Our listeners have varied experiences, and some may value knowing some basic principles from a physical and emotional perspective. So today, we're getting back to the foundations of sexual intimacy, including what we wish we'd known going into marriage. Sponsor Check out our special offer for women-owned businesses. From the Bible But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law. Galatians 5:22–23 Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves. Romans 12:10 You, my brothers and sisters, were called to be free. But do not use your freedom to indulge the flesh; rather, serve one another humbly in love. Galatians 5:13 Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you. Ephesians 4:32 Greet one another with a kiss of love. Peace to all of you who are in Christ. 1 Peter 5:14 And this is his command: to believe in the name of his Son, Jesus Christ, and to love one another as he commanded us. 1 John 3:23 Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. 1 Corinthians 13:4–7 Song of Songs (the mutuality and intimacy of sex in marriage) “I have the right to do anything,” you say—but not everything is beneficial. “I have the right to do anything”—but not everything is constructive. 1 Corinthians 10:23 Resources Q&A with J: Protecting Yourself from Infection - Hot, Holy & Humorous Dealing with Erection Problems - The Forgiven Wife Should You Track the Frequency of Sex in Your Marriage? - Hot, Holy & Humorous Episode 125: Is Sex a Need? Love Like a Woman: Should Your Sexual Response Be Like Your Husband's? - The Forgiven Wife These 3 Actions Could Bring You to Orgasm - Hot, Holy & Humorous 5 Times of Day to Make Love - Hot, Holy & Humorous You're Not Kissing Enough - Hot, Holy & Humorous Husbands, How to Help Your Wife Feel Sexy Again - CalmHealthySexy How Do You Like to Be Touched? - Hot, Holy & Humorous Female Ejaculation: Is It Real? - Hot, Holy & Humorous Orgasm Webinar Unlock Your Orgasm: Through a Christian Lens by Bonny Logsdon Burns Dear Wife, Sex is for You Too - CalmHealthySexy What Are the Real Purposes of Sex? - Hot, Holy & Humorous Episode 43: Rebuilding Her Trust, with Jessica McCleese - Knowing Her Sexually Faithful Counseling – get connected with a licensed Christian therapist Do I Have To? - The Forgiven Wife Setting Boundaries in the Bedroom - Hot, Holy & Humorous Is Anal Sex Okay? - Hot, Holy & Humorous 5 Ways to Talk About Sex with Your Husband - CalmHealthySexy Pillow Talk: 40 Conversations about Sex for Married Couples by J. Parker Couples Sharing Exercise (FANOS) (hopecounselingtexas.com) Do You Pray for Your Sex Life? - Hot, Holy & Humorous includes affiliate links Visit our website: forchristianwives.com