(Article by Shelly, and introduction by ChristianGrandparenting.net) Today’s grandparents are faced with challenges unlike any other time in human history, especially in the arena of sexuality. The Sexual Revolution has changed the face of sexuality in many ways for which grandparents are seeking help and answers. How do we deal with all the modern attitudes towards … [Read more...]
“I Couldn’t Wait To Make Love To Her!”
Several years ago after delivering “The Steps of Intimacy” mini-lecture to a packed house at a junior college in Colorado, a young man raised his hand and said, “Shelly, you’re talking about me right now. I want to tell you my story.” I said, “Great, tell it!” He introduced himself to the college class. “I’m 25, I’m coming back to school to get my Master’s Degree and I … [Read more...]
Girls Are Like A Crockpot
Girls are like a crockpot. It takes them awhile to get warmed up. God created our daughters to respond sexually by what they hear and how they feel about his words. That's why romance novels, even Christian romance novels, are such a big draw for young women - women period! Chic flick movies, daytime soap operas and nighttime TV drama series are just as tempting. Remember the … [Read more...]
Guys Are Like A Microwave
God created our sons and daughters to grow up to be amazing men and women of God. He's got a great design for the human body. Guys are created to respond sexually by what they see. They're like a microwave. How long does it take for a microwave to get hot? Ding! Not very long! They're ready! Our sons get turned on by what they see. So when a girl with some cleavage walks into … [Read more...]
Your Son’s Biggest Sex Organ Is Not Between His Legs
Your son has all the right body parts to make sex work, but we don't want them to just yet. Your daughter has all of her body parts too, but we don't want them to work yet either. But where's your child's biggest sex organ? It's not between their legs - it's between their ears - it's their brain! All sex thought starts in their brain. As parents, we want our teenagers to start … [Read more...]
You’re A Good Parent and Your Kids Are Good Kids!
After being a teacher, speaker and coach in public and private school classrooms, auditoriums and gymnasiums over the past 35 years, I’ve observed a lot of teenage behavior and I’ve heard a lot of stories. Stories of heartache, loss, pain, regret, guilt, shame, condemnation, fear, anger, hatred, sexual sin & addiction, depression and suicide. It’s obvious to me that John … [Read more...]