Questions about Sex, God and Snowboarding

Sometimes I think odd thoughts.  Today I was thinking about how my son loves snowboarding.  It is the same passion and desire I had as a figure skater. Remembering that love ...Read More

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Tools for a Deeply Connected Relationship

When two people commit to each other they do so believing their love is strong and want it to grow even stronger over time.  My dad used to call marriage a Mutual Admiration Society Read More...

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Next Couple's Intimacy Retreat ........................ Sept 22-25, 2011 at the beautiful Pan Pacific Hotel, Seattle

September 22-25, 2011 at the Pan Pacific Hotel on South Lake Union, Seattle
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The Enigma of Love

…do you know how much I love you? …do you know how grateful I am that you are in my life? …that you love me so? …that you are there when I call - always with an unwavering fierce love and undivided support?
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The ever-loaded premarital sex question …

Question from a reader:
Dear Tina,
I've read some of your material that discusses how the church’s teaching that sex outside of marriage is "bad" leads to violence. The Bible talks plenty about fornication and lust, etc. What exactly is your view on premarital sex and heavy petting when two single people are dating?
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Beloved Sex - A New Covenant Sexual Life

A Blog Series - God’s Hope in the Gift of Sexual Desire and Sexual Expression
Blog Seven of Eight

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Eros – the physical expression of extravagant love

Recently I sat in one of my favorite places on the planet – a place of such creative extravagance that it is impossible to not inhale the presence of God. Read More...

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Desire – Can We Be Trusted?

You do not have to be afraid of emotions for Eros is the true healer. You only need to cultivate the passions that bind you to others and to the living world.
-Carl Jung
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The Vow of 'Onah and Other Jewish Attitudes About Sex

A Blog Series - God’s Hope in the Gift of Sexual Desire and Sexual Expression
Blog Six of Eight - The Vow of 'Onah and Other Jewish Attitudes About Sex

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Can Erotic Love be Passionate, Sensual and Holy?

A Blog Series - God’s Hope in the Gift of Sexual Desire and Sexual Expression
Blog Five of Eight – Song of Songs

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Passion - it is so fun to live!

Last weekend I spoke at a day-long couple's seminar. My workshops were called "Dancing in the Sheets - Claiming God's Gift of Sexual Passion." It was a blast! There is nothing like a huge room stuffed with couples all wanting more ... more connection in their marriage, more meaning-filled sex, Read More...

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The Cherubs in the Holy of Holies of the Jerusalem Temple

A Blog Series - God’s Hope in the Gift of Sexual Desire and Sexual Expression
Blog Four of Eight - The Cherubs in the Holy of Holies of the Jerusalem Temple
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Entering the Holy Tabernacle and Entering Sacred Union

A Blog Series - God’s Hope in the Gift of Sexual Desire and Sexual Expression
Blog Three of Eight - Entering the Holy Tabernacle and Entering Sacred Union

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The Story of Mirrors

A Blog Series - God’s Hope in the Gift of Sexual Desire and Sexual Expression
Blog Two of Eight – The Story of Mirrors

This series of eight weekly blogs shares powerful SEX POSITIVE stories from our Judeo/Christian heritage. Read More...

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Sex Shame and the Church - The Eclipse of God's Gift

Blog Series - God’s Hope in the Gift of Sexual Desire and Sexual Expression

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