Sex & Marriage

Why Pastors Have Affairs: Sacred Boundaries and Sexual Abuse

Rev. Dr. Steven Koster

Why do pastors have affairs? Explore the intellectual, emotional, physical, and spiritual doors of intimacy you open and close to safeguard your marriage.

Four Gateways to Intimacy

Rev. Deb Koster

Do you know the different types of intimacy? Learn about various types of intimacy and how to incorporate these practices to create healthy relationships.

Why You Should Stop Having Sex With Your Spouse

Rev. Dr. Rob Toornstra

Could your marriage benefit from a sexual fast to focus on other areas of intimacy? Consider the Bible's call to fast from sex to care for your marriage.

Human Sexuality and The Biblical Story

Rev. Mark Pluimer

Our culture has a broken and distorted view of sexuality. Discover wisdom from the Biblical story to reclaim the original beauty God designed for intimacy.

Sex is God’s Idea: Sexuality is Part of God’s Perfect Plan

Rev. Dr. Steven Koster

Our culture has a very distorted view of sexuality. Discover God's design for sexuality and learn the importance of a vital sex life for a great marriage.

Establishing Sexual Boundaries

Rev. Dr. Rob Toornstra

Are you uncomfortable with your spouse's bedroom expectations? Learn how to communicate your sexual boundaries to have a healthy physical relationship.

What Does Your Love Life Need?

Rev. Dr. Rob Toornstra

Are you wondering how you can better care for intimacy in your marriage? Consider investing in physical intimacy to enrich your relationship.

Understanding and Help For The Sexless Marriage

Dr. Robert Ritzema

Has the physical intimacy left your marriage? Discover Biblical wisdom on the importance of sexuality in marriage and look for ways to restore intimacy.

Does God Expect Our Marriage to Include Sex?

Rev. Dr. Rob Toornstra

Does God care whether or not you and your spouse are having sex? God’s intention for marriage is that couples would enjoy the gift of sexual intimacy.

Steps for Overcoming Pornography Use

Rev. Dr. Rob Toornstra

Has pornography has become a struggle in your life? Take these important steps for breaking free from addiction and discover God's unfailing grace.

Can "Ethical" Porn Enhance Your Marriage?

Rev. Dr. Rob Toornstra

Do you wonder if it is okay for Christians to consume “ethical" pornography? Discover four ways that pornography impacts the health of your marriage.

Uprooting the Idols in Our Families

Rev. Dr. Rob Toornstra

We all have idols that take the place of God in our lives. Let scripture guide you to uproot the idols in your life and restore your relationship with God.
Date Title Author Topics
November 1, 2023 Why Pastors Have Affairs: Sacred Boundaries and Sexual Abuse Rev. Dr. Steven Koster Dating, Dating Well, Sex & Dating, Marriage, Growing Your Marriage, Spiritual Intimacy, Conflict & Crisis, Sex & Marriage, Divorce & Remarriage, Sexuality, Sex & Dating, Sex & Marriage, Spirituality, Spiritual Intimacy
October 18, 2023 Four Gateways to Intimacy Rev. Deb Koster Marriage, Growing Your Marriage, Spiritual Intimacy, Sex & Marriage, Sexuality, Sex & Marriage, Spirituality, Spiritual Intimacy
October 15, 2023 Why You Should Stop Having Sex With Your Spouse Rev. Dr. Rob Toornstra Marriage, Conflict & Crisis, Sex & Marriage, Sexuality, Sex & Marriage
July 26, 2023 Human Sexuality and The Biblical Story Rev. Mark Pluimer Dating, Sex & Dating, Marriage, Sex & Marriage, Sexuality, Sex & Dating, Sex & Marriage
July 23, 2023 Sex is God’s Idea: Sexuality is Part of God’s Perfect Plan Rev. Dr. Steven Koster Marriage, Growing Your Marriage, Sex & Marriage, Sexuality, Sex & Marriage
May 17, 2023 Establishing Sexual Boundaries Rev. Dr. Rob Toornstra Sexuality, Sex & Marriage
May 14, 2023 What Does Your Love Life Need? Rev. Dr. Rob Toornstra Marriage, Growing Your Marriage, Sex & Marriage, Sexuality, Sex & Marriage
February 15, 2023 Understanding and Help For The Sexless Marriage Dr. Robert Ritzema Marriage, Newlyweds, Growing Your Marriage, Sex & Marriage, Sexuality, Sex & Marriage
February 12, 2023 Does God Expect Our Marriage to Include Sex? Rev. Dr. Rob Toornstra Marriage, Sex & Marriage, Sexuality, Sex & Marriage
January 11, 2023 Steps for Overcoming Pornography Use Rev. Dr. Rob Toornstra Dating, Sex & Dating, Sexuality, Sex & Marriage
January 8, 2023 Can "Ethical" Porn Enhance Your Marriage? Rev. Dr. Rob Toornstra Marriage, Sex & Marriage, Sexuality, Sex & Marriage
June 5, 2022 Uprooting the Idols in Our Families Rev. Dr. Rob Toornstra Marriage, Conflict & Crisis, Sex & Marriage, Sexuality, Sex & Marriage, Spirituality, Spiritual Nurturing, Mentoring Faith
May 25, 2022 Lies The Church Tells About Sex Rev. Dr. Rob Toornstra Dating, Sex & Dating, Marriage, Sex & Marriage, Sexuality, Sex & Dating, Sex & Marriage
May 22, 2022 Lies Our Culture Tells About Sex Rev. Dr. Rob Toornstra Dating, Sex & Dating, Marriage, Sex & Marriage, Sexuality, Sex & Dating, Sex & Marriage
April 27, 2022 Building an Intimate Marriage Rev. Deb Koster Dating, Marriage Preparation, Marriage, Growing Your Marriage, Sex & Marriage, Sexuality, Sex & Marriage, Spirituality, Spiritual Intimacy
February 16, 2022 Cultivating Invitational Love Rev. Deb Koster Marriage, Growing Your Marriage, Sex & Marriage, Sexuality, Sex & Marriage
November 10, 2021 How to Improve Your Sex Life Rev. Dr. Rob Toornstra Marriage, Growing Your Marriage, Sexuality, Sex & Marriage
November 7, 2021 Biblical Guidelines for Sexually Healthy Relationships Rev. Deb Koster Dating, Living Single, Dating Well, Marriage Preparation, Sex & Dating, Marriage, Sex & Marriage, Sexuality, Sex & Dating, Sex & Marriage
August 25, 2021 Help for Overcoming Pornography Rev. Dr. Rob Toornstra Sexuality, Sex & Dating, Sex & Marriage, Sex & Parenting
August 22, 2021 When You Discover Your Spouse Has a Porn Habit Rev. Dr. Rob Toornstra Marriage, Conflict & Crisis, Sex & Marriage, Sexuality, Sex & Marriage
May 17, 2020 Cultivating Intimacy in Your Marriage Rev. Dr. Rob Toornstra Marriage, Sex & Marriage, Sexuality, Sex & Marriage
March 11, 2020 Love Your Spouse: Body and Soul Rev. Jason Ruis Marriage, Growing Your Marriage, Sex & Marriage, Sexuality, Sex & Marriage
September 25, 2019 How Does Pornography Affect the Viewer? Rev. Jason Ruis Parenting, Sex & Parenting, Sexuality, Sex & Dating, Sex & Marriage
September 22, 2019 Why Is Pornography Destructive? Rev. Jason Ruis Sexuality, Sex & Dating, Sex & Marriage, Sex & Parenting
October 28, 2018 Couples Who Cannot Have Sex Rev. Dr. Rob Toornstra Marriage, Sex & Marriage, Sexuality, Sex & Marriage
March 22, 2018 Sex: It doesn’t Mean What You Think It Means Rev. Dr. Rob Toornstra Sexuality, Sex & Marriage
January 25, 2018 Too Busy for Sex? Rev. Kelly Vander Woude Marriage, Sex & Marriage, Sexuality, Sex & Marriage
June 28, 2017 Summer Reading to Grow Your Marriage Rev. Dr. Rob Toornstra Marriage, Growing Your Marriage, Sex & Marriage, Sexuality, Sex & Marriage
June 22, 2017 Help for the Sexless Marriage Rev. Dr. Rob Toornstra Marriage, Sex & Marriage, Sexuality, Sex & Marriage
February 2, 2017 The First Step Towards Freedom from Pornography Dr. Robert Ritzema Dating, Sex & Dating, Marriage, Sex & Marriage, Sexuality, Sex & Dating, Sex & Marriage, Sex & Parenting
October 17, 2016 4 Lies Porn Told Me, and the Truth that Set Me Free Christopher Hunt Dating, Sex & Dating, Marriage, Sex & Marriage, Sexuality, Sex & Dating, Sex & Marriage
September 1, 2016 Is this Allowed? Guidelines for Christian Sex Rev. Dr. Rob Toornstra Sexuality, Sex & Marriage
July 14, 2016 Not Tonight Honey Rev. Dr. Rob Toornstra Marriage, Sex & Marriage, Sexuality, Sex & Dating, Sex & Marriage, Sex & Parenting
February 29, 2016 A Biblical Approach to Masturbation Rev. Dr. Rob Toornstra Dating, Living Single, Sex & Dating, Marriage, Sex & Marriage, Parenting, Sex & Parenting, Sexuality, Sex & Dating, Sex & Marriage, Sex & Parenting
July 3, 2014 Sexuality: God's Design for a Full Life Charlene Brouwer, MA, LAMFT Dating, Sex & Dating, Marriage, Sex & Marriage, Parenting, Sex & Parenting, Sexuality, Sex & Dating, Sex & Marriage, Sex & Parenting
June 19, 2014 8 Tips for Caring for Your Marriage Doug Van Til, MSW, LCSW Dating, Marriage Preparation, Marriage, Newlyweds, Growing Your Marriage, Conflict & Crisis, Sex & Marriage, Divorce & Remarriage, Sexuality, Sex & Marriage

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