Personal Happiness, Self-fulfillment, and Homosexuality in the Church
Personal Happiness, Self-fulfillment, and Homosexuality in the Church With the legalization of same-sex marriage in the United States and other countries, the Adventist Church must face the issue of how to relate to gay individuals. We need to examine our arguments when addressing how, or even if, gay persons who are in a sexual relationship…
Read MorePornography: a rising phenomenon
Pornography: a rising phenomenon From the time we wake, our senses are bombarded with images and sounds from our phones, television, internet, and news outlets. Some is positive, but others are harmful, exposing us to ideas and images that we would not naturally choose. One insidious influence that is increasingly pervasive in our digital age…
Read MoreBeyond Abstinence: Presenting God’s Ideal for Sexual Intimacy
Beyond Abstinence: Presenting God’s Ideal for Sexual Intimacy It was the first night of teen camp. As camp pastor, I led the nightly Bible study. The camp director instructed me to let the campers choose the topic; so I gathered my eager students around and popped the question: “What would you like to study?” They…
Read MoreAdvice From an Adventist Single: How I am learning to be emotionally content in my season of singleness
Advice From an Adventist Single: How I am learning to be emotionally content in my season of singleness I had come to church seeking to draw closer to God. Instead, I got a recommendation to draw closer to someone whose character and behavior I knew would lead me much farther from God than I ever…
Read MoreNavigating masturbation: a consideration for Christians
Navigating masturbation: a consideration for Christians If you are a person of faith, you should continue reading this because you believe in a Creator God, and as such, you are interested in what the Bible, the Word of God, has to say about how you live your life. If you are not a person of…
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