is not silent about sex. In some ways, God presents “Fifty Shades of Grey” about the most controversial topic in the world, and yet, at the same time, He provides freedom and safety because He sets the guidelines for what is a huge part of our lives.

The many translations of the Bible and the shifting in language over the centuries have served to mask the Bible’s information concerning sexuality. That or perhaps we just don’t read it enough to discover the shocking facts! (Extract from God Sex).

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05.May.2013 |

Disconnection and Relationships

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The sense of disconnect formed due to skewed views of gender identity has transitioned into our communication methods. Our world is becoming dominated by shallow relationships.

Twitter, texting, instagram, and facebook, among other things, allow easy connection, but there is little depth in these connections. Texting and facebook are a convenient and effective means of communication; however, they demand little from us.

It’s easy to write “love you,” “praying for you,” or “let me know if I can help.”

More than eighty percent of teens over the age of seventeen own a cell phone, and sixty percent of twelve-year-olds own a cell phone.

It is far too easy to make friends and create superficial relationships in this manner and even easier to take those relationships too far.

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10.Dec.2012 |

How Far is Too Far in Dating?

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Turn on the car engine and there’s a destination in mind. You want to go and you don’t want to stop. That’s sex.

The focus on the physical, although it feels so good, limits a relationship in other ways.

Without a wedding ring on the finger, the mystery in a relationship disappears. Growth is stunted. Disappointment rises.

In dating, many are looking for the keeper or the lasting relationship.

Therefore discover the other’s likes, dislikes and dreams. Watch their habits and treatment of people. These are the things that matter longterm.

Great sex can be learned but not all people discipline themselves in the give and take of relationships.

How far is too far? Would I do what I am doing with my date in front of others? Am I defending or hiding my behavior from others?

Overall sex is not a fulfillment of the missing element but rather it’s the expression of love found. It’s the celebration of the marriage commitment.
(Song of Solomon 8:12)

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