Most Recent Posts in Defeat Lust & Pornography
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13 Powerful Stories of People Who Overcame Porn
Despite the fact that people across the world use porn on a…
Despite the fact that people across the world use porn on a daily basis, those who become addicted to it often feel alone in their compulsive porn use. At Covenant Eyes, we believe that one…
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The Secrets to Effective Prayer Against Pornography
John 14:14, Jesus tells his followers that if they ask God for…
John 14:14, Jesus tells his followers that if they ask God for anything in his name, he will do it. Why then does it seem like God is ignoring your prayers? Especially prayers for things…
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I Stopped Watching Porn: 5 People Share Their Motivations to Quit
“What motivates you to quit porn?” When we posed this question to…
“What motivates you to quit porn?” When we posed this question to our followers on Instagram, we wanted to know why they wanted to stop watching porn, no matter how big or small the reason.…
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10 Symptoms of Porn Addiction Withdrawal (And How to Manage Them)
On the daunting journey to overcome porn addiction, it’s common to experience…
On the daunting journey to overcome porn addiction, it’s common to experience withdrawal symptoms—some physical, some mental, and some emotional. It’s similar to how we experience withdrawal symptoms when giving up other things, like drugs,…
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An Open Letter to the Victims and Survivors of Human Trafficking
To every man, woman, and child sold into sexual slavery, Just a…
To every man, woman, and child sold into sexual slavery, Just a few years ago, I didn’t think twice about you. See, I’ve grown up living in a “bubble,” always protected by those around me,…
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6 Steps to Experience Freedom as a Woman Trapped by Porn
I was angry. Emotions swirled in my head—confusion, sadness, shame, betrayal—as my…
I was angry. Emotions swirled in my head—confusion, sadness, shame, betrayal—as my tears hit the pew. I had just come from my first confession including my struggle with masturbation. Years of an addiction I didn’t…
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I Created Porn in My Head: David Heughin’s Story
When David Heughins became a born-again Christian at five years old, porn…
When David Heughins became a born-again Christian at five years old, porn was the last thing on his mind. Raised in a parsonage, he wasn’t supposed to “struggle” with anything. Unfortunately, David’s Christianity was mostly…
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Porn Was My Sex Education: Joy Skarka’s Story
I first saw porn in fifth grade. I remember the day like…
I first saw porn in fifth grade. I remember the day like it was yesterday. My friend and I just got back from basketball camp and went up to my room to play. I had…
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Trauma and Porn: The Potential Link
Have you ever wondered where addictions, like the compulsive use of pornography,…
Have you ever wondered where addictions, like the compulsive use of pornography, come from? Why do some people get addicted to things that other people can do without ever getting addicted? It’s a good question,…
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Relapse: Preventing a Slip from Becoming a Slide
In your attempts to maintain purity from pornography you’ve probably asked yourself,…
In your attempts to maintain purity from pornography you’ve probably asked yourself, “Is every slip a relapse? Does every bad choice mean I’m ‘starting over’? I feel trapped. How can I not expect myself to…