I just wanted to message you and thank you for the posts on your website. I had questions concerning intercourse in Christian marriage and was grateful to read your biblical perspective.<\/p>\n
Thank you again, and God richly bless you and the ministry,<\/p>\n\t
You’re welcome.<\/p>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Question: I just wanted to message you and thank you for the posts on your website. I had questions concerning intercourse in Christian marriage and was grateful to read your biblical perspective. 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