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"I charge you, O daughters of Jerusalem, do not stir up nor awaken love until it pleases" (Song of Solomon 8:4).

The romance and deep companionship God designed to be shared between a man and a woman are so important to Him that He uses the analogy of an engaged couple to explain Christ's love for the Church. But He also makes it clear that romance has a time and place. Learn more about what it is and when it should happen below.

A young couple talking to each other.
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Men's and Women's Vulnerabilities

When it comes to temptations to have sex, men and women, in general, face different challenges.
Young adults running on the beach.
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Dating Do's and Don'ts

Everyone knows that in most cultures dating is a prelude to marriage. But what many don't know is that how we date greatly influences the kind of marriage we will have. The way we conduct ourselves while dating is an...
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Popular Sexual Myths

Given all the confusion that exists today regarding sex, it's important for us to understand some of the most common but mistaken ideas about this subject.
A young couple holding hands while walking.
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Handling Those Touchy Situations

To help you establish godly standards, consider the following advice given by a panel of young Christians between the ages of 20 and 30.
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What does the Bible say about oral sex?

Does God address how a husband and wife should make love to each other?
How Can You Manage Marriage Stress in Troubling Times?
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How Can You Manage Marriage Stress in Troubling Times?

When half of all marriages break up in some countries, it's obvious that many couples are in trouble. Sadly, the stress seems to be only increasing from many directions. What are the pressures many husbands and wives face today, and...
A couple on their wedding day.
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Marriage and Family: The Missing Dimension: Introduction

"Didn't the LORD make you one with your wife? In body and spirit you are his. And what does he want? Godly children from your union" (Malachi 2:15, New Living Translation).
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Turning the Hearts...The Empty Nest

As my wife and I sat for brunch on Mother's Day several years ago, tears welled up in her eyes.
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Natural Attraction or Lust?

What's the difference between lust and natural attraction? How do we control our minds when we see a beautiful girl or a handsome guy?
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I have a friend who likes this boy. They are both friends, but she would like to go out with him. She's afraid that he will dislike her if she asks him out or makes a fool of herself. What should she do?

Is it okay for a girl to ask out a guy?
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Why is it hard for us girls to resist temptation when someone shows us love?

Why do girls have such powerful emotions when they are shown affection by guys?
Marriage and Family - The Missing Dimension
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Marriage and Family: The Missing Dimension

The joy of a happy marriage blessed with loving, respectful children is a dream of most men and women. Traditionally, marriage has been an exclusive bond between a man and a woman. Yet in recent years this pattern has been...
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Turning the Hearts...Don't Forget

"What are you so sad about, dear?" Her reply: "You forgot our anniversary!"
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A Word of Praise

The right kind of praise is uplifting and special. Do we treat it as such?
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Time's About-Face on Marriage

God designed marriage to be between a man and a woman. He designed it to be a stable foundation for raising a family! And a stable foundation for society!
The Truth About Love
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The Truth About Love

A Good News interview with Dr. Pat Love.
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Hooking Up and Losing Out

A growing number of American college women are "hooking up" with college men, seeking out sexual encounters with no strings attached. What are they looking for—and what are they getting? They profess a deep spirituality, so why are they rejecting...
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How Can You Help Restore the Disappearing Family?

The state of marriage and family in the Western world is breaking down. Some have even concluded that marriage and family are destined to become obsolete. What about your marriage and family—are they endangered? What practical steps can you take...
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Turning the Hearts: Hanging Out and Dating

When you spend time with those of the opposite sex—is that hanging out or dating?
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California Court Approves Gay Marriage, What Does It Mean?

What's really behind the push for gay marriage? Advocates admit that it's really to further a homosexual agenda to transform society.
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