1 Korintiečiams 6:18

Whenever someone asks us if we believe in premarital sex we respond by saying “yes and no.” It’s a confusing answer at first, but it gives us an opportunity to make an important point. God affirms our sexuality as human beings and we ­can’t suddenly become asexual. For this reason, we believe in premarital sexuality. We are quick to follow up, however, by saying that having genital sex before marriage is clearly not in line with God’s principles. 

Tired of dating disasters, disappointments, and train wrecks? This five-day devotional will cut straight to the chase and lay out a practical plan that will help promote a healthy and enjoyable dating experience by sharing proven principles and tips that can be applied throughout the journey of exploring the relationship.

As New York pastor Rich Villodas defines it, a deeply formed life is a life marked by integration, intersection, intertwining, and interweaving, holding together multiple layers of spiritual formation. This kind of life calls us to be people who cultivate lives with God in prayer, move toward reconciliation, work for justice, have healthy inner lives, and see our bodies and sexuality as gifts to steward.

God doesn't hate dating, but He does have an opinion on relationships. He doesn’t hate dating apps, but He does want you to be wise in how you go about finding love. Explore what God thinks about where you date, who you date, how you date, and what you do on dates to ensure you’re ready to date for the right reasons in a way that honors and glorifies God.