How can you as a Christian endure sexual temptation victoriously? In today's article, Keith Seary establishes a biblical roadmap for engaging in such endurance. Follow along as he lays out 6 steps for victoriously enduring sexual temptation straight from the gospel of Luke chapter 18. You can read the full article on our website.
"Sexual choking" has recently become a public health concern. Where can we begin in thinking about this disturbing trend? Can Christian couples mutually consent to this activity with integrity? Does God's Word speak into this subject with any clarity? In today's episode Caitlin McCaffrey (Director of Women's Ministry at Harvest USA) addresses this weighty topic and these challenging questions with Christ-like compassion and a hope-filled emphasis on biblical truths such as God's power to heal, the dignity of human life, and the restoration that can be found in Christ. You can read the full article on our website.
Men and women walking away from sinful patterns often lament the loss associated with leaving their sin behind. This makes sense because that choice sin feels vital. What our sin provides often feels like life to us; through it we experience comfort and pleasure. We feel loved, significant, in control. What happens when we give those things up? Does Jesus provide the comfort and pleasure sin once supplied? Can God’s comfort and deliverance really compare with sin’s attractions? In today’s episode, Women’s Ministry Director Caitlin McCaffrey shows us how God’s comfort differs from the fleeting and false comfort that sin provides. She then encourages us to wait on the Lord as we seek the true comfort that only he can provide. You can read this article on our website.
When we think about sex in marriage and the boundaries God sets for our lives, we often start by asking, “What am I allowed to do?” While that’s not a bad question, an even better question would be, “Does this glorify God?” In today’s episode, Mark Sanders walks us through four questions to help us think more deeply about sex in marriage and how God’s purposes lead to flourishing in marriage. You can read the original article on our website.
Should Christians attend a same-sex wedding? Every generation of the church faces unique challenges in applying scriptural principles to modern questions that the Bible doesn’t directly address. Perhaps one of the most difficult issues of our day is how to respond to an invitation to a same-sex wedding. More and more Christians are facing this dilemma in their family, workplace, or neighborhood. On the one hand, we want to guard against any miscommunication that we are endorsing what God clearly says is sin. But we are also concerned about a different kind of miscommunication—that we hate the people involved and want nothing to do with them. We want to maintain relationships for gospel influence, but not at the expense of condoning sin. In today’s episode, Harvest USA President Mark Sanders humbly offers four reasons why Christians should not attend a same-sex wedding. You can read the entire article on our website.
How do you, as a wise Christian, practically navigate desiring marriage without idolizing it? In today’s article, Keith Seary explores the difference between desiring marriage and idolizing marriage. He then offers biblical wisdom for single Christians and their mentors to help them navigate their desires with faith in Jesus as our sustainer, creator, and Lord. You can read the full article on our website.
In a world of Tiktok, Snapchat, and Instagram, you may feel that your voice as a parent is very dim in your child’s life. Especially when it comes to talking to them about sex. Yet, as Christian parents, we are called to proclaim the gospel and fight boldly against Christ-opposing lies, which includes having loving, clear, and regular sex talks with them. Today, Yohan Huh Prudente encourages parents to point their children beyond themselves to Christ, to receive the grace of the gospel where they fall short themselves, and to model Christ-like living to their children as they engage in these conversations. Read the original article on our website.
Modern psychology tells us—and, indeed, our entire culture seeks to convince us—that it’s harmful to resist or deny sexual desires and urges. Yet, God has clearly defined purposes and boundaries for sex, sexual desires, and sexuality. So what should we do if our sexual desires fall outside of those boundaries? In today’s episode, Harvest USA founder John Freeman shows us that resisting our desires through honest confession, repentance, and submitting our hearts to God is the path to true satisfaction in Christ. Read the original article on our website.
When a 14-year-old daughter adopts a non-binary identity or a 22-year-old son comes out as gay and invites you to his wedding, most parents will say they never envisioned walking with an LGBTQ+-identified child in their family. Though more Christian families than ever are struggling through scenarios like these, many don’t have the resources to deal with it. In today’s episode, John Freeman shares six supports to help parents walking with LGBTQ+-identified kids. Have a family member struggling with sexual sin? We offer an 8 week, online support group for parents and families. https://harvestusa.org/get-help-for-yourself/parents-families/ You can read the original article on our website.
Does hope feel impossible when your child has made ungodly choices? The swirling thoughts and emotions we experience when our children rebel against the Lord can lead us to doubt that hope is possible, even when scripture is full of hope for believing parents. In today’s episode, Joan McConnell walks us through a series of questions aimed at helping parents examine their hearts and building hope in God through sorrow. Have a family member struggling with sexual sin? We offer an 8 week, online support group for parents and families. https://harvestusa.org/get-help-for-yourself/parents-families/ You can read the original article on our website.