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Sustaining Your Passion to Overcome Temptation
Have you ever heard a message that pulled you up by your…
Have you ever heard a message that pulled you up by your bootstrap–that made you see something in a whole new light? After hearing it, you think, “Yes! Thank you, Jesus! This must be the missing piece…
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Women Are Daughters, Not Objects
I’m a very outnumbered man in my household. My wife and I…
I’m a very outnumbered man in my household. My wife and I had our third daughter this summer, to go along with our 3- and 5-year-olds. Even my dog is a girl! I am deeply…
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Feeling Trapped? 3 Action Steps to Overcome Temptation
The Apostle Paul screams out at the end of Romans 7,“Wretched man…
The Apostle Paul screams out at the end of Romans 7,“Wretched man that I am! Who will set me free from the body of this death?” Those words resonate with you, don’t they? He feels like…
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Am I Addicted to Porn? 6 Symptoms of Porn Addiction
“Am I addicted to porn? I like porn, but feel like I…
“Am I addicted to porn? I like porn, but feel like I can stop anytime, so am I addicted? What are the signs and symptoms of porn addiction? Many people who struggle with pornography use…
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6 Dangers of Having Tunnel Vision in Recovery
When I started in recovery, my sole focus was sobriety. All of…
When I started in recovery, my sole focus was sobriety. All of my actions were done to ensure I was not repeating the mistakes of the past so I didn’t continue to hurt myself or…
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Finding Freedom from the Cave of Shame
“Our brokenness is a bridge, not a barrier.” Have you ever experienced…
“Our brokenness is a bridge, not a barrier.” Have you ever experienced what seems like the end of the road—a feeling like you’re trapped in a dark, inescapable cave? Alone, enslaved, ashamed, and often believing…
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Pornography and Christ Don’t Mix: Here’s Why
How does porn fit into a Christian’s life? The short answer to…
How does porn fit into a Christian’s life? The short answer to this question is that they do not blend together. Porn is utter darkness and Jesus Christ is pure light. They are completely contrary.…
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10 Keys to Victory Over Porn
Be Honest with God and Yourself Victory over porn begins when you…
Be Honest with God and Yourself Victory over porn begins when you quit lying to yourself and God. You have more than a problem with porn. You can’t stop watching it no matter how many promises you…
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Called to Rise: Overcoming Sexual Addiction
Overcoming sexual addiction can feel impossible. For many, it is one of…
Overcoming sexual addiction can feel impossible. For many, it is one of the hardest addictions to break. Several factors complicate sexual compulsivity. These include the age of first exposure to sex and pornography, the extremity…
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How to Move from Sin-Management to Real Freedom
When it comes to addressing pornography use or other sexual sins in…
When it comes to addressing pornography use or other sexual sins in the church, we often need to work on our message. At best, the church tries to encourage people against these things, and at…