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In this issue of Tips on Encouraging Abstinence you will enjoy a true life story of one young man's decision to choose abstinence until marriage. We trust you find it a useful resource to help encourage your students and kids on their quest to remain abstinent until marriage. |
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A Real American Hero
Written by Eric Tooley, Program Director of Aim For Success
 When John Magnus was a teenager, he wanted it all. His dreams included college, soccer, military and traveling the world. Of course, like all teenagers, he was also interested in sex. "When I was about 12, I understood what sex was. But I also understood sex was so special that it should only be between a husband and wife."
John grew up in a home and school with strong values. "My parents, youth minister, coaches and teachers taught me to love my future wife even though I didn't know who she was." With a smile he adds, "They also seemed to make sure that opportunities to have sex were limited."
By high school, John's love for his future wife evolved into his own personal commitment to not have sex until he got married. "I never gave much thought to avoiding a teen pregnancy or even STDs. For me it was always about the emotional side. I wanted to save this special part of life for the special person who would be my wife."
John went to college and played NCAA Division III soccer all four years. He joined the Air National Guard and served a tour in Iraq where he rose to the rank of Staff Sergeant. And then John traveled the world playing soccer as an ambassador of the USA.
By the age of 25, John had successfully reached his dreams... college, soccer, military and world-wide travel. He was still a virgin waiting for the girl of his dreams. Then, last fall John met Melody - a beautiful, bright young lady. On her hand, was a ring her father had given her several years before. This ring symbolized Melody's commitment to saving herself for her future husband.
On August 16, 2008, John and Melody became husband and wife. That night they had sex for the first time. "We are so glad we waited. During our honeymoon, we were talking to each other about this very special gift we had given each other. How could you give that gift to just anyone? It is fitting only for the one you are going to be with forever. Sex with no regrets, no shame and no comparisons."
John is now pursuing a masters degree with the goal of being a chaplain in the Air Force. He is also a part-time speaker with Aim For Success. For more information on John Magnus go to www.aimforsuccess.org/Magnus.asp. If you are interested in having him speak to your school or church group, email Windi Fuller in our scheduling department at wfuller@aimforsuccess.org or call 972-422-2322, extension 223. Discuss the various ways John's life might have been different had he chosen to have sex in high school or college.
Describe how John showed his future wife love even though he didn't know her.
Describe what you imagine John's character to be like considering he successfully lived the abstinent lifestyle in both high school and college and while serving in Iraq and traveling the world playing soccer?
Discuss what role John's parents, ministers, teachers and coaches played in his decision to save sex for marriage?
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Did You Know?
An overwhelming majority of adults (93%) and teens (90%) believe providing young people with a strong abstinence message is important.
Most teens (64%) say they share their parents' values about sex.
A large majority of adults (64%) and teens (76%) believe religious leaders and groups should be doing more to help prevent teen pregnancy.
Source: National Campaign to Prevent Teen Pregnancies, 2007.
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ABSTINENCE DOESN'T WORK
Or at least that's what the media keeps telling us. Next week you will be receiving an email from Marilyn Morris, Founder and President of Aim For Success that will address this issue. Stay tuned!
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Thank you for reading Tips on Encouraging Abstinence.
Sincerely,
Marilyn Morris
President and Founder |
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