It All Started With An Innocent Game My latest dance with addiction began when my wife showed me a game she was playing on her iPhone. I had never installed …
Welcome God Into Sexual Temptations
“Don’t have sex outside of marriage.” “Stop looking at porn.” “Keep those eyes from wandering!” Men, these are the things we hear, aren’t they? Living out this wisdom will keep …
Staying Clean for a Lifetime
You are in a war – a war for your sexual purity. The enemy attacks the young and old alike, hoping to permanently scar and leave you ruined. Your sexual …
Gratitude: The Medicine for Addiction
Imagine that the top story on your newsfeed today was the announcement of a brand-new miracle drug, a medication guaranteed to create positive emotions, make you feel more alive, improve …
When Men Are Tempted
How to be Sexually Free Every man faces temptation. Dr. Doug Weiss provides some practical advice on how to untrain our mind’s tendency to lust. In this video from our …
Accountability Alone Doesn’t Work in Battling Addiction
My fascination with porn began when I was a teenager. Because my activities were too shameful to describe to anyone and the penalties for discovery were harsh, I covered my …
Porn is Not Your Problem, Facing Reality Is
If you are in the habit of leaving your house occasionally, you have probably encountered a bumper sticker that says, “This Too Shall Pass.” Whether you know it or not, …
The Root of Addiction
The Connection Between Trauma and Addiction The Whirlpool of Trauma When I was eight years old, my mother, who had recently given birth to her eighth child, suddenly disappeared. Not …
The Problem With Goal Setting
Many motivational books will tell you that goal-setting is the key to success. Your goal must be clear – the clearer, the better – so picture it in your mind’s …
Battling Addictions: Why ‘Work Harder’ Is Not Enough
I was raised to respect the value of hard work. My dad was a maniac on the subject. He grew up on a farm, back in the days when harvesting …