The topic of modesty tends to make people shudder as they imagine a return to Puritanical ideals. Why? Because fashion is one of the great mainstays of personal freedom: we think people must be backward…
We live in an age that tends to be down on guilt. Popular literature tells us to think positive thoughts about ourselves, and then gives us tips on handling acute guilt and shame. Psychological literature…
About a year ago Internet safety expert Parry Aftab was interviewed on ABC News about “Facebook addiction.” Aftab says it is easy for kids and teens to be overwhelmed by new technology and they can…
Last month, Resurrection: Discovering the Beauty of Marriage in the Cross, by George and Ashley Weis, was released. George used to struggle greatly with pornography. After his wife Ashley found out, this was devastating to…
The New York Times has recently been running a series of stories on how technology impacts the way our brains work. To hear from everyday readers, they launched the “Unplugged Challenge” asking people to temporarily…
All sins are not the same. I know that statement runs contrary to what we typically hear in preaching, but it’s true. Many times preachers say, “All sins are the same in God’s eyes” to…
Over the last several years I’ve spoken with many men in ministry who confess to a past or present struggle with pornography. A lot of ministers with this struggle often ask themselves who they can…
20% of teens have sent or posted nude or semi-nude pictures or videos of themselves.* 38% of teens have sent or posted sexually suggestive messages.* 31% of teens have received a nude or semi-nude picture…
It’s enough to drive a man crazy It’ll break a man’s faith It’s enough to make him wonder If he’s been sane When he’s bleating for comfort From Thy staff and Thy rod And the…
