I’m so thankful to the leadership and wisdom of Jeff Colón at Pure Life Ministries. In one of their recent newsletters he published an article on accountability I really appreciated. I recommend reading the whole thing.
Jeff points out four characteristics of biblical accountability:
“We are responsible if we see someone who is sinning to take the [...]
Covenant Eyes Radio – Episode 54
Good accountability relationships are hard to find. Tens of thousands of people use software tools like Covenant Eyes to help them have open and honest accountability conversations in their fight against Internet temptations, but good technology needs to be coupled with good relationships.
This is why we contacted Christian psychologist Dr. [...]
Covenant Eyes Radio – Episode 53
Covenant Eyes equips people to find good accountability relationships in the fight against Internet temptation. Our accountability software is a unique tool that helps people to shatter the anonymity of Internet use and be open to others about the choices we make and the temptations we face online. However, Internet [...]
Covenant Eyes Radio – Episode 52
Covenant Eyes encourages and equips people to find accountability relationships in the fight against Internet temptation. But it is important to have a vision for what helpful accountability looks like.
This is why I recently contacted Dr. Larry Crabb, a well-known Christian psychologist and Bible teacher. Dr. Crabb has a passion [...]
In Greek mythology they are called the Sirens, mythical seductresses of seafaring lore. These creatures of great beauty sit in the flowery meadow on small, rocky islands in the Mediterranean, somewhere off the coast of Italy. The Sirens are divine beings with the wings of birds and voices that can enchant any sailor. Ancient sources [...]
When I bring up the idea of accountability software, occasionally (although not mostly) Christians express a distaste for the whole idea. For some the very idea of putting Covenant Eyes on your computer compromises the gospel. The thought goes, “If we really believed Jesus knows our every step and empowers us to overcome sin, we [...]
When it comes to overcoming bad habits, choosing a good accountability partner is key.
As the video shows, Mr. Accountability is not the sort of partner we need:
Accountability partners are fellow strugglers, not moral giants. They need to be able to sympathize with the struggle, either because they have struggled through it themselves or because they [...]
Covenant Eyes Radio – Episode 46
In this 4-minute clip Nate Larkin shares how he uses Covenant Eyes accountability software and how it helps him to break free from the temptation to look at pornography.
Nate also talks about the kind of relationship he has with his accountability partner.
Listen to more of Nate’s story of porn addiction [...]
This has been an exciting year for us at Covenant Eyes, and a very rewarding year on Breaking Free. The blog has enjoyed hundreds of thousands of hits from almost 200 countries around the world.
Looking back, I want to bookmark some landmark moments for us on the blog. Thanks to everyone who contributed.
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The following is a guest post from Cynthia Mann, counselor on staff at The Summit Church in Durham, NC.
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Accountability partners . . . we either love ‘em or wonder where they went. What makes for a good accountability relationship?
Basically, it’s our ability to be focused and motivated in helping one another [...]
