We have good reasons to say no to cohabitation if we look at what the Bible says about sex.
The question of what gender really is, is more relevant now than ever before. We need to show respect for vulnerable groups of people, but we can be certain of...
I met ‘Ellen’, a woman in her 20's. She’s just one of many women who struggle with porn, but one of few who dare to talk about it.
Do I need to perform to have value?
Richard Alexander affirms the Bible’s teaching while at the same time having homosexual feelings. He is the author of this text.
Do we dare to be those who point out the blind zones in our society, and stand up against them, asks Aase Victoria Wangen.
When spring arrives, and the birds start to sing, you sense that summer is just around the corner. Love is in the air – spring’s here, and with it dreams of a...
Small boobs, big boobs, squint boobs, hanging boobs, round boobs, pointy boobs …
‘Some classmates tricked the girl into sending photos of herself almost naked, and sent them round the classroom,’ says Øyvind Barlaup.
Gjermund Øystese experienced God calling him out of addiction to pornography and into a life of grace.
How can you stop looking at porn?
There’s no growth without conflict! Romantic ideas often take over when you dream about a romantic partner.
Marriage has been the boundary line God has put around human sex life for all of Christian history. However, it can be hard to be motivated to put this value...
Have you ever been infatuated with someone who wasn’t good for you? I have! In fact, several of them.
We’ve often dreamt of going on holiday in the sun together. We’ve even booked the tickets, but then cancelled them.
Do you dream of getting married? Lots of people do, and with good reason!
In the space of a few years the human body develops and matures from childhood to adulthood; this is called ‘puberty’.
OK, let me explain. At least, I’ll try.
Just now, right before I get married, I would like to talk about some things I wish someone had told me before I entered a relationship.
Tampons, pantyliners and sanitary towels in different shapes, sizes and packages. Are you unsure about which feminine hygiene products to use during your...
‘They’re all scumbags’
I’m going to assign myself the role of spokesman on behalf of a group of people who have been silent and invisible in this never-ending debate about...
Some weeks ago I spent the evening playing poker with some friends. The mood was upbeat, and I tried my best to get the right balance between bluffing, playing...
A little blood has appeared in your pants for the first time. You realise that your first period has started!
The Bible has something to teach us about how we should behave towards girls. I don’t want to be the person who hurts someone unnecessarily.
Some years ago I visited the town I grew up in for a school reunion.
What is masturbation, and is it OK to masturbate? These are very good questions which a lot of people think about.
Male and female genitals are very different, but they are created in such a way that they fit perfectly together.
It’s all over the internet, films show it, bloggers write about it, and everyone wants it … the perfect body.
What do you see when you look at yourself in the mirror? Are you proud of what you see, or not? I know how easy it is to get hung up on things I don’t like...
Male and female genitals are very different, but there are also many similarities.
Are sexual sins worse than all other sins?
Most of us can be rather preoccupied with finding the right person to marry. But how can we find out if we are a good match? Below are a number of questions...
‘Wow, you’re so good at that! I don’t think anyone else can play as well as you – you could become famous.’
How can you find someone who suits you, who is similar, who has the same attitudes and values, who is dreaming about a person like you, and who would value who...
Almost all guys and lots of girls have masturbated, and the Bible does not say anything about it directly.
When I became a teenager I started to have lots of sexual feelings that I hadn’t had before. I suppose I wasn’t all that different from lots of other boys in...
Most people long to find someone to share their lives with, and then start a family with.
There’s a Norwegian fairy tale called ‘Askeladden’ (the ash lad), in which a seemingly insignificant boy wins both the princess and the kingdom, and they live...
Can sweethearts do anything together apart from kissing and cuddling? Hilde and Vegard have some good suggestions for leisure activities.
‘Do you think there’s someone out there who hasn’t slept with anyone yet? Do you think there’s anyone out there for me? I really want to be the first one, the...
God created sex, not just so that we would enjoy marriage, but also so we could have children. Children are a gift and not an accident. If you couldn’t imagine...
Most people long to find someone to share their life with. It’s also natural to want to become one sexually with that person and start a family together.
Is sex still worth waiting for? Sixty-one per cent of youths who participated in an American survey said ‘Yes’ it is.
Have you decided where your boundaries are? Have you given some thought to who and what should be a part of your life, and have you thought about how far you...
I was a pretty normal teenager while growing up. But at some point, I started to think more and more negatively about myself. I had some experiences that stuck...
Efficiency and competition have been the driving force throughout society, at the expense of the need for rest. The 2020 covid pandemic and its aftermath gave...
Needing other people makes us vulnerable. That’s why we don’t talk about it. Needing other people is only human, and that’s why we need to talk about it. That’s...
Lots of questions cropped up when I met my first girlfriend at senior high school, although foremost in my mind were the excitement and the feelings of being...
Before you get married it is important to talk about whether you want to have children immediately or whether you will use contraception.
The last time I went with my parents to church was when I was fourteen. I got bored, I didn’t understand what the pastor was talking about, and there was no one...
You can call me old-fashioned, but when I got married last June, I was a virgin. And yes, it was worth it.
The Bible uses two different expressions to describe sexual relations outside marriage: ‘adultery’ and ‘sexual immorality’. By ‘adultery’, the Bible means a...
Checklists, analyses, rollercoaster emotions, and devious plans are normal when you are looking for the right partner. Perhaps Ingebjørg’s five tips can help?
Here is a little list of things to remember, for the days when you feel your singleness is visible for all to see, and when you feel limited and a failure. This...
Marriage is important for God. Before there were any other institutions, before any nations emerged, and long before the church existed, God created marriage.
We’re at a youth group teaching at the church, it’s Monday and the whole group is having teaching together. Our youth leader Rita is to have the devotional...
As we are made in God's image, we have a need for love and fellowship. That is why good, close, healthy and strong friendships are essential to us.
I’m a sexual human being. That’s a statement that often causes people to raise their eyebrows.
‘I just have to get a little thinner, and a little more tanned, and a little prettier. Then life will be good.’ Don’t believe it!
The time when you are dating is a great time to get to know each other better. We reveal more and more of who we are, what we like and what is important to us...
Real love takes time to build up. We have to choose to actively spend time getting to know the other person.
How do you think through this with your girlfriend?
150 years ago, dance, alchohol and gambling (poker), were things preachers called on people to repent of. For good reason: they saw so many lives and families...
I was sixteen years old and hadn’t yet had my first period. Even though I wasn’t that old, I was really worried.
Wait passively or date every day? God gives you the opportunities, but you have to take them.
There are times when it's easy to find time for God; easy to sit down with the Bible; easy to close the bedroom door and turn your heart to Jesus. At other...
Does God's Word have anything important to say about the body? It is not that we only have a body, but we are body. Therefore, we need to take good care of it.
The fear of rejection is something we can all identify with: fear of not being good enough or fear of not being accepted or valued for who you are, with your...
Friends can fail or disappear
When two people have sex, very strong emotions are created, and they become emotionally connected on a deep level. Many have experienced that it is hard to...
The former Chelsea player Gavin Peacock writes about his transition from professional footballer to Christian ministry.
Three years into our marriage, my wife, Trisha, woke up in the middle of the night and realized I wasn’t in bed. She walked out into the living room and as soon...
My lifestyle and my attitudes are ridiculed in films, on the TV, in media and in daily conversation. As a Christian, I want to live my life as a disciple of...
Are sexual feelings sin? Is it OK that I have such a strong desire to sleep with my boyfriend or girlfriend? How can I relate to these feelings? In this article...
Nudity is one of society's big dilemmas. While advertising posters and online newspapers overflow with naked bodies, young Norwegians refuse to shower naked...
- I learned what it could be like when you place too much of your self-esteem on achievements
I don't always know why life turns out the way it does, but I do know one thing: nothing is wasted to God.
There have been many challenging things happening in the world lately. And it might feel as if new incidents keep popping up and escalating around you. How to...
Most of us press ‘like’ on Facebook when our friends find a partner. Perhaps we’ve been waiting for these two people to get together for a long time. But...
Olof Edsinger recently participated in a one-day conference organised in Oslo. He talked about homosexuality both as a theological and a communicative...
How is it possible to live in purity both in thoughts and actions when your body trembles with a longing for sex? These feelings aren’t wrong, after all it is...
The thought of having sex before marriage was unthinkable for me. Sex has been, and is, something great, something important and exclusive that I wanted to...
Good girl friends are just the best! It’s so good to have someone to meet at school, and someone to walk with, so you don’t need to go into the canteen alone.
There’s a fascinating story in the Bible, about a poor widow who became rich. You can read it for yourself in 2 Kings 4:1–7.
Have you ever thought about these questions: Who am I? What makes me valuable?
One of the 10 Commandments is about honouring your mother and father. Is this still a command to all Christians? How about kids that have had a really...
Having a period (menstruation) is part of being a woman; in order to get pregnant you have to have started to menstruate. Even though very few girls think of...
Be honest now, what’s your dirty little secret?
Perhaps you have the impression that God is against sex. Maybe you think He is a joy killer who says ‘no’ to something in life that’s both good and exciting.
Yes, you read correctly: God loves sex, and you can too!
Is the church functioning the way it should, if young people are afraid of being single for life? Pastor Sam Allberry doesn’t think so. ‘The blood of Jesus is...
I must have been twelve or thirteen years old when I first thought about homosexuality. It was the middle of the night, and I lay in bed staring at the ceiling,...
If I ever wonder what I look like, or if I’ve forgotten, then I go and get a mirror. In the same way, if I want to find out who I am, I need someone or...
When I was younger, sometimes I heard comments like ‘loser’ being whispered behind my back.
I’m a 34-year-old Christian man, and I have been hooked on pornography.
There are many things that will influence what we think of ourselves.
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