Running the Race for Gold
With the Olympics on our televisions every night, there’s been a lot of talk about several athletes breaking records for the number of medals being won by an athlete in…
Your Kid is Watching Porn: A Word of Warning for Parents That’s Worth Sharing
I am not a parent. But if you’re familiar with my story, then it is no surprise that I was once a kid who encountered porn and became a porn-addicted…
The Fraudulent Waters of Baptism
When I was in the throes of my addiction to pornography, it was very important to me that I appeared like I had everything together. That my life wasn’t run…
Since Everyone Else is Talking About Anthony Wiener
People say he’s a pervert. People say he’s a bad husband. But Anthony Wiener is not that special. He just happens to be in a position where his indiscretions are plastered…
Hooked: A Christian Response to Porn Addiction
A couple of weeks ago, I had the honor of co-hosting a webinar with Luke Gilkerson of Covenant Eyes. Our topic was about pornography addiction and how the church can…
Resolutions Aren’t Magical
I remember when I was an addict that a new year always meant an opportunity for a fresh start. I’d get all excited and say to myself that I’d never look…
Agreeing with the Devil
My LifeGroup is currently reading, When Heaven Invades Earth by Bill Johnson. To be honest it is a challenging book even on some doctrinal levels for me. However, the other…
My Biggest Addiction Isn’t to Porn
For as long as I can remember I have had an issue with pride. I can remember back to the 4th grade when I was given a solo in the…
Could He Take Away My High School Diploma?
Addiction recovery is a continuous process. No matter if it is day 1 or day 2,290 of our recovery we must choose daily to surrender to God, confess to others, accept accountability, take…
Why I Told My Dad
If you’ve been following my story very long you know that my dad shows up every so often in the stories I tell. Usually about how he wasn’t around for…