By C. T. Giles “…take the helmet of salvation…” Who doesn’t want their own signature helmet? I wouldn’t bother with setting mine out in some formal looking display. No. Mine would have a place alongside the jackets and shoes, right by the door, ready to grab and go. God bless… how badly I wish…
Ephesians 6
How Faith Shields From Pornography and Infidelity
By: Shane James O’Neill Lying to Myself I’ve had patches of abusing pornography throughout my Christian life. I’m always shocked to see how quickly the habit grabs a hold of me and how much it impacts my life. When I am watching pornography my life output significantly dwindles: my heart cares less for people,…
From Vandalizing to Evangelizing
By: Victor Stanely Jr. Out on Bail Seven years ago in June 2011, I was sitting in Northern Virginia awaiting a court hearing where I was facing two counts of assault and battery. The DEA had taken down a crime ring I was part of in a state down south and the drug task…
Warring Against the Shame of Lust
By: Shane James O’Neill Spiritual Hangover Have you ever experienced the spiritual hangover that comes from acting out lustfully or watching pornography? It’s a kind of grief that sits in the soul and pushes up into our emotions, thoughts, and relationships. Being “in a funk” doesn’t do the experience full justice, but I’ve used…
Why What You do While You’re Naked Matters
By: Shane James O’Neill (This is a continuation of our Ephesians 6 series in anticipation of the Proven Men This is War Conference on June 9th.) New Atheism Sam Harris is probably my favorite public atheist (are Christians allowed to have a favorite public atheist?!). While criticizing what God cares about, Harris once said:…