As we approach the issue of having someone struggling with porn how do we deal with it. First of all I think this isn't a cut and dry answer that can really be perfectly addressed in this blog. I believe prayer,discernment, and grace need to be used well and with abundance as you walk into this situation. Every situation will be different but here are some Gauges on our dashboard we can keep...

This is such a tough question and if you find yourself asking this question I imagine you’ve been struggling with pornography for awhile. The question that is really being asked is how much sin is to much sin. I believe we all would answer that with a resounding “any sin is to much sin” Hebrews 10:14 For by one sacrifice he has made perfect forever those who are being made holy. While that may...

As a pastor who has seen people struggle with this for years it can be disheartening. Becoming desensitized to porn and unhealthy images is difficult enough but with our culture walking down this road makes it even harder. As someone who has struggled and worked hard to break free of porn I believe Jesus has reset my dial. I have been able to feel less and less like porn is a normal part of...

The process of facing addictions head on is a very frightening course of action. When we suddenly realize that we have behaviors that are addictions or behaviors that are harmful we have 2 choices. We can either choose the process of healing or we can choose to turn inward creating a wall of denial where we pretend everything is just fine. My hope is we choose the former.

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The only way we can ever make a choice for Godly sex is first to understand what God’s design for sex is. To tackle this we first have to admit that we are sexual beings. God created us as physical,mental,spiritual, and sexual beings. This means that sexual expression in a God honoring way is not only good but part of God’s plan. After all sex was created before the fall. Genesis 1:22 And God...