Porn has engulfed our culture like a tsunami. The statistics on pornography use, even among children, are staggering. Even worse, today’s hardcore porn is so extreme that it makes hardcore porn of the past look relatively innocent by comparison. But chances are, you already know about pornography’s harmful effects. There…
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My Dad is Addicted to Porn: Can I Help Him? How Should I Talk to Him?
Recently we received this comment from a reader: I am in my 20s and I found my dad viewing pornography on the computer. Honestly, it came as a shock to me and has been a difficult thing to work through. I have read some of the blog posts on Covenant…
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Talking to Your Kids About Sex: A Parent-Child Bible Study
Talking to their kids about lust and pornography feels daunting for many parents. And these topics are secondary to a more foundational discussion of sex. Parents who are fearful of talking to their kids about sex leave a void of silence the world—especially pornography—will be glad to fill. The problem…
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Fighting for Purity
Updated April 2022 We live in a culture where the constant refrain in our movies, television shows, and music seems to be pursue sex outside of marriage because there are “no consequences.” Our public schools and government (particularly via Planned Parenthood) openly encourage young people to pursue sex outside of…
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Why Your Favorite Social Sites Are Stressing You Out and Stealing Your Joy
We all have that friend. You know, the crafty one with a label maker and a house that looks like Pinterest exploded in it? Yeah, her. As a testament to Pinterest’s massive growth, it appears that a lot of us want to be just like her. We’re flocking to the wildly…
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5 Internet Monitoring Tactics for Parents
In March and April, Knowledge Networks asked 535 pairs of parents and their teens a number of questions about Internet use. The results were interesting: 28% of teens believe their parents are not checking their Web browsing history. But of these teens, 41% of their parents say they are in…
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"Never Say Comfortable" – Chapter Review
The following is a review of Chapter 6 of Why Small Groups? by C.J. Mahaney. This free e-book is available on the Sovereign Grace Ministries online store and is a helpful guide for accountability groups. . . . . “We love our comfort, don’t we?” It’s just so American, and…
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10 Lies Pop Culture Teaches About Sex
Right or wrong, our culture teaches us about sex. The media conducts sex education all the time.” –Stephen Witmer Pop culture is a powerful force in society, as it colors our views of social issues, people, relationships, and sexual activity. What we see, read, and hear through the media influences…
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Porn Was Defeated on the Cross: Eric’s Freedom Story
Pornography changed my life forever. My name is Eric Doerneman, and I’m a Dragon Rider. Let me explain. I was exposed to pornography at an early age. Growing up at home, we had the internet with no filters. On top of that, my parents knew that I was a good…
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Cybernetic Control Over Porn: Perspectives on Willpower 3
In our last article, we looked at what kinds of plans succeed or fail to accomplish your goals. This article explores the interaction between you and your plans—”cybernetic control.” Cybernetic control sounds like something from a sci-fi movie or a dystopian novel. Think of human behavior like a computer; how…