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by Gene McConnell What man doesn’t want to know that when he leaves this life he will have done things right and left an honorable legacy? In order to do this, we must realize it is necessary to live our lives in such a way that has positive and meaningful…
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Many of us as church leaders have growing sexual struggles. Our private life underneath does not match what we portray on the outside. Then the question arises, “Should I share my sexual struggles with my church leaders?” The short answer is: “yes.” The better answer is: “yes, but wisely.” Let’s…
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I have never met a man in the psychotherapy context living with same-sex attraction that did not struggle with pornography. If I ask the question, “do you want to overcome your addiction to pornography?” in most cases the answer is yes. As therapy progresses we often find out that there…
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We all know the grip that pornography has on the world, and particularly men. The number of Christian men falling privy to this sin is astounding. After a 10 year battle with sexual sin, I have found that the only time I’ve experienced power in my life is when I…
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There’s a saying we use these days around BraveHearts and my wife Christine’s new ministry, The Braveful Society, that states “You’re just one brave decision away…” For those of us who have unwittingly found ourselves on the battlefield of sexual integrity, whether it’s as a struggler or their spouse, this…
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The scene opens with provocatively dressed women popping balloons using their stiletto heels. A nerdy researcher asks them why they now use the .xxx domain. “Trust me,” says one woman. “It’s a thing.” The researcher turns to his busty assistant to leave. “Actually,” she replies, “I’m going to stay.” The ad…
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There is a deep-seated struggle in the heart of the Church, and thus the heart of the family. Pornography has found its way into our homes, places of work, rectories, churches, communities, schools—you name it. Because of what the statistics show about exposure for children and teens and the likelihood…
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The following is an excerpt from Your Brain on Porn: 5 Proven Ways Porn Warps Your Mind and 3 Biblical Ways to Renew It. Go back to read the Introduction. Finding #1: Watching Porn Decreases Sexual Satisfaction God is not the enemy of pleasure. He is the Creator of it. The…
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“My boys think they’re immune to porn. I know that they aren’t.” Sandy has been a stay-at-home mom to six kids for 24 years, three of whom are teenage boys still living at home. Because of school and their interests, they are on the computer a lot. Sandy takes the…
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Hello again, friend. I wanted to share a few more thoughts with you since the post a few weeks ago. Jesus REALLY is your real and present Savior and Deliverer for any area of sin struggle, including your addiction to porn. But HOW does He deliver us? Should you say…