Crazy Love

If there is one realm that confirms the widening gap between God's design for our lives and the way our culture urges us to live, it is human relationships. And, nowhere is this more true than in our romantic relationships. The things we do in our attempts to give and receive love -- well, they can be downright crazy!

Join us for our new teaching series as we put love under the microscope with the help of the Scriptures. Whether you're crazy about the idea of love, or love is making you crazy, CRAZY LOVE will help you discover the truth about what drives our most important relationships.

Series Resources

Marriage

• Love Talk – Les & Leslie Parrott – RightNow Media Study
  Do you ever feel like your spouse is speaking in a foreign language? Do you know when to talk and when to clam up? Do you long to experience a stronger relationship and better communication in your marriage? Get ready to crack the code of your personal talk styles in this 5-part series on RightNow Media. (If you need a free RightNow Media account, visit wschurch.org/rnm to sign up.)
   
  
• Marriage – Dr. Henry Cloud
  See 13 short videos from Dr. Henry Cloud that are scripturally-based to address various topics on marriage. (If you need a free RightNow Media account, visit wschurch.org/rnm to sign up.)
   
• “Created for Connection: The "Hold Me Tight" Guide for Christian Couples” – Sue Johnson
  This book resource provides seven conversations for a lifetime of love. Are you looking to enrich a healthy relationship, revitalize a tired one, or rescue one gone awry? Do you yearn to grow closer to God, and to further incorporate Him and His teachings into your marriage? We all want a lifetime of love, support, and faith. But sometimes we need a little help.
   
• Being Intentional In Your Marriage – 5 Day Bible Reading Plan
  A strong and healthy marriage doesn’t happen accidentally. Being intentional is key to having the marriage we’ve always dreamed of. In this 5-day Plan on the Bible app, you can dive into many different topics that will help you begin the process of being intentional with your spouse so that your marriage can be what you’ve always desired it to be.

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Pre-Marital

• “Saving Your Marriage Before it Starts: Seven Questions to Ask Before and After You Marry” – Les and Leslie Parrott
  With this updated edition of their award-winning book, Drs. Les and Leslie Parrott help you launch lifelong love like never before.
   
• Ready or Knot? – FAQ - Scott Kedersha
  God designed marriage to be a permanent commitment for as long as we live, which is a lot of pressure when you think about it. How can you know for sure if he or she is actually “the One”? In these video sessions, Scott Kedersha surfaces twelve crucial questions every couple should consider prior to exchanging their vows. (If you need a free RightNow Media account, visit wschurch.org/rnm to sign up.)
   
• “Boundaries in Dating” – Dr. Henry Cloud
  This book resource from the best-selling Boundaries series offers illuminating insights for romance that can help you grow in freedom, honesty, and self-control as you pursue a healthy dating relationship that will lead to a healthy marriage.

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Singleness

• Singleness: Strengthening the Spiritual Family – Tim and Kathy Keller
  This panel discussion on RightNow Media focuses on the unique role that singles play in the church community. (If you need a free RightNow Media account, visit wschurch.org/rnm to sign up.)
   
• Leading Out of Your Singleness – Pete Scazzero
  In the blog post (and the podcast episode linked there), Pete Scazzero and Rich Villodas offer a unique, historical, and theological perspective on the critically important issue of singleness and leadership.
   
• Let’s Talk: Singles – Matt Chandler
  In this video message, Matt Chandler addresses the topic of singleness through the lens of Scripture. (If you need a free RightNow Media account, visit wschurch.org/rnm to sign up.)
   
• Better Together: Seeking God With Others – 7 Day Bible Reading Plan
  God never intended for us to live life alone. In order to be more like Him, we need other Christ followers around us. Whether you have an incredible community around you or haven’t found it yet, this Bible reading plan will encourage you to go deeper with the people in your life and learn how we can be better together.

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Seeking Sexual Wholeness

• “Why Does God Care Who I Sleep With?” – Sam Allberry
  This book offers a biblical perspective on what sex is designed to be, to mean and to do for us.
   
• “Washed and Waiting” – Wesley Hill
  As a celibate gay Christian, Hill gives us a glimpse of what it looks like to wrestle firsthand with God's "No" to same-sex sexual intimacy. What does it mean for gay Christians to be faithful to God while struggling with the challenge of their homosexuality? What is God's will for believers who experience same-sex desires? Weaving together reflections from his own life and the lives of other Christians, Hill offers a fresh perspective on these questions and more.
   
• The Good News about our Longings: Sexuality and Spirituality – Rich Villodas
  In this short blog post, Rich Villodas discusses the core longings and desires behind our sexuality and spirituality. What we do with our sexual desires and longings says a lot about what we believe about God.

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Other

• Parents – Preparing for “The Talk”
  Our family ministry team has prepared tips and resources for parents on how to talk about God's plan for sexual purity with your children. (If you need a free RightNow Media account, visit wschurch.org/rnm to sign up.)
   
• Get personalized help
  Want to talk to someone about additional resources or recommendations for counseling, pastoral care, pre-marital mentoring, and more? Email care@wschurch.org to contact our Care Team.