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Will My Battle for Sexual Purity Ever End?

Will My Battle for Sexual Purity Ever End?

by Chris | Jun 9, 2021 | Pornography & Sexual Addiction, Prayer & Scripture Reflections, Scripture Reflection, Sex/Pornography

It has been over five years since I started celebrating my delivery from the scourge of pornography. The grace and power of God poured out during my Consecration to Divine Mercy released me from the hold that pornography had on me for over 40 years. With the exception...
5 Scripture Passages to Help Fight Sexual Temptation

5 Scripture Passages to Help Fight Sexual Temptation

by Chris | May 26, 2021 | Pornography & Sexual Addiction, Prayer & Scripture Reflections, Scripture Reflection, Sex/Pornography, Spiritual Tools

In my previous articles, I have often shared various Scripture passages to help us deepen our relationship with Jesus Christ. In this article, I’d specifically like to share five more Scripture passages that can serve as armor against sexual temptations and sin (they...
Why Reconciliation Is God’s Beautiful Gift to Us

Why Reconciliation Is God’s Beautiful Gift to Us

by Chris | May 19, 2021 | Mercy, Pornography & Sexual Addiction, Reconciliation, Sacraments, Sex/Pornography, The Sacraments

Those of us who fight against sexual sin often deal with shame. I know that for a long time I truly believed that if people really knew what I often thought—and of my many behaviors—not only would they not like me but they would be repulsed by me!   I was recently...
An Adult Child of an Alcoholic Finds Healing through Al-Anon from an Abusive & Dysfunctional Family History

An Adult Child of an Alcoholic Finds Healing through Al-Anon from an Abusive & Dysfunctional Family History

by Chris | May 18, 2021 | Personal Testimonies

Much of my journey leading to recovery revolves around my dad. From a very early age, I remember being afraid of him. He traveled 80 percent of the time due to a high-pressure corporate job. And when he was around, my three older siblings would clamor and compete for...
Spiritual Resources for Finding & Maintaining Recovery (Part 2)

Spiritual Resources for Finding & Maintaining Recovery (Part 2)

by Chris | May 12, 2021 | Help from the Saints, Prayer, Saints—On Earth & in Heaven, Spiritual Tools, The Blessed Mother

Growing up I felt like I was just going through the motions when it came to going to church. I just knew that we had to stand up, sit down, listen to a few songs, and repeat. However, I do remember getting excited about seeing others that I knew there (it was as if we...
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