Our media culture presents love as a feeling rather than a virtue. Is a fleeting sentiment, however, powerful enough to sustain couples through the torrents that plague today's relationships? Should sexual passions, blazes fanned by media imagery, be the primary basis for serious choices between men and women? One should take this opportunity to consider those factors which contribute to wholesome dating, engaged and married relationships. Thus, we have put together a special focus on this issue.
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Sex and the Single Life Philip TurnerSex between single people is common and accepted in our society. Are traditional teachings about sex only within marriage out of date?
Sex and the Search for Intimacy Dick PurnellThe author addresses the relationship between sex, love and intimacy.
Safe Sex and the Facts Raymond G. Bohlin, Ph.D.Is "safe sex" an enjoyable encounter without consequences? Is it the answer to the problem of STD's? The author gives another side to this contemporary discussion.
Why Wait for Sex? Alice FrylingThe author presents a powerful statement about the place of sex in a relationship.
MARRIAGE: I Do? David BlankenhornIt is common for couples today to customize the vows for their wedding. Do the words that they select have anything to do with their actual marriage?
Marriage Reminders Jerry SolomonThe communication and responsibilities in marriage, as well as those little extras, are discussed in this article.
A Weekend for Reflection Upon a Life of Relationship John H. Stoll, Th.M., Ph.DMost married couples do not understand the basic principles on which marriage is based. It is good to take some time to learn them. The discussion here provides a step in that direction.
Steps to Healing a Marriage John H. Stoll, Th.M., Ph.DMany relationships today are in need of healing, especially marriages. Here are some practical steps to starting the process of ending the pain.
MEN AND WOMEN--DIFFERENCES: Men Are From Mars, Women Are From Venus Ray and Sue BohlinA man and woman discuss the differences between, well, men and women. Inspiration for this discussion was provided by more than the recent bestseller from which this article takes its name.
Men and Women in the Image of God John M. FrameThis presentation discusses the differences between men and women through an examination of Biblical passages.
Male-Female Equality and Male Headship Raymond C. Ortlund, Jr.The equality of the sexes is considered through an examination of the first three chapters of Genesis.
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