Love, Dating, and Sex.

Over the next month we will be talking about love, dating, and sex in youth group. Our series is titled, "The Month of Love". So many teens enter into dating with no sense of boundaries, purpose, or vision. My hope is that over the next month we'll be able to answer (With God's Word) four big dating questions for our students. Those questions are:

1. What should define my romantic relationship(s)?
2. What is dating?
3. Is there more to love than fuzzy feelings?
4. Who is my one true love? 

One of the best things we can do for our students is to honestly talk with them about love, dating, and sex. It's important to talk even when these subjects may feel taboo, awkward, or if our teen seems resistant. Often, they feel just as awkward as you do. But, they have questions. And, are in need of healthy answers. Talking (and listening) about these subjects with your teen will help build trust, honesty, and accountability.

In order to help you walk through this time with your teen, I will be posting articles and helpful resources on love, dating, and sex, each week during the "Month of Love" here at POTR. Each article is not the end all be all to these subjects. You'll need to sift through, and apply it's truth to your teen in a way that is relevant for them. I hope these resources will serve you well. Just remember, nothing is more helpful than a listening ear.

To help get the conversation started here is a good guide. Please be aware that not everything in this article is gospel. Although, at it's heart, is that we need to see the "sex talk" as way more than just talking about (lecturing about) sex. And that is very true.  

In youth group, when it comes to sex, I will teach and encourage students to be abstinent till marriage. I believe this is a biblical mandate, the healthiest expression, and the most fulfilling path for sex.