Men and Women
A thriving community is built upon the healthy interaction between godly men and godly women, particularly on a college campus. This section is divided into two categories: men and women. I trust you’ll be able to find the one that applies to you. The articles in this section draw heavily on two Campus Ministry resources: FLESH (For Men) and FANTASY (For Women). Both are available at the CruPress store.
Men
Men’s Small Group Studies
Taken from Rick James’ innovative book “Flesh,” this is a seven-week bible study series for men on dealing with lust, temptation, etc. Includes study questions and...
All By Myself
Yes, this is about that. Self-stimulation is something that weighs heavy on our conscience, so we need to talk about it openly and honestly.
Sex and the Act of Worship
It is a fact that everyone worships (saturates their souls in) something. Worship is critical to issues of sex, lust, and pornography, because lust is a primary form of...
Blood Brothers
“Jumbo Shrimp” and “Healthy Whopper” are examples of what we call an oxymoron. “Personal Christianity” is another. Our faith was meant to be lived-out in the...
The Design of Marriage
This article looks at God’s original design and intent for marriage and sex. As very little that surrounds us, in terms of relationships, is as God intended, it’s...
Forgiven
Due to Christ’s death on the cross, our sins have been forgiven. But yet we will continue to sin. So, what should we do when we sin? And what do we do when we don’t...
The Belt of Truth
The power of lust is in its lies—little white ones, dark and monstrous things. This article is about those lies and the truth of God that stands as their...
Homosexuality
Even if you don’t struggle with homosexuality, this article is important to read in order to better understand and better care for those who do.
Minds Made Up
There is no place in the Christian life for promises we cannot keep or vows of future victory. There is a place, however, for commitment—a commitment to follow Christ...
Plan of Action
What are the things that trigger lust in your mind? This article outlines some practical steps to identify the triggers that lead us to a place we don’t want to go.
Raising Men Not Boys
This article looks at the components of authentic manhood: Rejecting Passivity; Accepting Responsibility; Leading Courageously; and Living For a Greater Reward. A...
Temptation
Satan’s attacks are well conceived; his efforts confined to the most strategic times and methods as he has limited resources. This article looks at these familiar...
Sex, Prayer, and the Sincere Christian
Written by Dan Hayes, this article makes explicit the connection between prayer and purity. It is through prayer that we experience restoration, cleansing, and...
The Role of Faith in Spiritual Growth
Confessing sin does little good if we do not trust that God has indeed forgiven us, just as anxiety will not dissipate if we do not trust in the goodness of God’s...
Helping Others With Sexual Struggles
While the article deals with helping others with their sexual struggles, you’ll find you’ll be quite helped yourself. Nick DeCola looks at sexual sin and struggle as...
How Far Is Too Far?
Perhaps it’s further than you think, but that’s doubtful. This article suggests that when we ask “How far is too far?” we are asking the wrong question entirely....
Our Body God’s Temple
If you truly ponder the fact that our bodies are actually home to the Spirit of God, it’s a little mind-blowing. It also has some significant implications for our...
Women
Made For Relationship
Since the first days in the Garden of Eden, people have longed for connection - with God and others. In this comprehensive article, Millie Welsh walks women through the...
Daughters of Eve
Women are different from men, so why do Bible studies and discipleship material seem to make no distinction? This article makes a case against androgynous discipleship.
I Gave My Word to Stop at Third
So where do you draw the line when it comes to the question “How far should you go?” Great thoughts on the ‘line’ and where to draw it.
Lies Women Believe
This is an article about rock-climbing. Not really. That was a lie—just one more to add to the list. We are wonderfully or tragically shaped by what we believe, and...
Dating the Right Person
Dr. Henry Cloud provides a set of thoughtful criteria to apply to ourselves and those we may potentially date. Truth is never pretty, just true.
Dating Relationships
Written by Will Walker. If viewed objectively, the human ritual of dating borders on the absurd. This article views it just this way, providing a male perspective on...
Cosmetic Surgery
Every woman somehow finds herself, without her consent, entered into a beauty contest with every other woman. Cultural norms and pressures make nip and tuck decisions...
Small Group Studies for Women
Dating, sex, lies, marriage, lust, men, and of course God. The Bible has a lot to say about all of these topics, and no stone is left un-turned in this eight-week Bible...
Another Way—Same Sex Attraction
Written by Tanya Walker. Whether the struggle is our own or someone close to us, same-sex attraction has become a defining issue of our age. This article provides a wise...
Earthly Fathers
For better or for worse, our relationship with our Heavenly Father is affected by our relationship with our earthly father—some fathers are more earthly than others....
Adam Bomb
What are men really like? Rick James answers the question, sharing far more information than you probably want to know. But you really need to hear it.
Sex in the Bible
A verse here, a quote there: rarely do we ever see—compiled in one place—all of the Bible’s words and wisdom on the subject of sex. It’s all here in all of its...
Why Wait?
Why have sex? The reasons—I should think—are obvious. The reasons to wait until marriage, much less so. Yet God does tell us to wait, and this article explains some...
The Reality of Marriage
Marriage is a precious gift from God. That said, marriage in a fallen world is not without pain and struggle. Paula Keels provides a realistic, as opposed to romantic,...
The ‘M’ Word
This is an insightful article on a difficult subject. It’s also an awkward subject, so we’ll simply say that the ‘M’ doesn’t stand for Marriage, Mascara or...
My Own Worst Enemy
Cheryl Fletcher asks, “If men are as depraved and sexually self-serving as many claim to be, then what are we? Their pure, innocent, nonsexual prey?” In this...
From Fantasy to Reality
Misery loves company, and Henry Cloud looks at the false beliefs, assumptions, and misconceptions that plague women in their dating relationships.
Caught in the Web—Women And Porn
Written by Marnie C. Ferree, M.A. Contrary to stereotypes, women do indeed participate in Internet pornography, often to a surprising degree. In fact, one in three...
Single Life is Not An Oxymoron
Written by Sarah (Gale) Evers. Scripture states that being single is a blessing, providing unique opportunities to love and serve Christ—opportunities inaccessible to...
The Beauty of Forgiveness
Written by Shellie Warren. Any story that begins with, “I had my fourth abortion on a Saturday” kind of gets your attention. Shellie Warren tells of God’s grace,...
The Waiting Room
No one says, “I hope I’m thirty-eight and single and not having to deal with men calling me all the time … or ever.” With refreshing humor and wit, Betty...
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