Harvest USA

06/25/2026

James 1:14-15 says “But each person is tempted when he is lured and enticed by his own desire. Then desire when it has conceived, gives birth to sin, and sin when it is fully grown brings forth death.”

James tells us here that what really is at the root of all our sinful behavior, and the temptation that leads to sin, is the desire in our own hearts. Desire—or more precisely, controlling desire—is what leads to sin of all types.

The process usually looks something like this:

1. A person experiences a desire that is not satisfied in the way they want (or, not satisfied at all).

2. Typically, such a person repeatedly experiences that desire not being met as anticipated. As they experience repeated disappointment over their desire not being met, they begin to experience discouragement and eventually despair. They begin to believe they will never receive the anticipated outcome.

3. That person then reaches the conclusion that the unsatisfied desire is of such great importance to them that they are willing to do anything to satisfy it. By this point, the person is so tired of waiting that they are willing to do whatever is necessary to get their desires met.

06/24/2026

What does the Bible teach about gender?

Scripture tells us that God created all of his image-bearers as either male or female (Genesis 1:27). There is nothing in the Bible that leads one to conclude that gender is distinct from birth s*x, or that gender is on a continuum from male to female, or that gender evolves over the course of time. Babies born boys in Scripture are called boys from birth and grow up to be men. Babies born girls grow up to be women. Birth s*x and gender, according to Scripture, are one and the same concept.

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06/23/2026

“For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers over this present darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places. Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand firm.” - Ephesians 6:12-13

06/20/2026

“A confident Christian with the heart of Jesus for the lost is a powerful force against the darkness.” - Mark Sanders

06/19/2026

On October 14, 2025, Matt Walsh posted on X, “Transgenderism is effectively over. We destroyed it. Clearest and most decisive cultural win that conservatives have ever achieved.” But does the data really show that young people are rapidly abandoning these labels and identities?

In our latest article, Harvest USA President Mark Sanders takes a closer look at the cultural moment, evaluating if we can really determine if the transgender trend is over. He challenges us to look past cultural narratives to remember the real suffering our brothers and sisters with loved ones embracing transgender identities are facing. Finally, he calls the church to stand fearlessly for God’s truth without losing our zeal to reach the lost around us, knowing that whatever opposition the culture throws at us, we’ve been given a kingdom that cannot be shaken (Hebrews 12:28).

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Many Christians may be wondering whether the transgender trend is over. But our hope will always be found in our heavenly citizenship.

06/18/2026

One of the crucial ways we understand how the Scriptures speak about human s*xuality is to read them through the lens of the first three chapters of Genesis.

Genesis 1 and 2 acts as the foundational structure for all of creation, like a good foundation supports the whole house. What we read here is considered normative.

Genesis 3, however, tells us how the foundation started to break and come apart because of the Fall of Adam and Eve. After Genesis 3, whatever “is” cannot be declared “normal” anymore. Following the Fall, man and creation have been in a continual state of disorder and disobedience.

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Learn more about our minibook "Homos*xuality and the Bible" here: https://harvestusa.org/books/homos*xuality-and-the-bible-outdated-advice-or-words-of-life-minibook/

06/17/2026

Many husbands struggling with po*******hy talk about how great their marriages are apart from one issue. Men have an uncanny ability to compartmentalize and downplay the impact of their sin on their marriages. Hiding this sin and never talking about it creates a very powerful illusion that things are great, but this backfires in the end. The more a wife believes her husband is being faithful, the greater the disappointment, hurt, and sense of betrayal once she finds out that’s not true.

To learn more about the importance of confessing s*xual sin can be to a marriage, read the article “How Confessing Sexual Sin Can Help Save Your Marriage” by Mark Sanders at the link in our bio!

06/13/2026

“Say to them, As I live, declares the Lord God, I have no pleasure in the death of the wicked, but that the wicked turn from his way and live; turn back, turn back from your evil ways, for why will you die, O house of Israel?” - Ezekiel 33:11

06/11/2026

How do you help and encourage other Christians struggling with same-s*x attraction?

Through his years of ministry experience, John Freeman in his minibook “The Gay Dilemma and Your Church: Reaching Out to Those Who Struggle” offers timely wisdom for engaging with people who experience same-s*x attraction in your church or in your community. Using biblically grounded principles, he guides you in having meaningful, productive conversations with people you meet who are struggling in this area.

If you want to grow in your ability to faithfully disciple and help others in this area, purchase Freeman’s book here: https://shop.harvestusa.org/products/the-gay-dilemma-and-your-church-reaching-out-to-those-who-struggle-minibook

06/10/2026

How can the church help Christian’s struggling with same-s*x attraction?

It requires a plan, a focus, a strategy, just as it would to try to reach anyone caught in life-dominating problems. We can no longer negate or deny the fact that our people are increasingly bringing a multitude of scars and open wounds regarding s*x and s*xuality into their relationship with Christ.

What is generally happening “out there” is also impacting folks in the pew. No one escapes falling for the false appeal of sin.

The primary place to begin is in our own congregations. Equipping youth leaders and church leaders to engage in conversations about these struggles while inviting strugglers into intentional discipleship to help them grow in their walk with Christ.

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This content is adapted from our mini-book “The Gay Dilemma and Your Church: Reaching Out to Those Who Struggle” by John Freeman. To learn more about this resource, visit the link in the first comment below!