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Sexual Sin

Can I Remarry If I Still Struggle with Lust?

Pure Life Ministries
November 15, 2017

I have struggled with masturbation and porn for a long time. I want to get remarried, but this would be my third marriage. Can I remarry?

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Spiritual Growth

Why Sex Addicts are so Afraid

Ed Buch
November 13, 2017

We often find ourselves stuck in unbelief, feeling powerless to break from a pattern of sin. But we're not stuck; we’re paralyzed by fear.

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Finding Freedom

Dealing with Residual Memories from Pornography

Pure Life Ministries Podcast
November 9, 2017

In this Ask Pastor Steve, a man wants to know how to overcome the memories of sinful exposure or actions from our past.

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For Parents

Responding to the Normalization of Child Abuse

Guest Author
November 2, 2017

How will the unthinkable–the sexual exploitation of children–become thinkable? Through slow, persistent, and quiet change.

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Salvation

The Problem with God’s Perfect Patience

Steve Gallagher
October 31, 2017

I clearly see the Lord’s hand on my life despite my past willful rebellion. He patiently wooed me to Himself until He finally won my heart.

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For Wives

When a Wife Follows Her Feelings over God’s Word

Steve Gallagher
October 18, 2017

Unfortunately, Linda had more respect for man’s wisdom than the words of Jesus. She preferred to be ruled by her feelings than by God.

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Sexual Sin

Can a Sex Addict Plead Insanity on Judgment Day?

Steve Gallagher
October 13, 2017

Without God’s intervention in our lives, we are all on a course of ever-increasing madness. But all will be responsible for how we've lived.

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Salvation

Am I Going to Hell Because of My Sex Change?

Pure Life Ministries
September 27, 2017

I had a sex change many years ago. Now I love Jesus and am willing to stay single the rest of my life to stay pure. Will I still go to hell?

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For Wives

How I Support My Husband in His Restoration

Guest Author
September 26, 2017

As my husband battled his way out of sexual sin and into victory, I discovered that my role in his life really is of vital importance.

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For Leaders

When a Sex Offender Shows Up At Your Church

Steve Gallagher
September 21, 2017

There's a man in your office. He admits to having served time as a convicted child molester and wants to attend your church. What do you do?

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Finding Freedom

The Refuge of a Residential Program

Nate Danser
September 14, 2017

I had soaked in the cesspool of pornography for years. Finding freedom would require separation from temptation and time in God's presence.

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For Parents

6 Lies Pornography Convinces Girls to Believe

Steve Gallagher
September 12, 2017

Girls who subject themselves to pornography are allowing their perspectives and their hearts to be shaped and influenced by deceptions.

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For Leaders

How to Counsel Teenagers about Masturbation

Guest Author
September 4, 2017

A teenager needs to know that although masturbation is wrong, it is not unforgivable. With their feet firmly on the truth, we can give hope.

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Finding Freedom

Why Instant Freedom is Rare for the Sex Addict

Steve Gallagher
September 1, 2017

Sexual addicts are almost always transformed through a gradual process, rather than being instantaneously zapped. There's a reason for this.

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Finding Freedom

Homosexual Desires Do Not Define You

Pure Life Ministries Podcast
August 29, 2017

People struggling with same-sex attraction often feel like they are defined by their struggles. But that's not how God sees it.

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