XXXchurch: TEENS BLOG
I was reared in a small town. You have got to love your small southern towns. I was raised in a very conservative, Christian household. Although I live in the heart of the Bible belt, my story is one of a kind, but my absolute hope is that you will see your reflection in my words. Let’s jump in.
I was first introduced to pornography at a very young age. I was so young that I do not even recall...
So, I had just broken up with a girlfriend and I was feeling incredibly vulnerable. I waited a few days until I couldn’t bear it any longer; I broke down and called her. I was showing her that I was willing to be the one to resolve it, however in that particular situation, a resolution never came. So I felt empty and incomplete due to the fact that I was now alone after such an...
I grew up in a Christian home, went to church every Sunday, said the salvation prayer and was home schooled. That should say enough for you shouldn't it!?
However, even though I grew up in an environment that would seemingly force you into a life honoring to God, that wasn’t exactly the case. I still had choices and decisions to make. I still had to make the decision for myself to fall in love...
My story?
It’s not a unique one.
It’s not storybook worthy.
But it’s mine.
Pornography gripped me like many others, past and present. I was in middle school. I was becoming involved in the opposite sex. Girls suddenly became, well, cool. And then curiosity snuck into my mind, and swiftly the innocence I once knew become foreign to me; clutched by the hands of the computer screen. Back then,...
Evolution- any process of formation or growth; development
Evolution saved my life, no, really it did. Not the widely debated scientific form of it that most Christians are allergic to talking about, I mean the process of evolution that brought me from darkness and into the light I confidently stand in today; the same process that shattered lies and rocked strongholds and overall challenged...
In the #16 edition of XXXchurch Voices we catch up with Chad Johnson. We have known Chad since his days back at Tooth and Nail. Chad runs the Non Profit record label Come&Live. Check out their site for a tone of great music and ministry.
Temptations on the road:
Temptations are everywhere and they’re definitely on the road. For me, the temptation on the road is way less when I’m traveling...
To say that my life is marked by grace is an understatement. There is no possible way for me to reflect on my past without seeing God’s love and mercy. This fact humbles me and makes me deeply appreciate Him. There are so many dark times in my life and when it comes to dealing with purity I am thrilled to have been shown the light, the true Light.
Like many of you, I still have pictures etched...
“My reaction to porn films is as follows: After the first ten minutes, I want to go home and screw. After the first 20 minutes, I never want to screw again as long as I live.” -Erica Jong
The...
"Pornography is rather like trying to find out about a Beethoven symphony by having somebody tell you about it and perhaps hum a few bars." - Robertson Davies
I heard this quote some time ago, and it perplexed me. It challenged me. Maybe it was the fact that “Beethoven” and “symphony” are somewhat sophisticated words shared in close proximity with the word “pornography” in this statement....
“JESUS + NOTHING is the answer for humanity.” - Judah Smith
Many healthy people start out their day by swallowing a packet of supplements. Each pill has its own unique blend of nutrients and vitamins, and yet all need to be taken together to help the whole body stay healthy. You’re obviously not getting all the nutrients you need if you swallow only one supplement out of the entire packet.
