Dear Teen—Fear is the biggest obstacle to overcome
Perhaps the biggest obstacle that keep teens from sharing about their addiction is fear—fear of how your parents will react or fear about disappointing your family. If this is also holding you back, I want to encourage you to be courageous.Read More
You have been invited to a life of relational and sexual fulfillment
War has been declared, and every teen needs a plan of action for living pure in this epic battlefield. Teens today are confronted with a culture of online pornography, chat rooms, sexting, and sex-on-demand. The enemy attacks the young, hoping to wound and leave them destroyed. But there is hope.Read More
Four things you should know about pornography and the brain
You need at least a basic understanding of the brain in order to live a pure life. Until a few years ago, there was little evidence and research to reach reliable conclusions. Today, thanks to breakthroughs in neuroscience, scientists have been able to view the activity of the brain as it functions.Read More
Sex is an enjoyable gift from God
All this talk about the problem of pornography may give you the wrong impression about sex. It needs to be stated very clearly that the problem isn’t with sex. It doesn’t mean there is something wrong with you if you enjoy the thought or sight of the opposite sex. God built us with that natural attraction.Read More
7 ways to improve your brain power in recovery
Our brains control everything we do. The road to recovery from addiction starts with making your brain the best it can be. By starting here, it makes it much easier for you to gain control of your life. Read More
10 targets for teen recovery success
How can teens and parents know if recovery is working? The answer is by using targets to measure progress. Like rock cairns, which guide hikers along a path, targets tell us where we are and when we are being successful.Read More
Does your teen have a problem with pornography?
It is easy to be deceived today with the many lies promoted through the various media. Another danger is the unwillingness to face the truth when it comes to ourselves. It can be confusing trying to figure out if your teen has a problem with pornography. This short quiz can help you determine if your teen needs help.Read More
4 things family members can do to support the recovery process
Support by family members is important. Family therapy can also serve to identify and bring out in to the open unhealthy behavior. For example, parents becoming overly focused on the struggling teen and neglecting other siblings. In therapy, parents learn to focus on what they can control, and then they learn how best to support all of the family.Read More
Cybersex, the “Great Accelerator”
Pornography and online activities can become a compulsive problem in a very short time. Patrick Carnes, a leading authority on sexual addiction, refers to cybersex as the “great accelerator” of sexually compulsive behavior. Sex online creates so many options and allows people to become involved in sexual behavior that they otherwise would never have explored. Read More
9 Steps for Pastors Struggling with Pornography
Pastor, there are three things that need to be said. First, there are many pastors like yourself who struggle with pornography. Second, you must address and help the people struggling in your congregation. And third, you cannot help others with this problem until you get help.Read More