Sex and Money

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This book is amazing as it deals with the sins that plague our lives in visceral unabashed terms.
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God bless

I listen to audio books driving back and forth to work.  I will certainly download this one, thanks.

Thanks David.

On a side note, I've often wondered why there's not much discussion of sex (in marriage) in Christian circles.  Most talk of sex in the Christian context has to do with not doing it - outside of marriage.  

I can't think of any Christian discussions regarding sex in marriage at all!
I mean.  I know I'm still a newlywed and all, but I certainly know its still a part of long-time married life as well.

In a Godly marriage, its healthy, right?
Why is NO one talking about it?

It feels to me like people are either embarrassed/bashful about it, or don't want to sound like they're bragging?

...aaaaaaand I killed the thread. LOL

I like sex inside marriage.

It feels to me like people are either embarrassed/bashful about it, or don't want to sound like they're bragging?

Perhaps people want to be a bit more private about what goes on in their bedroom.  It doesn't have to be embarrassment.

Also, there could also be the issue that some of us don't want to know what others are doing.  It is enough to say that it is an enjoyable activity for married couples to reconnect and bond with one another.  I don't need a play by play on positions or toys or anything like that from my Christian or non-Christian friends.  It is fun when my wife and I do it, but it is gross to hear about everyone else.

I'm not sure it's so never talked about.

Not trying to lead to a locked thread, but Mark Driscoll addressed it with his typical controversial flair in his marriage book (haven't read it and am neither endorsing not condemning).  Kevin Leman (sp?) "Sheet Music" is less edgy but very often recommended.

Haven't given this book a listen, but truly it's remarkable how much sin and struggle and pain -- both inside and outside of the Church -- revolve around sex and money.

Deepfriar wrote:I like sex inside marriage.

Word.

alldatndensum wrote:
Perhaps people want to be a bit more private about what goes on in their bedroom.  It doesn't have to be embarrassment.

Also, there could also be the issue that some of us don't want to know what others are doing.  It is enough to say that it is an enjoyable activity for married couples to reconnect and bond with one another.  I don't need a play by play on positions or toys or anything like that from my Christian or non-Christian friends.  It is fun when my wife and I do it, but it is gross to hear about everyone else.

I agree with you. I'm not one to hear about details in someone else's bedroom...
but I've seen it spoken about in a not-gross, not too-much-information context.

Its sex after all. Its not like its details for a bowel movement.

For example. I work in a call center. Out of the 200 employees, 90% of them are women.
When call volume is low, we have time to talk - and one of the very common topics is SEX.
...and these aren't GIRLS either having this discussion, but married WOMEN, and a few guys like myself.

I've never seen bashing or gory details brought up. Any details are almost presented in a clinical manner.
Some just blurt out its awesome and they feel closer to their spouse because of it - I've heard others start the conversation, that's the WORST part of their relationship and want it to be better. (or to stop LOL)
The follow up is usually asking for suggestions, or offering them.

"Is this normal?" seems to be a reoccurring question. The before and after gets talked about too.

ThomasEversole wrote:Why is NO one talking about it?

This book has been around since 1976. http://www.amazon.com/Act-Marriage-Beauty-Sexual-Love/dp/0310212006

ThomasEversole wrote:Thanks David.

On a side note, I've often wondered why there's not much discussion of sex (in marriage) in Christian circles.  Most talk of sex in the Christian context has to do with not doing it - outside of marriage. 

Maybe it's just Christianity is mixed with 'high culture' where everything is polite and reserved.  Have a look at http://www.freesexpod.com, two married women talking openly about sex (and probably giggling too much imo).

Adam wrote:

ThomasEversole wrote:Why is NO one talking about it?

This book has been around since 1976. http://www.amazon.com/Act-Marriage-Beauty-Sexual-Love/dp/0310212006

I should also mention that it is very graphic, although, the last time I thumbed through it was in the late 1990s.

ThomasEversole wrote:In a Godly marriage, its healthy, right?

In a Godly marriage, it's commanded.

There's a few blogs out there on the internet about sex topics inside of marriage that are rather good at dealing with topics that often come up within marriages. (I'd have to dig up the links) For the most part, these blogs are written by women. I guess they are better able to communicate all aspects of the marriage relationship. Us guys tend to lock in on the physical and stay there.

I saw a quote that I liked (and I'm trying to remember where I saw it) that I'll paraphrase. One of the goals of the devil is to get people to have sex before they are married, and to stop having sex after they are married.

I'm currently reading a good book on love, marriage, dating, sex etc. called The Mingling Of Souls by Matt Chandler. I found out about it from a reading plan on the YouVersion bible app on my phone. The reading plan was rather intriguing, so I picked up the book.

Sex and Money..yes please   ..but seriously   interesting article..thanks for posting.