Two years ago, my husband and I made a commitment to God, each other, and our Pastor to begin the process of restoring our marriage from the destruction of porn addiction. At that time, our Pastor shared with us that he felt like God would use what we had been through one day as a...
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Transparent Ministries Friends This last week was a great week in which Transparent Ministries was part of seeing lives impacted and changed. Here’s the detail on what happened and how lives are being changed. About one month ago I was asked to speak with some high school seniors from the local high school. Dennis, a...
This week I had a discussion with an individual who is dealing with someone who has had bitterness in her life for over 35 years. As the conversation progressed it was clear she had not moved from what had transpired in her life years ago. It was sad because she knew she had missed something...
I recently decided to refresh my knowledge on statistics regarding pornography use by children 18 years old and younger. I visited Covenant Eyes‘ website for the latest information. I will make one statement that will stagger you as it pertains to how big this problem is. In 2010 Covenant Eyes released a report on this...
This last week I met a friend at a restaurant and below is the story of what happened during our meeting. It is powerful story of God’s timing in our lives. We both walked away saying God doesn’t do anything by accident. God’s Time I entered the restaurant flustered and angry at myself. While I...
I am one of those who believe it is good to look back and see what has happened over the course of a year. I find it helpful to reflect on the good and the bad of our lives to see how we endured the challenges and how we saw God’s hand in everything. I’d...
Over the past few years I found myself wondering things like, “What if Abraham had believed without wavering when God told him he would be a father of many nations— would he have felt fear for his life and had Sarah tell Pharaoh they were brother and sister? Or if Rebecca had truly believed God...
In January of 2012, I will have known Jesus as my Lord and Savior for 32 years. Since 1998 I’ve read through the Bible thirteen times and am currently over ½ way through it again yet I still don’t know Jesus the way I should. Most of the time I spent trying to know God...
Well in one week we spoke at four different locations including Southwest Baptist University, East Tennessee State University, Milligan College, and a new church called “The Gathering”. During our time we spoke with students who were deep into pornography, depression, prostitution, and crisis situations. Each of these individuals will have a story and journey to...
I received a note today from my friend John who travels to the intercity once a week to give out food and clothes to the homeless. I have been reading his posts for about a year and they always inspire me with hope, encouragement, and a message from the “Chosen People” as I like to...
A message from my friend Lauren: It has been several months since I last blogged. Of course, all the normal excuses apply: life got so busy once school started, there are so many other projects to be worked on, etc., etc. But the truth is I have let the old thought patterns have free reign...
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