I like the story of Joseph and Potiphar’s wife (Genesis 39) for several reasons. First, it shows that the sexual instinct can be so powerful that it can cause someone to choose to ignore their familial bonds. Second, it shows how a man can allow this instinct, which is a…
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Why Small Groups? – Book Review
The following is a review of the book, Why Small Groups? Together Toward Maturity, by CJ Mahaney. You can download the book for free on the Sovereign Grace Ministries Store website. . . . . An old black preacher once said, “You can no more do what you don’t know…
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The Mortification of Sin (Part 6 of 15)
“I chose the better part, and was found wanting in the strength to keep to it.” – Dr. Henry Jekyll Dr. Jekyll was a benevolent, respectable scientist who learned from a young age to present his best side to the world while repressing his darker impulses. Deeply troubled by his…
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Mending a Shattered Heart: A Guide for Partners of Sex Addicts (Review)
by Vicki Tiede Sexual addiction is devastating to many lives. Quite often the partner of the sex addict is lost in the wake of the devastation. When the addiction comes to light, the partner feels as though the one person they were supposed to trust has betrayed them with lies and…
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A Parent’s Guide to Internet Safety for Children
Protecting our kids is a full-time job, and it includes making sure they are safe online. We’ve put together a short list of practical steps and suggestions for parents. The most important thing we can tell parents is: be informed. Learn about the online world. Take responsibility for your child’s protection…
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Tips on Internet Safety for Kids
Protecting our kids is a full-time job, and it includes making sure they are safe online. Here in the Covenant Eyes office we are committed to educating parents about the dangers of the Internet and to equip them to be the guardians of their home. A few practical steps will…
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Save My Marriage: Counseling the Wife of a Porn Addict (Part 3 of 3)
Although we like to see marriages restored, there is no guarantee that a husband will truly repent of his sexual sin. However, even though he might not change or the circumstances may not change in their marriage, God is able to change the wife’s heart. He is able to use…
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Porn Myth #4: Porn is mature, “adult” entertainment
Pornography is often classified, along with other sexually oriented businesses, as “adult” entertainment—something for “mature” audiences. If these descriptions merely meant these kinds of entertainment are “not suitable for children” then few would protest. That said, it would be foolish to use this as an argument that pornography is actually…
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Book Review: On the Internet
Is the Internet diminishing or enhancing community? Does the Word Wide Web help us feel more connected or less? Is distance education through Internet media making knowledge more available, or is it robbing people of face-to-face learning experiences? Are online communities real communities? These are the sort of questions raised…
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Are Teens Making Homemade Porn?
“Research reveals many systemic effects of Internet pornography that are undermining an already vulnerable culture of marriage and family. Even more disturbing is the fact that the first Internet generations have not reached full-maturity, so the upper-limits of this impact have yet to be realized.” – Jill Manning, Sociologist –…