This post has been updated as of October 2020. We often hear today about the horrors of sex trafficking, overseas and in the United States. We are appalled at those who would hold women and children as sex slaves, deny them their human rights, and make them mere objects for…
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Putting Sin to Death
The following is an excerpt from Secret Sex Wars: A Battle Cry for Purity, Chapter 6 “Putting Sin to Death” by Pastor H.B. Charles. Used with permission. . . . . Let’s seek to understand this command to put sin to death (Colossians 3:5) by first clarifying what it does…
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Not Just a Man’s Problem
“I stumbled across a porn site by typing in a business address wrong. I went back out of curiosity. Within a matter of days I was doing it on a daily basis; within a matter of weeks, that is all I did. It literally took control and consumed my life.…
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I Have a Battle to Fight – Weapons in Our Fight Against Lust
In our look at lust we have unmasked its real face. It makes promises of pleasure and joy, but it leaves with shame and regret. We looked at the real solution to the problem, which is the gospel. Lust begins in our heart and if our solution does not start…
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How to Overcome Lust: 4 Tips for Teens
So, you’re a teenager and you’re battling lust. You know that lustful thoughts don’t honor God, and you also don’t like the out-of-control feeling of your sexual desires. It feels dirty—and scary. But it seems like other Christians don’t have the same struggles, and the world around you thinks you’re…
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Yes, Porn is a Big Deal: A Response to Elite Daily
Dear Alexia, I am a Licensed Professional Counselor as well as a Certified Clinical Sexual Addiction Specialist, living and working in Houston, TX. I am writing you in response to your article on Elite Daily, titled, “It’s Not a Big Deal Your Man Watches Porn, It’s a Bigger Deal That…
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5 Holiday Messages for Your Parish Bulletin
We all have our holiday traditions. Whether it’s decorating the tree, making cookies, setting up our crèche scene, or hosting festive gatherings, our celebrating is a welcome time! But gift buying, family gatherings, and extra cooking all come with extra stress. “It is almost appropriate then that when we celebrate…
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Husbands Who Watch Porn
A year ago today I published what has since become our most popular post, viewed more than any other we’ve written. I’ve republished the entire post in full below. I hope it continues to bring hope and healing to wives. . . . . “Dost thou love life? Then do…
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4 Ways to Talk About Accountability Without Sounding Like a Pervert
The Covenant Eyes Customer Service Department has an unwritten rule when making outbound calls: Be cautious about leaving voice messages. This seems strange. After all, doctors leave messages instructing patients to call back for test results, and loan sharks certainly have no shame in harassing their debtors at all hours…
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Pastors and Porn – Question #4: "But who can I ask to hold me accountable?"
I’ll never forget one day after I presented a workshop on pornography and sexual addiction, when a youth pastor approached me to tell a most sad story. He explained how he had recently moved across the country to take a position at a church. He was in the office early…