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		<title>Have You Had &#8220;The Talk&#8221;</title>
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My mother was not one of those moms who was afraid to educate me about the opposite sex, the birds and the bees, human sexuality, whatever you want to call it.  She wanted to be sure I knew about those things and stayed away from the hurt and pain that participating in sexual activities before [...]]]></description>
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<p>My mother was not one of those moms who was afraid to educate me about the opposite sex, the birds and the bees, human sexuality, whatever you want to call it.  She wanted to be sure I knew about those things and stayed away from the hurt and pain that participating in sexual activities before I was ready to and before I was in a covenant marriage relationship could cause.</p>
<p>I often say that my mom &#8220;drilled it in me&#8221; that sex outside of marriage was wrong.  Though back then I often found our chats a little embarrassing and many times I was just plain tired of hearing it today I am thankful that she did.  A few weekends ago I spend some time with some 7th, 8th and 9th grade girls.  What I found out from them was pretty shocking to say the least.  The knowledge in the area of sexual activity for 7th-9th grade girls is quite different in 2009 than it was in 1993-1995, the time period that I was in 7th-9th grade.</p>
<p>Moms, if you&#8217;re not already talking to your daughter about sex.  Please begin!  Drill it in them.  Sex is for married couples.  Marriage is designed by God for 1 male and 1 female.  Not 2 females, not 2 males or any other variation.  Moms, did you know that our teen girls today are dealing with bi-sexuality?  I didn&#8217;t until a few days ago.</p>
<p>The time to talk to your daughter is NOW!  Whether she is 8 or 18.  Don&#8217;t hesitate have that talk today!  Explain to her that sex was created by God and is a beautiful act for a male and female to engage in, inside of a covenant marriage relationship.  Bi-sexuality, homosexuality and any variation besides a relationship between a male and a female is Biblically and morally wrong.</p>
<p>God did not create us with a desire to enter into a sexual relationship with a member of the same sex.  This is not Biblical.  As Christians we will NOT have those urges.  These are all things that your daughter needs to hear.  I know it may sound shocking, but it is true.</p>
<p>As I stand in awe of what these girls know I also stand in fear for them and lift them up to God asking him to protect them from the enemy Satan who is trying to destroy their lives with these things.</p>
<p><em>Dear Lord,</em></p>
<p><em>Please protect the girls of this generation who have much more to deal with than I ever had.  Give their parents the courage and the ability to communicate with them on the topics of sex and marriage and to instill in them Biblical truths. </em></p>
<p><em>Lord give these girls the courage to take a stand for what they know is right and to stand against the devil and the temptations that this world put in their path.  Keep them on your path of righteousness. </em></p>
<p><em>Amen</em></p>
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