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3 Truths That Ruined Porn for Me
I stood there with two glasses of water filled to the brim.…
I stood there with two glasses of water filled to the brim. I looked at the young man who was grinning from ear to ear. He didn’t know what I was going to do, but…
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5 Ways to Find Joy in Your Imperfections This Christmas
Mention Christmas and immediately my mind goes to scented candles, twinkle lights,…
Mention Christmas and immediately my mind goes to scented candles, twinkle lights, festivities, and making memories with my family. Even the Christmas story conjures up comfort as I think of the Star of Bethlehem, Jesus…
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Accountability Is for the Weak
Accountability is for the weak. What does this phrase stir up in…
Accountability is for the weak. What does this phrase stir up in you? Do you agree or disagree? Are you weak or are you strong? Most of us, especially us guys, like to think of…
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Reflections on Preparation: Advent Week 2
It’s week two of Advent, and we again invite you to join…
It’s week two of Advent, and we again invite you to join us as we reflect on Christ’s first and second comings. Last week we looked at several stories that spoke about how Christ is…
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Reflections on Hope: Advent Week 1
The Christmas season is supposed to be one of the most joyous…
The Christmas season is supposed to be one of the most joyous times of the year, but for many people, it’s one of the most stressful. Extra responsibilities and social obligations pile on. Family members…
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3 Simple Steps Church Leaders Can Take to Fight Porn
It was 2001 and I was introduced to porn for the second…
It was 2001 and I was introduced to porn for the second time in my life. The first was at a bachelorette party, but I thought the whole thing a bit ridiculous, so it didn’t…
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10 Significant Reasons to Stay Sexually Sober
“Tom” came to me for help, and he seemed sincere. “I’ll do…
“Tom” came to me for help, and he seemed sincere. “I’ll do whatever it takes to get sober,” he promised. So he entered my 90-day program. Tom did well until he realized that recovery is…
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The Lies of Lust: Promises That Never Deliver
The “Lust Trap” can reel you in anytime, anywhere. Its strong pull…
The “Lust Trap” can reel you in anytime, anywhere. Its strong pull brings you in like a sci-fi tractor beam. The graphic imagery of Proverbs 7 describes it like an ox going to slaughter, a…
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The Worst Advice for Breaking a Porn Addiction
“Is the love of pleasure and amusement growing on you—gaining the power…
“Is the love of pleasure and amusement growing on you—gaining the power and authority over you? Is it dulling the keenness of your zest for spiritual pleasures? Is it making Bible study, prayer, communion with…
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Getting Sober in Just 30 Years
Recovery materials are replete with books on how to find sexual sobriety.…
Recovery materials are replete with books on how to find sexual sobriety. The “how-to” resources are almost limitless. Google “kicking the porn habit” and you will find dozens of articles on ways to find sobriety…