By: Shane James O’Neill Matthew 5:22-24 The eye is the lamp of the body. So, if your eye is healthy, your whole body will be full of light, but if your eye is bad, your whole body will be full of darkness. If then the light in you is darkness, how great is that darkness!…
Why Does Purity Even Matter!?
By: Shane James O’Neill Confused by Paul In Colossians 1:24 Paul says something seemingly funky: “Now I rejoice in my sufferings for your sake, and in my flesh I am filling up what is lacking in Christ’s afflictions for the sake of his body, that is, the church.” But what the heck does that even…
But Does Porn Really Affect Marriage..? Jennifer’s Story – Part 2
Read part 1 of Jennifer’s story, here. By: Jennifer Troutt “Sex Addict” We were damaged and our marriage was in pieces. So, we decided to meet with our pastor and his wife — we just didn’t know what else to do. We needed a space that was safe so we could stop pretending and…
BUT DOES PORN REALLY AFFECT MARRIAGE..? Jennifer’s Story – Part 1
By: Jennifer Troutt Where To Start? It’s hard to determine where my story begins. Was it late that Wednesday night when I found out about the porn? Or, was it when I found out about the affairs? Was it sitting in that cold room the first time my husband and I heard those two words that cut…
Practices of Righteousness
Written by: Shane James O’Neill 1 John 3:6-8, 10 “No one who abides in him keeps on sinning; no one who keeps on sinning has either seen him or known him. Little children, let no one deceive you. Whoever practices righteousness is righteous, as he is righteous. Whoever makes a practice of sinning is…
10 Ways to BE ON GUARD
In order to fight the battle with pornography, you need to stop looking at it. We need to rewire the pathways in our brain. Your brain has become hardwired to go down the path of pornography and we need to set up roadblocks and exit ramps that allow our brain to grow a new path….
Who Should Become a Proven Men Leader?
97% of Christian men have viewed pornography. What can the church do to help members overcome this temptation? If you or someone you know has struggled with a pornography addiction, you know first-hand how much of a hold it can have on someone’s life. You can help other men break free of these chains as…
What is the Church Saying about Sexual Purity?
Sexual purity isn’t a new topic of discussion within the church. Even early church members addressed sexual purity, seeking truth in the midst of the lies their culture proclaimed. A lot has changed since the New Testament churches gathered, but sexual purity has remained a prevalent issue wrestled with by Christians. So what is the…
5 Ways to Encourage Sexual Purity in the Church
There’s little doubt that pornography has a devastating impact on individuals and the church body. The question is not if porn is a problem in the church, but how the church can work towards healing and restoration. With 97% of Christian men admitting that they’ve viewed pornography, this can be a daunting challenge to approach….
2 Bible Stories About Sexual Integrity, and How to Teach Them
The Bible gives us many life lessons, including how to handle some uncomfortable discussions regarding sexual integrity. Below are some examples from the Bible with lessons for today. Joseph and Potiphar’s Wife (Genesis 39) The Story: In this story, a young Joseph has been sold into slavery and works in Potiphar’s house. Potiphar’s wife tries…