The book of Genesis introduces God’s plan for marriage, outlining the fundamental principles of the sacred union between one man and one woman. As the story of the creation of the world unfolds, we come across a timeless verse in Genesis 2:24 (ESV).

God’s Plan For Marriage

This story raises several issues. Who determines what is appropriate sexual conduct? The couple? Society? The church? Unless we have a clear understanding of healthy sexual boundaries, we will end up with a free-for-all approach that both cheapens sex and creates tremendous heartache for everyone involved.

“Sexual Intimacy: The Power of Connection”

I’m happily married with a four-year-old daughter, but it wasn’t so long ago that I was trying to navigate the dating scene within the church. Finding someone who shared my faith was my basic prerequisite. However, beyond that initial filter, I felt confused and anxious about knowing how to discern the character of the person I was interested in.

10 Biblical Dating Red Flags: How to Discern Character Before Marriage

Love is…Meeting Each Other’s Needs Lori was on the phone to her mother, Rachel. “But Andy should know exactly what I need, because he loves me!” Rachel was quiet for a moment. Then she said, “When Tyrell cries, do you always know what he needs?” “No, of course not, but he’s just a baby!” “Maybe . . .

Love is…Meeting Each Other’s Needs

Loving With a Heart Like Jesus Twelve pairs of dusty feet stood awkwardly on the wood floor of the upper room. The table was set, the food was ready, water had been carried from the well, and clean linen towels had been folded neatly on a bench. But someone was missing. Eyes avoided contact, elbows . . .

Loving with a Heart Like Jesus

Because He First Loved Us… Perhaps God’s most important reason for giving us the gift of marriage was to give us a tangible way to experience His incredible love for us. All the love in the universe starts in God’s heart. God is love, and all our love comes from Him. When we truly experience . . .

Because He first loved us…

Making Love, the 1 Corinthians 13 Way: God Gave You an Amazing Wedding Gift! After more than 30 years of marriage, three children, three grandchildren, 12 years serving in family ministries, and two master’s degrees in family therapy, Bernie and I can honestly say that one of the most challenging aspects of our marriage has . . .

Making Love, the 1 Corinthians 13 Way: God gave you an amazing wedding gift!

What Adventists Believe about Marriage and the Family Just as God is a relational God, He created humanity for relationships as well. He established the first marriage with Adam and Eve, then blessed them to “be fruitful and multiply” (Genesis 1:28).  Seventh-day Adventist Christians uphold God’s biblical counsel for healthy relationships and happy homes. Strong families are foundational to . . .

What Adventists Believe about Marriage and the Family

Letters on Love and Relationships True love is not a strong, fiery, impetuous passion. On the contrary, it is calm and deep in its nature. It looks beyond mere externals and is attracted by qualities alone. It is wise and discriminating, and its devotion is real and abiding. Edson was the second of Ellen White’s . . .

Letters on Love and Relationships

God’s Perfect Plan Have you ever looked into the eyes of a newly married couple and seen the joy and promise of a fresh start, a life journey undertaken together? This isn’t just a modern human construct but a divine plan that dates back to the very origins of humanity in the Garden of Eden.

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When Did God Create Love, Sex, and Marriage? What Was It Like? Have you ever wondered about the origins of love, sex, and marriage? The Bible offers a fascinating account of how God created human sexuality and what it was like in the beginning. Let’s explore the divine origins of human sexuality and the significance . . .

When Did God Create Love, Sex, and Marriage? What Was It Like?

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God, the author of all true love, is the creator of human sexuality. As we understand God’s astonishing love, we can better understand His amazing love for us.