Question: Is it okay to have sex with my husband when I am having my periods? Answer: There are several Old Testament passages telling husbands not to have sexual relations with their wife during her period. Leviticus 15:19-24 talks about the impurity of a woman during her monthly flow. Verse 24 says, “And if any […]
Sleeping together before marriage
Question: The following questions have been grouped together: What does the Bible say about living together and sleeping together before marriage? I’ve just contracted herpes and I was told that it’s an STD. My husband and I have never had sex before we were married so how did this happen? Does it mean that one […]
Masturbation
Question: I have been reading the write ups on your website recently and I have found them very helpful and inspirational. I am 28 years old and a Christian but I have struggled with masturbation and pornography since I was 11 years old. There have been times I have enjoyed temporal victories and stayed away […]
Women and the Bible
Question: Does God love women? Answer: This is an interesting question, but it certainly has a Scriptural answer. First let me remind you that it says in Genesis: “So God created man in His own image; in the image of God He created him; male and female He created them.” (Genesis 1:27) In other words […]
Same-Sex “Marriage”
The Supreme Court of the United States said that Same Sex “Marriage” is legal across the land. Some people say, “Well, if the Supreme Court says it is ok, then there must not be anything wrong with it.” No, it is not right just because the Supreme Court says it is legal to marry […]
A Christian Worldview (Part 5 ) Noah, The Flood, and the Ice Age
“And the Lord was sorry that He had made man on the earth, and He was grieved in His heart. 7 So the Lord said, “I will destroy man whom I have created from the face of the earth, both man and beast, creeping thing and birds of the air, for I am sorry that […]
What does the Bible say about being Gay?
by Gary T. Panell Is it ok to be Gay According to the Bible? No doubt you have seen these signs that read, “IT’S OK TO BE GAY!” I’m sure these signs have encouraged some people to feel right about their gay lifestyle. Or others, who have been considering a gay lifestyle, may even decide […]
Psalm 23 from the Sheep’s Perspective
Psalm 23 from the Sheep’s Perspective Compiled by Gary T. Panell Psalm 23 A Psalm of David. “The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. He makes me to lie down in green pastures; He leads me beside the still waters. He restores my soul; He leads me in the paths of righteousness for […]
Wine in the Bible
Wine in the Bible by Gary T. Panell A lot of people think that the Bible condones drinking of alcohol because it talks about wine. They say, “Didn’t Jesus make wine for a wedding?” What many people don’t know is that the word “wine” in the Bible is a generic term. The context (words before […]
Not living under the same roof yet, though married
Question: Hi, was just reading one of your articles, to which I can relate to. My husband and I married three years ago and have not lived under the same roof yet. We have been in a long time relationship of 19 years. After three years we decided to ease into living together.