Understanding the past and patterns of a secret sin. by Carol McGalliard The final strains of the wedding processional ring through the sanctuary. A radiant bride gazes into the eyes of the beaming groom and vows that she will “love, honor, and cherish this man . . . in sickness and health, for better,…
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My Father’s Porn
A painful walk toward healing. by Amber Piper* I was a seven-year-old cutie when I discovered my dad’s pornography. I had seen porn before at my uncle’s house. While it cut my female core, it fit my uncle’s character. He was a terrible man, so I could expect him to have this terrible thing…
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In a 2003 Focus on the Family poll, 47.8 percent said porn was a problem in their home. Maybe you’re one of them, unaware of the potential disaster. One small choice by parents can yield devastating results for their children. But it is never too late for action. Truth always heals. Expose what you…
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The freedom of forsaking sin and walking in truth. by Joyce Barnhart I was dusting the top shelf when I found it: a brown paper bag resting neatly on top of a row of theology books. Ironic, in hindsight. Intrigued by the mysterious bag, I lifted it off the shelf and examined the contents….
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Underestimating the power of porn. by Roger Evans as told to Carol McGalliard I stood behind my bedroom door, fists clenched. “I’ll show them,” I vowed. “I’ll show them I don’t need them. I’ll show them I can get what I need all by myself.” Powerful vows for a-six-year-old, but I was already convinced…
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How an “innocent” interest can build into intense addiction. by Carol McGalliard Pornography. Just the harmless pastime of curious boys and sex-deprived men — or so I thought. My perception of pornography changed dramatically when a friend e-mailed me about a personal crisis: She had just discovered her husband’s addiction to Internet porn. He confessed…
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Overcoming Porn Addiction Confront your offending spouse with love and honesty (Ephesians 4:15). Confess your sins to each other and forgive one another, each owning up to your part (James 5:16). Get help from a trusted pastor or professional counselor (Proverbs 15:22). Learn to enjoy each other; date each other weekly (Proverbs 5:15). Be accountable…
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The raw reality of a husband’s deception. by Annette Evans as told to Carol McGalliard I stared in the mirror at the bruises covering my thighs, abdomen, and breasts, then crumpled onto my bed. Those dark bruises on my body were nothing compared to the darkness that blanketed my heart. How could I have…
Read moreCaught in the Web – Where to seek help
If you or someone you know is struggling with pornography, the following organizations offer help for overcoming addiction and for helping an addict’s family cope with the devastation. SA-Sexaholics Anonymous A national 12-step program for sexual addicts and sexual offenders. Mostly males attending. (615) 370-6062; www.sa.org S-AnonNational 12-Step program for spouses of sexual addicts and…
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