If questions about masturbation and exposure to porn are left unanswered by the church, struggling women will pursue answers elsewhere. Women who believe in Jesus need faithful disciplers to help learn what it means to be sexually faithful women. Read: harvestusa.org/should-your-wo…

“If you abide in my word, you are truly my disciples, and you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” - John 8:31-32

The solution to every kind of shame is Christ. Learn more about "You Are Not Alone: Biblical Counsel for Women Struggling with Masturbation" by Molly Bertles Learn more ➡️ harvestusa.org/books/you-are-…

Today’s article from Stephen Moss shares his story of disentangling his self-conception from his battles with same-sex desires. He chronicles his journey from an identity based on stereotypes and tribalism to one of freedom in Christ. Read more ⬇️ harvestusa.org/disentangling-…

May the thought of seeing him, as he is, turn your eyes from worthless things. “Turn my eyes from looking at worthless things; and give me life in your ways.” - Psalm 119:37

The Bible encourages us to confess to others and to both help and be helped by others in the body of Christ (again, Galatians 6:1-2; James 5:16). Finding someone of the same gender as you with whom to be fully honest with is one of many wise steps you can take as you fight porn.

Today’s article by Mark Sanders teaches us that attraction is much deeper than instinctual sexual desire and what makes for a truly beautiful marriage is not butterflies in your stomach, but a lifelong commitment to sacrificial love. Read ⬇️ harvestusa.org/same-sex-attra…

“Marriage is about changing me; it’s one way in which God is making his people more into the men and women he intends them to be—those who know that it is more blessed to give than to receive.” - Mark Sanders

GIVEAWAY! Enter for a chance to win one of 5 copies of Sex in a Broken World by Paul David Tripp! Winners will be drawn on March 2 and notified by email. Only residents within the United States are eligible to win. Click here to enter: gleam.io/MaynL/sex-in-a…

Habitually turning to sex to escape present suffering makes it harder for us to grasp the joy and hope of the gospel; so, too, when we grow in love for Christ and in confidence in his promises, we find strength and comfort to endure suffering for his sake.

In the dialogue on gay desire in the broader church, two terms rise to the surface: attraction and orientation. Lack of definition has caused much confusion and debate. Today's article helps us think carefully and biblically about these terms. Read ⬇️ harvestusa.org/attraction-and…

“Do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility count others more significant than yourselves. Let each of you look not only to his own interests, but also to the interests of others.” - Philippians 2:3-4

We must understand that our hearts are engaged in every moment of life.

Any one behavior is the fruit of deeper desires and thoughts of the heart.

Women and Same-Sex Attachments: Longing for a True Home by Ellen Mary Dykas Today's article walks us through Ellen's experience of ministering to countless women who have wrestled with unhealthy and sinful same-sex attachments. Read below ⬇️ harvestusa.org/women-and-same…

“The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. He makes me lie down in green pastures. He leads me beside still waters. He restores my soul. He leads me in paths of righteousness for his name's sake.” - Psalm 23:1-3

“But each person is tempted when he is lured and enticed by his own desire. Then desire when it has conceived gives birth to sin, and sin when it is fully grown brings forth death.” - James 1:14-15

Time is running out to enter our giveaway! We’re still giving away five copies of Paul Tripp’s excellent book Sex in a Broken World: How Christ Redeems What Sin Distorts. The deadline to enter is THIS Saturday, February 28th! Enter here: gleam.io/MaynL/sex-in-a…

If someone in your congregation was struggling with same-sex attraction, would you be able to confidently offer help? Here are four biblical doctrines pastors should keep in mind as they disciple those struggling with same-sex attraction. Read ⬇️ harvestusa.org/help-for-pasto…

"He brought them out of darkness and the shadow of death, and burst their bonds apart." Psalm 107:14