Fragrant Mandrakes
17Song of Songs 7:13a KJV: The mandrakes give a smell NIV: The mandrakes send out their fragrance, NASB: The mandrakes have given forth fragrance; Given what we’ve seen [...]
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Checking Out Grandma
I’m not proud of it, but I’ve checked out my wife’s grandmothers more times than I can count. Now, let me clarify. I’m not saying I’ve lusted [...]
Terrible as an Army with Banners – Song of Songs 6:4
Song of Songs 6:4c KJV: Terrible as an army with banners NIV: As majestic as troops with banners NASB: As awesome as an army with banners Don’t get me wrong; I’ve [...]
Shameless Children
How should biblical modesty be applied to kids in the home, in front of immediate family? Can kids just go around naked? [...]
Full Slut Mode
When my wife and I go out on a date, I always like it when she gives me a little something to look at. Some eye candy. Something to keep my eyes and thoughts coming back for [...]
The Bible on Swearing
I thought the idea strange —one series of sounds from someone's mouth forms an unacceptable word while another series of sounds makes an acceptable word. Sounds are sounds, right? But like a "good" Christian noob, I obeyed first and asked questions later. [...]
Mind Your Modesty
I don’t stick to what most people would consider “conventional Christian” views on wardrobe choices. Maybe you don’t, either. So to be clear, [...]
A Seal – Song of Songs 8:6
Song of Songs 8:6a KJV: Set me as a seal upon thine heart, / As a seal upon thine arm: NIV: Place me like a seal over your heart, / like a seal on your arm; NASB: Put me like [...]
It’s What You Make of It – Halloween
In both Easter and Christmas, we’ve seen Christians attempt to redeem the festivals and holy days of pagan religions by freeing the harmless customs from the ungodly [...]
Christian Jewishness
Many months ago, I asked Freya to consider sharing some insights from her family’s heritage, expecting a fascinating look into a culture that has so much to do with our [...]
The Christian Strip Tease – Soul Stuff
So, your husband asked you to strip for him, and after his incessant begging, you’ve reluctantly agreed. Or perhaps you’ve got a special night coming up, and you [...]
Preach Hell like Jesus: Parables and other Teachings
Did Jesus participate in hellfire preaching on the street corner? Let's take a look at what He said, where He said it, and to whom He said it. [...]
Why Not Match the Carpet to the Drapes?
I’m sure you’ve heard the phrase, “The carpet doesn’t match the drapes.” Well, maybe you haven’t. Perhaps you’ve lived your whole [...]
Preach Hell Like Jesus: Hadēs
How (not what) did Jesus teach on hell? Today we look at Hades in Jesus' teachings to see if his example supports hellfire preaching. [...]
Naked Snow Angels
Okay, time for a confession from a weirdo. When it snows, I totally want to see my wife go out in nothing but some furry boots and heavy gloves, and lay down, and make a [...]
My Joseph Journey – The Filth
When I was a child, my parents took me to a local race track with a communal urinal full of yellowed ice and the fetid bugs that had fallen from the fluorescent frivolity [...]
Quick as a Flash – When My Wife Flashes Me
It can be creative or simple, private or public, unique or repetitive, lighting quick or seconds long, fully bared or underweared. I’ve given my wife a green light, [...]
Every Delicacy, New and Old, for You
Song of Songs 7:13b-d KJV: And at our gates are _all manner of pleasant _fruits, / New and old, / Which I have laid up for thee, O my beloved. NIV: and at our door is every [...]
Should Christians Wear Bikinis
I recall hearing a story about the grade school daughter of some church leaders who attended a slumber party at a friend’s house. “Bring your swimsuit,” her [...]
Healthy Truth #3 – Contentment
Truth #3 – My contentment will not derive from numbers or my appearance. This is a tough one, but it’s so crucial that much of the Bible teaches on it. Let’s [...]