Every husband who wants to improve his sex life should learn to spell. Typically, guys spell intimacy S-E-X, says Dr. Dan Erickson. It’s not entirely our fault. Our sexualized culture has encouraged the misspelling, and it has distorted the definition too. Intimacy in our culture often describes a “what,” Erickson…
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5 Tech Questions to Ask Every School Principal
For anyone with school-aged children, it’s back to school time! Many school buildings have spent the summer cleaning, upgrading, and in some cases, incorporating new technologies into their classrooms. As a father of four children spanning pre-school through middle school, I keenly understand the busyness that accompanies the school routine. Sports.…
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Day 19: Why Thanksgiving and Porn Do Not Mix
“Porn is only consumed by thankless people.” Dr. Heath Lambert isn’t coddling readers in his book Finally Free: Fighting for Purity with the Power of Grace. While the quote from his book might sound like a tough rebuke, this counselor and professor at Southern Baptist Theological Seminary firmly roots his advice…
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Killing the Dragon: My Struggle With Sexual Sin
The war that I have been waging against my flesh has been going on for around six years now. The story of how that war began and how I came to faith in Jesus Christ is actually the same, so the subjects of sexual sin, pornography, and lust have all…
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Day 29: 3 Places to Look for an Ally
There are two critical ingredients to a good accountability relationship. They can be summarized in the following proverbs: All quality accountability partnerships need these two elements. Genuine friendship ensures the relationship will feel natural and enjoyable, giving each person the internal motivation to stick it out when things get rocky.…
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Why spying on your husband is a bad idea (and what to do instead)
“I used to dream that I would meet a prince But God Almighty, have you seen what’s happened since?” -Madame Thenardier, Les Miserables One of the things I dislike about most Disney princesses is that they sell a myth: that happily-ever-after is part and parcel of the wedding night. Sure, there’s…
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Dr. Phil on Porn
I recently read a brief article by Dr. Phil called “Is Internet Porn Cheating?” I’ve reprinted the article in full below: It is not OK behavior. It is a perverse and ridiculous intrusion into your relationship. It is an insult, it is disloyal and it is cheating. Consider how it…
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Rebuilding Trust in Marriage Through Boundaries
In situations where a marriage has been affected by pornography use, it’s common for one person to feel responsible for the healing process, while the other doesn’t take enough responsibility. This dynamic can lead to resentment, self-centeredness, and controlling behaviors. For example, a husband might blame his porn use on…
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Leah Darrow’s Story: Finding Freedom from a Pornified Culture
Seeking Validation and Identity Leah Darrow grew up in a Christian home and believed in Jesus. But in high school, she started looking for her identity in other places. Like many young people, Leah longed to be loved, affirmed, and validated for who she was as a person. Unfortunately, she…
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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…
