Posts Tagged ‘God’

03.May.2013 |

Same Sex Attraction – an excerpt from God Sex

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Sexual orientation is the front-facing explanation for same-sex attraction. Behind this is where the true confusion is found.

Many in the fields of science and psychology have done extensive research on genetics, hormones, development, and social and cultural influences in hopes of finding an answer to why a person is heterosexual, bisexual, or homosexual. Despite all the research, no findings have emerged that permit scientists to conclude that sexual orientation is determined by any particular factors.

Some believe that the actual genetics of homosexual orientation are probably polygenetic depending on the dose that one inherits. Many believe that nature and nurture both play a role. There is vast disagreement, though, regarding the opinion of choice regarding sexual orientation.

Homosexuality is much more than a simple sexual issue. It goes deep into our very being and begins at a young age.

Society has struggled to understand same-sex attraction outside of God’s boundaries and has developed several theories that sound right but do not supply a fully satisfactory answer.

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30.Apr.2013 |

God Made Each Different

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Excerpt from God Sex book:

Girls have been taught that modesty is a thing of the past: that they need to be independent and free of the need for a man. Funnily, the deepest desire of a girl’s heart is to be cared for and accepted by a man, but they are encouraged to not need care.

The identity of men as men is also confused in the midst of current opinions. Most young men are clueless as to how to be around a woman. They are ignorant because they have not been taught how to treat a woman. Most young men are told that women do not desire chivalry.

Both sexes are confused regarding the true needs of the other sex. Both sexes are probably too, embarrassed to express their heartfelt wants when it comes to chivalry. The reality is that God created men and women differently as two separate genders and each bring fulfillment to the other. When each accepts the God-given differences of the other sex and not just the sexual differences, relationships become much more satisfying.

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24.Oct.2012 |

Making Sense of Finances

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Fear and Money
Financial pressure is one of the greatest reasons for marriage breakdown today. We each have a financial mindset and bring past financial commitments into the marriage. Our financial mindsets can be very different from our spouse’s. For example, you may never have experienced financial hardship but your partner may have battled this since childhood. Or, perhaps you are someone that constantly fears not having enough money to pay the bills.

Money isn’t Evil
Since money is an essential part of living, it is important that financial adjustments are made by both partners in a marriage. However, these adjustments have to be made in agreement. It is important to realize that God’s plan for abundance includes the financial realm. Many people fear money and believe it to be evil, this is not true. The mistake we make with money is relying on it to bring us happiness and security rather than relying on God.

In God we Trust
Strive to keep communication open about your finances with your spouse. Be honest about your fears, preferences, and ideas. Leave room for God in your budgeting and planning. Allow Him to be your provider, rather than your spouse, or your job, or your lottery ticket!

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17.Oct.2012 |

Keys to Communication

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It’s said that 75% of what we communicate orally is ignored or forgotten, yet one of the most important ingredients in a marraige is the ability to communicate! Misunderstandings occur because we think we know what our partners are saying, but we are really missing the point because of our own filters and barriers.

Communication is the process of sharing yourself, verbally and non-verbally, in a way that helps the other person accept and understand you. It’s critically important to listen to your partner, make time to hear them and create an environment in which you can listen without distraction. Sit down, go to a cafe or take a walk.

In a good relationship, the man and woman both realize that there is unity in love but each of them are free to have their own opinions. Remember this verse in all your relationships, James 1:19 “Let every man be quick to hear, slow to speak, and slow to anger.”

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12.Oct.2012 |

Flexible Families

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Change in Children
Families change in some way everyday. Each day, the kids grow older. Each day they discover something new. Each day we learn something new about parenting, and hopefully become a little more flexible than we were the day before. For families to survive the ups, downs and unexpected joys and crises that life throws at us all, we have to stay nimble and learn to adapt, so that every shift in the wind doesn’t send us crashing to the ground.

The Word of God is Constant
These same principles apply when we decide to have children. The exciting adventure of being a parent begins immediately when we bring our bundle of joy home from the hospital. The real work starts and reality sets in. Sometimes it can seem like too much to handle, but we have to constantly remember that we are adults and calm ourselves in the chaos. In the New Living Translation, Psalm 131:2 says “But I have stilled and quieted my soul; like a weaned child with its mother, like a weaned child is my soul within me.”

Each day is merely one day and there is always another coming. We have to set realistic expectations on our spouses and ourselves, and be willing to put ourselves out sometimes to help each other get through tough times. We have to be willing to do things that we have not attempted before. Starting a family means starting a life of constant adaptation and change.

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