Genereacion de Adoradores es el nuevo libro de Danilo Montero, Emanuel Espinosa y Lucas Leys. Disponible: Junio, 2006 Publicado por: Vida Sinopsis:  Un libro indispensable para quienes quieren acompañar a la nueva generación a disfrutar de una relación vertical de transformación horizontal. Descripción:  La música es una poderosa herramienta, pero la adoración es más que eso. Ya basta de que los jóvenes se quejen de que la reunión fue aburrida. En este libro encontrará claves para líderes de alabanza y líderes juveniles que quieren acompañar a la nueva generación al trono de la gracia de Dios. Emmanuel Espinosa, Lucas Leys y Danilo Montero traen a la mesa años de experiencia en el tema de la adoración y el discipulado de jóvenes y adolescentes.

 Relationships

Sex can be a beautiful experience. It can also be a very emotional experience. That’s why it’s best to abstain, or wait until you’re in a committed, adult relationship – like marriage.
Abstinence doesn’t mean never having sex. It just means waiting until the right time. Sex is a very intimate act and it can complicate a relationship. It can lead to hurt feelings. If you have sex with someone when you’re not ready, or because you’re pressured into it, you may feel bad. You may also wonder if your partner really cares about you. While sex is one way to show love, there are lots of other ways too, like volunteering together, or having a themed cook-out or trying a sport or outdoor exercise activity together.
Friendship and romance can’t work without respect, honesty, trust and caring. The best relationships start with a solid foundation.

Resist manipulation

Sexual Abstinence is a choice – it is your choice. If you have decided to abstain from sex until marriage and someone is pressuring you to have sex with them, explain that you have decided to wait until you are married for reasons that are important to YOU. If they continue to pressure you then they are disrespecting you and your choice.
There is a difference between love and sex and it is not necessary to have sex with someone to show them that you love or care about them. It is not right for someone to make you feel bad or say that you don’t love them because you do not want to have sex with them. If someone truly respects you and your choice they will never make you feel bad or guilty for choosing to abstain from sex.
Even if it's a boyfriend, a girlfriend, or a friend, sex of any kind without YOUR consent, is RAPE.

How Abstinence can make dating better

Abstinence can make dating better! If you abstain from sex with someone you are dating there is no need to worry about STD’s or pregnancy. Not having to worry about these issues can take a lot of stress off of a relationship.
Abstaining from sex can also help avoid the emotional complications of a sexual relationship. Having sex will undoubtedly change your relationship; it is important to consider the emotional consequences of sex.

Choosing abstinence while dating allows you to know that the person you are dating is with you for YOU. They are not just interested in having sex with you. They respect you and your choices. You will never feel used or exploited for choosing not to have sex.

Marriage has benefits

A marriage is a mutually committed relationship with many benefits. A marriage allows for emotional stability, companionship, love and trust. Marriage alleviates the worry of sexually transmitted diseases and promotes a healthy sexual relationship. Studies show that married people live even longer lives, are physically healthier and are wealthier.*

How to turn off the pressure

It is important to communicate to your boyfriend or girlfriend how you feel about sex from the start. Be completely honest and establish limits for the both of you. Talking about sex openly and honestly is the sign of a mature relationship. It is not necessary to give in to the pressure to please someone else.
Remember, if your girlfriend or boyfriend does not respect your decision to abstain then they are disrespecting you, so why would you want to be with someone that doesn’t respect you?

Many girls and guys feel pressured to do more than they are ready to…stand up for yourself and don’t let the pressure make you do something you don’t want to.

* Source: "Why Marriage Matters: 21 Conclusions from the Social Services", Institute for American Values, 2002.