Throughout our Sex, Lies & Netflix series I will be posting on great books/resources that are worth your attention.
One fantastic book that I recommend is Lauren F. Winner's Real Sex: The Naked Truth about Chastity. It is one of the best books I have read on the topic. Throughout the book, Winner examines the important role of sex and chastity within the church while at the same time confronting many of the popular lies that the church is guilty of perpetuating.
It is a book that everyone should read (regardless if you're single or married, a parent or a student). Please order it from your local library or purchase it from wherever you buy books.
Tuesday, 21 January 2014
Wednesday, 15 January 2014
SEX, LIES & NETFLIX 2.0: What this series is about
In John 10:10, Jesus says: "The thief comes to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that you might have life and have it to the full." The life that God intends for us is the best possible life that we can imagine. It's one that we see perfectly in Jesus, in his life of closeness and intimacy with God. Of knowing God's heart and living it out in, and for, the world. It is a self-giving, self-sacrificing love. One that can't be lived out insolation - but in our relationships, with God and with others.
Sex, Lies & Netflix is a series about relationships, sex and experiencing the full life that God has created each of us for.
We live in a culture that is obsessed with sex and romantic relationships. It's in our movies, our magazines, our music and television shows. We hear about it in our schools. It's hard to avoid, even if you try.
The problem is, so much of what we hear about and see, simply isn't true. It's Hollywood. It's special effects. It's clever or funny writing that grabs our attention and imagination. It's lies.
And these lies, when we start to believe them and live into them, pull us away from experiencing the full life that God has for us.
Throughout this series, we will talk about the full life that God has created each of us for and expose some of the lies that we have been told about sex and relationships that get in the way.
Discussion Questions:
Q: Where did you first hear about sex? (i.e. heard about it from parents, from friends, from a teacher, from movies/music/tv/internet)
Q: Was it a source you would consider reliable? How accurate was it?
Q: Have you ever had “the Talk” with your parents? How was it?
Q: What do you think it is about the topic of “sex” that people sometimes find it so “awkward” to talk about?
Q: When you have questions about relationships or sex who do you ask? (parents, friends, teachers, doctors, google)
Q: In John 10:10, Jesus says: “The thief comes only to kill and steal and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.” What do you think “the full” life Jesus is describing looks like?
Q: What does it include? What does it not include?
Q: Do you think Jesus lived “the full” life? If yes, how does this challenge or reflect the criteria we have for a life that is lived to “the full”?
COMING TOMORROW: Talking About Talking About Sex (Session One Outline)
Sex, Lies & Netflix is a series about relationships, sex and experiencing the full life that God has created each of us for.
We live in a culture that is obsessed with sex and romantic relationships. It's in our movies, our magazines, our music and television shows. We hear about it in our schools. It's hard to avoid, even if you try.
The problem is, so much of what we hear about and see, simply isn't true. It's Hollywood. It's special effects. It's clever or funny writing that grabs our attention and imagination. It's lies.
And these lies, when we start to believe them and live into them, pull us away from experiencing the full life that God has for us.
Throughout this series, we will talk about the full life that God has created each of us for and expose some of the lies that we have been told about sex and relationships that get in the way.
Discussion Questions:
Q: Where did you first hear about sex? (i.e. heard about it from parents, from friends, from a teacher, from movies/music/tv/internet)
Q: Was it a source you would consider reliable? How accurate was it?
Q: Have you ever had “the Talk” with your parents? How was it?
Q: What do you think it is about the topic of “sex” that people sometimes find it so “awkward” to talk about?
Q: When you have questions about relationships or sex who do you ask? (parents, friends, teachers, doctors, google)
Q: In John 10:10, Jesus says: “The thief comes only to kill and steal and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.” What do you think “the full” life Jesus is describing looks like?
Q: What does it include? What does it not include?
Q: Do you think Jesus lived “the full” life? If yes, how does this challenge or reflect the criteria we have for a life that is lived to “the full”?
COMING TOMORROW: Talking About Talking About Sex (Session One Outline)
JUNCTION THIS WEEK
This Thursday at Junction we will be continuing our series Sex, Lies & Netflix 2.0.
This week we're looking at the lie: "You complete me."
We're meeting at Clarkson from 7:30 - 9:15.
Come be part of the conversation.
This week we're looking at the lie: "You complete me."
We're meeting at Clarkson from 7:30 - 9:15.
Come be part of the conversation.
Tuesday, 7 January 2014
Junction 2014
Happy 2014! We're back this Thursday night for our series "Sex, Lies & Netflix 2.0." We'll be meeting at Clarkson from 7:30 - 9:15. Can't wait to see you all.
Tuesday, 24 December 2013
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
Hi Everyone,
Thanks for a great year at Junction. You are the best youth group a youth pastor could ever ask for. Thanks for making it so much fun. I'm really excited for 2014. We're back on Thursday January 9th with a (kinda) new series - "Sex, Lies and Netflix 2.0."
Thanks for a great year at Junction. You are the best youth group a youth pastor could ever ask for. Thanks for making it so much fun. I'm really excited for 2014. We're back on Thursday January 9th with a (kinda) new series - "Sex, Lies and Netflix 2.0."
Wednesday, 18 December 2013
JUNCTION CHRISTMAS PARTY
It’s time to deck the halls and throw another yule log on the fire. This Thursday (Dec. 19) is the annual Junction Christmas Party. We’re going to be meeting at the Kraulis Residence (contact me for the address) for a night of festive fun! We’ll be meeting from 7:00 - 9:30. The Kraulis’ have a skating rink in their back yard, so make sure that you bring your ice skates and some warm clothes. Delicious desserts and tasty warm drinks will be provided. The cost of the night is $10. It’s going to be a great night. Don’t miss it.
Tuesday, 10 December 2013
JUNCTION this week
We're meeting at Chartwell Clarkson from 7:30-9:15 and finishing our "Living in Graceland" series. There will be worship, small group discussion and a whole lot of fun. Hope to see you all there.
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