The Virgin Monologues–Never Been Kissed: By Krystal Esmerelda

I’ve always been different, peculiar some might say. As a child when kids my age were playing with dolls, I was playing “baptism” in my bathtub. As a teenager when girls were dating, I was writing in my prayer journal and getting knee deep in the Word. Still as a 23 year old young woman, I get strange looks and comments whenever I proudly reveal to people that I am a virgin—by choice. If that doesn’t leave them speechless, imagine the gasps I get when I tell them that I have NEVER been kissed either.

What made me want to remain a virgin until marriage?

After watching the lives of others and seeing all of the heartache and spiritual turmoil that goes along with premarital sex and ungodly relationships, I decided that I didn’t want that for my life. So one day, I told God that I wanted something more; I wanted to have a different story–while at the same time changing the world’s stereotypical image of what virginity looks and acts like. He said to me, “According to your faith let it be unto you.” From then on, I was determined to live a life of purity. And what further encouraged my decision was learning about Oxytocin in college. Oxytocin is a hormone that God gave to us women for the purpose of bonding and connecting on a deeper, more intimate level. This hormone is released in our brains during sex and breastfeeding to create feelings of love, warmth, and intimacy. Oxytocin has a lot to do with those messy soul ties. I don’t want to take a gamble at being connected to anyone who God NEVER intended for my life.

Never been kissed

My decision to live a life of purity is more so about my decision to please God, it’s not about “saving myself for marriage”; I want to make God smile. I want to honor God with EVERYTHING that I have, so my lips, hips, and fingertips belong to Him too. I don’t kiss because I have NO intention of taking things further. God’s tells us to shun the very presence of evil 1 Thessalonians 5:22. Kissing is foreplay—it’s stimulation. People always tell me that there are “levels” of kissing. Really? Is tongue okay? What about an opened mouth kiss? Where does a Christian draw the line? All I know is that kissing leads to more stimulation, and that stimulation becomes a train in motion. It’s kind of hard to stop a train that’s going full speed ahead, because usually once you stop, the damage is already done. A “peck” is going to get old—QUICK! It doesn’t take much to stimulate the flesh, and once you tire of the peck, you’re going to want more; flesh is INSATIABLE! Did you know that the endorphins released during a kiss are around 200 times MORE powerful than an anesthetic drug? Don’t tell me that kissing can’t start a fire.

Refuse to compromise! 

I didn’t solo date until I was in my twenties (my own decision). Not too long ago, I was getting to know a guy who I quickly found out was a manipulator. I always say that what discernment doesn’t reveal, time will tell. He tried to guilt me about simple little things here and there to get his way. What this told me was that if he was trying to use a guilt trip on simple things to get his way, how much further would he go to get me to change my stance on pre-marital sex? I broke it off with that Trespasser.

Your life, Your standard

Your virginity whether renewed or sustained is your birthright and it should be held in the highest regard; it’s a gift to be freely given to your God ordained husband. You should never “lose” your virginity; it’s only a loss when it’s robbed from you or given away before time. I personally don’t want to “lose” my virginity to some guy who’s just passing through, instead, I want to gift myself to my God ordained husband in exchange for a lifetime of Christ like love, honor, and respect. Who wouldn’t want the same for themselves? God is the God of ALL flesh, not just my flesh or a select few. He can and WILL keep anyone who wants to be kept. If you’ve done things differently in the past, make a life change TODAY, it’s NEVER too late. Sexual sin not only harms you, it puts another soul in jeopardy as well, don’t contributes to ANYONE’s downfall. God is BIGGER than your past and you are NOT your mistakes. God is no respecter of persons; the same God Who is keeping me, can keep you too. Let Him make you whole today and He will use even that past brokenness for your good and His glory. It’s NOT always easy, but it’s ALWAYS worth it!

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Dating: 101- Waiting to Kiss until your Wedding Day? By Heather Lindsey

Dating: 101- Waiting to Kiss until your Wedding Day? 
Sounds crazy right? I did this for 1 year and 8 months. My husband and I kissed for the first time on our wedding day—August 14^th 2010. Before I get into it.. let’s talk about dating.

You think dating is all about you. It’s a chance for you to get all your needs met, have some sex every now and then and repent afterwards, always have a date, someone to call, someone to snuggle up with and listen to all of life’s worries. It’s not. Not at all. You may be surprised but if you’re a Christian and you really love God like you say you do—everything you do will glorify Him. Dating shouldn’t be “easy”—YOU should suffer. You probably think that I sound crazy, but don’t stop reading. Hear me out.

When you date God’s way—you most likely have some wrong thinking from dating your own way or the world’s way which includes selfish ways of thinking.  Which means you still think it’s okay to stay the night together, pet heavily, maybe or maybe not go all the way and repent afterwards, to snuggle, to deep throat kiss for 20 minutes, to dry hump but not quite go all the way. Yes—we have to talk about these things because it’s going on after church service. We’re going to church and hearing the word but we leave confused on how to operate in a godly relationship.  SEX won’t make you one with a person. Sex destroys relationships and it’s a horrible void filler. You’ll continue to have sex and then you won’t find the breaks you can’t quit figure out how to stop. Sex releases a hormone called oxytocin, or the bonding hormone. That hormone is also released during foreplay, breastfeeding and stimulation of certain body parts. SO you wonder why you cannot get over that person after he cheats.. or she leaves? That’s why. You have bonded yourself to yet another person. Then you run and try to get into another relationship to continue to fill all of these voids. A person will NEVER ever, fill those voids in your heart!! You will continue to spray perfume on your body while refusing to take a shower! Get in the shower and scrub yourself! Let GOD make you whole! Let Him complete you! Sex was designed for marriage alone! When you have sex outside of marriage it “clouds” your view of the person you’re dating. Then, when the smoke clears.. you break up, divorce because you say you “grew apart”—well, that person fit your dysfunction and nobody told you to marry them anyway! Matter of fact, God was pulling on your heart as you were walking down the aisle and you had this gut feeling.. or a red flat that said NO! This isn’t right! But I’ve invited all these people, my parents love him—I cannot leave him. He loves me. And I love  him too.. I think? I mean, he has a great job and he treats me right. ALL of those things are irrelevant to God’s leading and guiding. Obey Him quickly. If you’re already married and now you see WHY God told you to not do it.. the bible is clear. It says to remain as you are. Figure it out.

You may think that your standard is quite high. Your friends tell you that you’re crazy that nobody is going to live up to your standards. But what’s deceiving YOU is that you lower your standards because you think that nobody can live up to them so fear creeps into your heart and says “just lower it, everybody else is doing it and they seem pretty happy.” So you lower your standard and date randoms. (ranndoms defined: A man or woman you will never marry, but you date them because you’re lonely and bored). So then you end up in another relationship.. with a guy or girl that you sorta like. Do you think God can bring your mate into your life if your relationship seat is taken?! Your motive for being single just cannot be so God can “bless” you with a mate but to serve GOD with all of your being—having ONE heart and one mind to worship HIM with your entire being! That should be your purpose for being single!

And There’s NOTHING wrong with your 50 “standards”–but you better make sure that you’re all those things on your little list. Don’t put a ton of pressure on a guy to be something that you aren’t . Granted, the man is supposed to be a leader, and that’s a given but my husband wasn’t EVERYTHING on my list. He grew and developed into an amazing man and now.. my dream guy. He’s still working on some stuff and I’m thankful for grace. The same grace he gives me as I need to work on things as well!  So if your guy or girl has the basics—stop being them down every two minutes because they haven’t changed 100%. You aren’t perfect either—as much as we’d like to think we were.

A Few Tips Courting God’s Way

1. Set boundaries. No seriously. You cannot expect to do things God’s way if you keep rubbing, licking, laying, cuddling, watching late night movies with one foot in the world and one foot in the kingdom. When my husband and I dated, we never cuddled, stayed the night together, saw each other naked, kissed.. nothing! He hadn’t paid the price for me so he didn’t deserve me until our wedding day.
2. .Pray together and have bible study. Whatever you fill your mind up with—you’ll desire. So if you’re pumping sex-like movies and concerts with disgusting language—what else do you think you’ll go home and want to do?
3. You’re going toYes. You’ll suffer dating. As I noted above, it shouldn’t feel good to develop emotionally & see a “mirror” of yourself. This takes work but you’ll see yourself grow and get better. It’s really worth it.
4. Men—you’re not supposed to be a “stumbling” block (1 Corinthians 8:9) for your one day wife. How can you be a stumbling block? STOP putting pressure on her to have sex outside of marriage! Stop touching and rubbing on her while watching a movie late at night. BE a leader! It’s time for our men to step up and do what God called them to do! If you really want your girl to respect you—respect her body.
5. Watch your words. Words are powerful and you cannot build up while tearing down! Stop thinking that you’re so perfect! Don’t be hard on the person you’re courting if they aren’t “everything” on your list! People need time to grow and develop into “all of your things.” And when you pressure them right away to be perfect, it discourages them.
6. Ask yourself what is your motive for wanting to be in a relationship. Is it to fill a void? Is it because you’re getting older and your “clock” is ticking? Marriage is supposed to be a very serious, lifetime commitment and it’s not to be taken lightly.
7. Listen to your guy or girl. If they bring up things—listen to them. They are bringing them up for a reason and if they’re closest to you—they should be able to speak into your life without you getting mad.
8. Submit your relationship to a godly couple. Don’t tell everyone your business. Be very selective as your heart is a garden and it will grow negative things. So find a great relationship and watch them—see how they treat with each other and see if they have the right fruit. If so, ask if they can mentor you.
9. Ladies—watch if you aren’t submitting to Christ—what makes you think you’ll submit to a one-day husband?  Practice submitting to Christ as a single (both men and women)—so when you get married—you’ll all be on the same page.
10. Keep Jesus first. Period. It may be nice to spend a ton of time together but make sure you aren’t distracting each other. Your focus must always be Christ at all costs. So don’t sit on the phone all night or hang out super late if it’s going to distract you from waking up and spending time with God! If God isn’t first—your relationship won’t be successful. Period.

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 The Author, Heather Lindsey is the Co-Founder of The Gathering Oasis and is a minister and teacher of God’s word. She and her husband, Cornelius Lindsey travel internationally and domestically and share Christ. For more information you can find Heather’s Blog: http://heatherllindsey.blogspot.com/ or their ministry website: www.thegonow.com.

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What’s it Like to be a Thirty Year Old Virgin? By Lindsey Isham

Well, it depends on the day… ha, ha.  But seriously, I won’t lie, it’s not the easiest thing in the world!

I am like any other girl who wants to get married, have lots of sex with my husband, and have kids.

I pray for my future husband …wherever he is. Sometimes I wonder what he’s doing and what the heck is taking him so long to find me… ha, ha.

But I don’t always think about being 30 and single. I have a very fun life and love living it. Yet…I won’t deny that thoughts like  “Why am I still single?” pop into my head. Occasionally ,when I see a family at the beach playing together with the husband hugging’ on his wife, I think, that looks like a lot of fun!

If you are wondering if I wish I would have had sex by now, then the answer is “No”.  I would wait another 30 years if I had to if that’s what it took to wait for my husband.  He’s the only one I want to share those things with.

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Lindsey Isham has been working with singles for over thirteen years and has traveled nationwide, speaking to audiences ranging from junior high girls to collegiate women about relationships and sexual purity.

Newlywed Life–The Adjustment: By Jennifer Lucy Tyler

Adjusted: Having achieved an often specified and usually harmonious relationship with the environment or with other individuals.

Many people have asked me, “How’s married life?” During the first few months, the closest answer to the truth I could give them is that, “Married life is an adjustment.”

I was married to the love of my life Jeffrey Tyler on September 24, 2011. From that day forward my life forever changed for the better. I am with a man that truly loves me (in all of my quirkiness and moodiness) for me. My bed stays warm. When I’m sick, I have someone to take care of me.When I feel like having someone taste the new dishes that I’ve cooked, I always have a taste tester. When I need someone to vent too, or just chat with about the action of the day, he’s there. When I feel the urge to have sex, yep, he’s there! It doesn’t get any better than that folks! Yet with all of the wonderful feelings of being on Cloud 9, marriage is still an adjustment. Now an adjustment can be positive or negative; it’s all in how you handle and receive change. No matter how long you have known your spouse, you are still in a new realm of things when you make the commitment of “marriage!” Becoming one in marriage is a beautiful experience! You start finishing one another sentences; you begin to anticipate needs of your spouse, this is the beginning of a wonderful journey. However, do not enter into this experience without wisdom and understanding that there is an enemy that hates marriage and will use every attempt in the book for you to part from the covenant you made on that special day.

“Making your ear attentive to skillful and godly Wisdom and inclining and directing your heart and mind to understanding [applying all your powers to the quest for it];” Proverbs 2:2 (Amplified)

After our wedding we spent an amazing week in Montego Bay, Jamaica in a beautiful 5 star resort. We were truly in paradise! As the week came to a close we were excited about going home to start our new lives together. The first night home as we climbed into bed, I was overtaken with a surge of emotions. You would think I would be jumping for joy! I mean, prior to getting married I had experienced 6 years of abstinence and now that I was with my husband there should be no issues right?! Wrong! That night, as I was lying with my husband fear overtook my body so much that I could do nothing but cry. Fear shook my body so violently I began to hyperventilate. My thoughts sounded something like this, “Oh my God, what have I done? He’s really here to stay. Did I make the right choice? Did I get married too soon? What did I do?”

Now before marriage, Jeff and I had been friends for years. During our courtship we had 6 months of pre-marital counseling. Along with counseling we had the complete peace of God and received confirmation that we were in the right season to be married. Our parents, pastors, and counselors were in agreement and support that we were ready to get married! So where did this fear come from all of a sudden?

When anyone hears news of the kingdom and doesn’t take it in, it just remains on the surface, and so the Evil One comes along and plucks it right out of that person’s heart. (Matthew 13:19, Message)

I had been single for several years and had never lived with a man before. This was all new to me and of course there would be some nervous feelings about it. Yet, one thing God isn’t is fear and those feelings I was experiencing did not come from God. They were from the enemy who wanted me to doubt all of the words we received from God about our marriage. Those negative thoughts were designed for me to doubt the decision we made and disrupt my peace. Now you may not experience a dramatic anxiety attack after marriage, but you must stand on guard for things that will attempt to disrupt your peace during this adjustment period.

Well thank the Lord that I married a man of God. In tears I shared my feelings with Jeff and instead of getting offended, he immediately began to pray with me. He began to pray the word of God over that situation and as he was praying it was like heaviness was leaving my body. He held me close, wiped my tears and prayed. Everyday after that I experienced sweet peaceful sleep.

When you lie down, you shall not be afraid; yes, you shall lie down, and your sleep shall be sweet. (Proverbs 3:24, Amplified)

Today, I can’t imagine my husband not in my bed! Since that day, I had other moments of challenging and fun “adjustments.” Finally cooking and having someone there to eat my food was a good “adjustment.” Getting used to being available sexually for my husband was indeed an “adjustment.” Most times, I enjoyed that adjustment! ☺ Nonetheless, even when I was tired, it was an adjustment I knew to make.

Going in our bathroom and seeing that the toothpaste was squeezed from the middle instead of the bottom was an “adjustment!” Was that his washcloth that was slightly touching mine? An Adjustment. Which house on which side of the family you spend time with on holidays? An Adjustment. Not running to mom and dad for everything, yet instead depending on your spouse? An Adjustment. You get the picture. Sure some of these things might sound petty to you, or you may be able to relate. But wherever you are in the beginning of your marriage, you are bound to experience some adjustments. I’ve decided that I am going to enjoy these adjustments because it’s all a part of God’s plan of becoming one with my spouse. There are adjustments for both of us.

Everyday is a day to choose to enjoy adjusting for the sake of becoming one and being in harmony with the product of your intelligent choice. You did choose and say “I do” to this person right? Don’t forget in the midst of surprising adjustments that he or she was your choice! Don’t forget the feelings of euphoria you had when you first said “I do!” Don’t forget why you even chose to accept the proposal or propose in the first place! Now let’s get to adjusting! Now repeat this after me, “I can do ALL things, through Christ who strengthens me!” (Philippians 4:13). You aren’t in this journey alone. Remember your marriage involves three people, you, your spouse, and the Holy Spirit. Don’t leave your “helper” out of the marriage. Invite Him in!

Prayer- Dear Heavenly Father, I ask for your guidance when it comes to being the spouse you have called me to be. Holy Spirit, continue to lead me into all truth and give me wisdom on my spouse. Help me to make this Adjustment one of ease as I flow into the role that you’ve called me to. Thank you in advance for your wisdom as I learn to dwell with my spouse according to knowledge. In Jesus Name, I pray, Amen.

*This is an excerpt from Jennifer Lucy Tyler’s upcoming book due to be released Jan 2013.*

 

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Jennifer Tyler is a young woman who has discovered that her life’s purpose is to empower and encourage others by providing them the tools they need to discover their purpose and ultimately walk in wholeness. She uses her life experiences of overcoming drug abuse, abortion, low self esteem, homosexuality and promiscuity; along with Biblical principles, to help others who desire to walk in victory. Jeff Tyler was a 28 year old male virgin, until his wedding day with Jennifer in September 2011. He boldly proclaims to others the power and importance of saving oneself for marriage. He has traveled throughout the DC Metro area speaking on the power of abstinence.

Radiant Singleness–Krissy’s Story: By Leslie Ludy

…the fullness of Him who fills all in all
Ephesians 1:23

My sister-in-law, Krissy, chose to set her life apart for Christ at a young age.  As an outflow of her devotion to Him, she made a decision to live faithfully for her future husband; not to give her heart, emotions, or body away in temporary relationships, but to wait for the man God would one day bring into her life.  As Krissy entered her twenties, she still had never been in a relationship.   Guys had shown interest in her, but Krissy was holding out for a man who’s life was completely centered around Jesus Christ; a man who would not merely appreciate her personality and outward appearance, but would be captivated by the supernatural beauty that flowed from the center of her being.

Though she deeply desired to be married and raise a family, Krissy lived her single years entirely focused on Jesus Christ.  No matter where she was, she poured out her life for Him, loving and serving everyone around her.  She didn’t put off living until she finally met her future husband – instead, she lived fully and radiantly each and every day, drawing rich fulfillment and joy from her passionate romance with Jesus Christ.  She wasn’t obsessed with making herself attractive to the opposite sex.  Rather, she was consumed with her Heavenly Prince.  The only applause that mattered to her was His.

Krissy was (and is) a physically attractive woman.  But she did not possess the kind of pop-culture charm that appeals to most modern men. She didn’t spend her time and energy becoming more alluring to the world or attractive to guys.  Instead, she spent her time and energy serving the poor, teaching small children, going to the mission field, and sharing the gospel with hurting people.  She was marked by the kind of purity and innocence that today’s men usually scoff at.

As her twenties passed and she embarked upon her thirties, people began to pressure her to try to snag a guy while she still could.

“You should move to a big city where there are more available men,” some suggested.  ”Why don’t you start trying a little harder to get guys’ attention?” others urged.

It was tempting to listen to these well-meaning words.  She wasn’t getting any younger, and she longed for an earthly love story.  Most of the godly men she met were already married.  What if she never met anyone?  What if she never got married?

But the gentle words of her Lord resonated through her soul, “Am I enough?”

Even if He never brought a man into her life, Krissy resolved to remain fully set-apart for Him.  Jesus Christ, not the hope of an earthly romance, was the focus of her existence and the source of her fulfillment.  Even without an earthly love story, her Heavenly Prince was more than enough.  She wasn’t living for guys.  She wasn’t living for an earthly romance.  She was living for Him.

One day, as Krissy was teaching a Bible study, a young man named Scott walked into the room.  He was thirty-six years old, and had never given his heart to a woman.  He’d been holding out for a Christ-like princess and waiting faithfully for her all of his life.  As he listened to Krissy speak passionately about Jesus Christ, Scott was intrigued. The more he observed of her life, the more fascinated he became.  She wasn’t like other girls – even other Christian girls.  She never changed her personality around him or tried to impress him by saying or doing the right thing.  She was far more focused on Christ than she was on trying to turn his head or win his heart.

After a two-year friendship, Scott asked Krissy to marry him.  After much prayer, she said yes.  Their friendship and romance was beautiful, tender, sweet and pure – with Christ always at the center.

I will never forget Scott and Krissy’s wedding.  The room was flooded with the brilliant presence of God.  I could almost see Christ standing there applauding, His eyes beaming with love and tears of joy glistening on His face as He watched His precious princess walk down the aisle as a sparklingly pure bride.

Krissy had remained faithful and set-apart for Him and for her future husband since the age of twelve.  And now she was receiving His blessing, His reward.

Today, Scott and Krissy have three sweet children.  Her dream of having a family has come true.  And yet, the foundation of her existence is still her passionate, ongoing romance with Jesus Christ.  He is still her first love and the Lord of her life.  And her stunning beauty comes from His radiant life within her.

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The Truth About Sex: By LaKita Garth

People talk as if sex is as uncontrollable as the beating of your heart, breathing oxygen or going to the bathroom. They talk as though if they were deprived of sex, they would die.

Let’s take going to the bathroom for an example. Kids learn from an early age to control the urge to go to the bathroom. If you are reading this article, chances are everyone in your peer group, including yourself, no longer wears a diaper. By the time you entered kindergarten, you were expected to have mastery over your bladder and your bowels.

And if you came to school and lost control of these functions, what happened to you? You were laughed at because all of your classmates—and some of the teachers, for that matter—thought that something was seriously wrong with you.

As necessary as it is to empty one’s bladder and bowels, we still have full expectations and confidence that five-year-olds can master them. I’ve yet to hear about diaper distribution programs at elementary schools for those who choose not to control themselves.

If a child cannot or chooses not to control himself, what do we do? We send them home until they learn, or send them to a special school.

Going to the bathroom is a bodily function so necessary that if you don’t go, you can and will die. Toxins will back up into your system. Not going to the bathroom would be 100 percent fatal for all six billion people on this planet. You will die if you do not go to the bathroom. Yet we entrust five-year-olds to have mastery over this bodily function before they start kindergarten.

We have higher expectations for kindergarteners to master a function that has fatal consequences if not performed than we have for young adults with a function that is not fatal if not performed. I am not denying that the desire to have sex is not powerful—it is—but sex is a bodily function that is under your complete control. If you never had sex, nothing bad would happen to you.

Nobody has ever died from not having sex. I have yet to read the obituary section of the newspaper where it says, “Johnny, 16, died of virginity.” Yet there are young people dying everyday because they bought into the lie that they can’t be expected to control their sexual urges.

Before my wedding I was asked to speak to the football team at my alma mater, the University of Southern California, on the topic of sexual abstinence. I was a cheerleader at my university, and I counted it a privilege to be invited to address my team (who happened to be national champions!) during a chapel service. I jumped in feet first on the topic of sex.

As I talked with the football players, I heard answers and comments that I hadn’t anticipated. They were far more mature and took the subject of abstinence a lot more seriously than I had expected. When I asked whether or not sex was uncontrollable, one young man responded, “There are few things that are uncontrollable to a disciplined man.” I wanted to bow down and kiss his feet and wipe his cleats with my hair—but I abstained. The entire team agreed that having sex is a matter of choice—sometimes a very hard one—a choice under your complete control.

Kobe Bryant, one of the NBA’s biggest stars, was once the darling of the American public. He was voted “Favorite Athlete” by Nickelodeon and had endorsements from all the highest Fortune 500 companies, brands like Nike, Coke and McDonalds. The endorsements brought in more than $12 million a year, on top of his $13 million-a-year contract with the Lakers.

Speaker, Media Consultant, Emmy-nominated TV Personality, & Author of what many leaders call “the Bible” of abstinence education, “The Naked Truth,” Lakita Garth-Wright speaks to hundreds of thousands of young people across the U.S. and the world every year. For more information on Lakita Garth-Wright, log onto

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