Reflections on recovery, faith, and the slow work of learning a new way to live.
A federal appeals court just ruled that possessing AI-generated child sexual abuse material at home is constitutionally protected. Why "no real victim" was never the right question — legally or personally.
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August 3, 2026For a long time I thought walking in purity was the finish line. Get there, and everything else follows. My marriage heals. My wife respects me again. The guilt lifts. I stop hating myself at the end of the day. I stop…
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June 7, 2026There’s something nobody talks about when it comes to sexual sin and recovery — the emotion underneath it isn’t always lust. For me, a lot of the time, it was insignificance. I didn’t always know that. I thought I just…
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April 11, 2026Last night I had two dreams that stayed with me. At first they felt random, but as I sat with them, I started to see a pattern that speaks directly to recovery from sexual addiction and learning how to live with clear…
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March 6, 2026Most people begin the fight for purity thinking about a finish line. They imagine that if they can go long enough without falling—30 days, 90 days, maybe a year—then they will finally arrive somewhere. A place where…
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February 18, 2026A Walk In Purity reflection on recovery as relearning daily patterns of honesty, connection, and healthy living rather than simply arriving at a final destination.
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January 28, 2026Have you ever tried not to think of a pink elephant? The very command makes that image spring to mind. In the same way, our brains often “hear” whispers – not just as words but as vivid pictures. In recovery, you may…
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January 11, 2026Brother, if you’re reading this, it means your heart is still alive. Men who are done with God don’t feel this weight. Conviction hurts, but it points toward life. Shame tells you to hide. God calls you to come…
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October 29, 2025Men use a lot of words for the same thing: attractive, beautiful, pretty, cute, hot. Each word carries a different feel. “Pretty” can mean gentle. “Hot” can mean raw desire. And “attractive” often points to a quality…
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July 27, 2025A Vision in Counseling About a year ago, I was in a counseling session, working through some personal struggles. During our talk, the counselor said he had a vision of me wearing a tattered military-style uniform…
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July 27, 2025Today marks one full year sober from pornography. And let me be real: It’s very difficult, and it’s very easy at the same time. It’s difficult because in recovery, you are asked to say “no” in places where you have…
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July 27, 2025Life is full of urges—wanting a snack, buying a car, or the pull to click on porn. They all work the same way: they rise, crest, and eventually fade away. That’s good news. If we learn to wait them out, we gain…
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July 27, 2025The idea of “greatness bleeds happiness” suggests that the pursuit of excellence often requires effort, sacrifice, and sometimes unseen costs. Yet, embedded within that journey is a deep and enduring joy. To understand…
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July 27, 2025When it comes to addiction recovery, especially from pornography, one of the greatest challenges is the accessibility of temptation. In today’s digital age, harmful content is often just a click away, and overcoming…
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October 29, 2024Gratitude is more than just a feeling; it’s a biblical practice that can transform our lives and relationships. Throughout scripture, we see God calling us to be thankful for His blessings and to recognize His…
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June 24, 2024Sex addiction is often deeply connected to unresolved trauma. Recognizing this link can help explain why some individuals turn to compulsive sexual behaviors as a coping mechanism. Trauma’s Impact on the Brain Trauma,…
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June 17, 2024Porn addiction is a silent crisis that profoundly impacts millions of individuals and society. Many people are unaware of the severe mental health, relationship, and societal consequences associated with this…
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