Want To Start A Family…Do These 5 Things NOW

After almost 15 years, I have an amazing marriage, but it wasn’t always that way.  There are so many things I could have done to make my marriage great from the start.  I want you to learn from my mistakes.  Here are FIVE things every single guy should do BEFORE Marriage.. 1. FIND YOUR MISSION: Continue reading “Want To Start A Family…Do These 5 Things NOW”

God Wants Men To Do These 5 Things

There are 100’s of passages of Scripture on the role of men in the church, family and society. But there’s only ONE passage that sums it all up. “Be watchful, stand firm in the faith, act like men, be strong. Let all that you do be done in love.” 1 Corinthians 16:13-14 While other passagesContinue reading “God Wants Men To Do These 5 Things”

THIS… Is The Most Ignored Sin

What is the one sin that is most ignored by Christians today??? It’s not Porn It’s not Sex It’s not Alcohol It’s not Lying or Greed or Envy This is SO common in the church, not only do they ignore it, they glorify it! I’m speaking of Obesity. Look around your church this Sunday. Do youContinue reading “THIS… Is The Most Ignored Sin”

Introducing the Into The Wilderness Podcast

After months of preparation and hard work, I’m excited to announce the launch of the Into The Wilderness Podcast with Timothy Reigle! I am taking my ministry of battling men’s porn addiction and expanding it into other topics that modern Christian men need to talk about but where there are few spaces to do so.  Continue reading “Introducing the Into The Wilderness Podcast”

How I Quit Porn: My Story of Recovery, Redemption, and Renewal

It was a long road that lead me to becoming the man I am today.   I’ve been through darkness, despair, and depression.   I’ve faced trials, tests, and troubles. Yet, I came out on top of it all.   This is the story of how I got unbelievably deep in to a devastating PornContinue reading “How I Quit Porn: My Story of Recovery, Redemption, and Renewal”

How To Keep The “Fire” Alive In Marriage

Many people wonder, “Where did the “fire” go in my my marriage?” “What happened to the spark?” Remember the wedding day? On that day, you’re full of love for her.  You’re burning with passion.  The emotions are high and you could never imagine not loving this person with every fiber of your being.   Fast forwardContinue reading “How To Keep The “Fire” Alive In Marriage”

Am I Unforgivable?

When you struggle with an addiction to porn and sex, you are often your own worst enemy. You feel shameful for your actions.  You’re filled with regret.  Then your negative feelings eventually drive you back to the porn that caused them in the first place.   Around and around you go. It may feel like you’reContinue reading “Am I Unforgivable?”

Who Is Your Nathan?

Who Is Your Nathan? Many of us are familiar with the story of King David and Bathsheba.   In the account described in the Bible, King David saw Bathsheba bathing on a roof and was immediately filled with intense lust for her.  He committed adultery with her knowing that she was married.  When she became pregnant,Continue reading “Who Is Your Nathan?”

Do You Have Perseverance?

Do you have perseverance? Do you have what it takes to keep going no matter how hard, how far, or how painful? The sad news is that many men today are mentally weak.  Far too often, men give up at the first sign of difficulty.  Instead of fighting through the hardship, they surrender and admitContinue reading “Do You Have Perseverance?”

Cleaning Up My Own Mess

Throughout my addiction, I always tried to deflect blame for my actions.  I would blame my acting out on stress and anxiety.  I would blame my wife for the slightest errors and use them as justification for my actions.  I would blame God for making me this way.  I would blame society for being soContinue reading “Cleaning Up My Own Mess”