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I Didn’t Sign Up For This: Expectations and Temptations
Ellen has often heard this phrase from both single and married women, young and old. When life is painful and we are face to face with our expectations crumbling, it’s common to pursue sexual sin—we “sign up for” it, if you will—as a way to avoid the pain of other circumstances. But it’s crucial for…
How Does a Sinless Savior Help Us Sympathetically?
The book of Hebrews assures us that Jesus is our sympathetic high priest. But how can those who battle with persistent sin struggles make real spiritual use of these assurances? Learn more in this new video from Jim Weidenaar. To learn more about this topic, consider purchasing one of our resources, such as Hide or Seek:…
The Importance of Saying Yes to Jesus
In order to keep Christ enthroned in your desires, thoughts, and relationships, what do you need to keep saying YES to? To learn more, read Ellen Dykas’ accompanying blog, Learning to Say Yes and No.
Can I Please God When I’m Not Perfect?
We don’t just need Jesus to justify us, we need Jesus in order to do anything that is pleasing to the Father. To learn more, read Mark Sanders’ accompanying blog, Is It Temptation or Sin?
When Do Friendships Between Women Become Codependent?
Good friendships in the Body of Christ are vital and necessary. And those friendships should be rich and deep. But sometimes there’s a danger lurking there: when one or both friends look to each other for what only Jesus can give us, then relational idolatry happens. Listen to Ellen talk about how to get yourself…
How do I battle temptation during the Holidays? – Pt. 2
For sexual strugglers, the holidays can be a perilous time of struggle and temptation. The holidays can be a pit of despair and sin for sexual strugglers. Watch as Dave discusses a hope-filled perspective on life that can lead to joy and hope during the holiday season. If you haven’t seen the first video in…
How do I battle temptation during the Holidays? – Pt. 1
For sexual strugglers, the holidays can be a dangerous time. In a season that exults family and good times, struggles and loneliness can bear in painfully. The holidays can be a pit of despair and sin for sexual strugglers. But Dave White gives four steps to handle it successfully. Read more on what Dave is…
Emotional Affairs: When closeness becomes destructive – Part 3
Ending an emotional affair is hard. It can be so hard that some choose not to end it even when it’s clear that the relationship is wrong and doesn’t honor Christ. But there are practical steps you can take to know how to get through this process—and come out stronger on the other side. Go…
Emotional Affairs: When Closeness Becomes Destructive – Part 2
Now that you know the danger signs of being in an unhealthy emotional affair in Ellen’s first blog, what do you do now? Hear three key steps that Ellen gives on moving toward repentance and spiritual health. Go deeper on this subject in Ellen’s blog: Emotional Affairs: When closeness becomes destructive—Part 2
Emotional Affairs: When closeness becomes destructive – Part I
Friendships are great. We need them, and we are drawn to them. But some friendships can get too close, especially friendships that involve someone who is married to someone else. Do you know the warning signs if this is happening to you, or someone you know? Go deeper on this subject in Ellen’s blog: “Emotional…
Pornified Mind: Reclaiming your thought life—Part 1
Read Dave’s blog, “Renewing Your Mind from Pornography: “Taking Thoughts Captive.” These short videos and blog posts can be used as discussion starters in small group settings, mentoring relationships, men’s, and women’s groups, etc.
Being Single and Tempted: How can I avoid sexual sin?
Read Ellen’s blog on being single and dealing with temptation. These short videos and blog posts can be used as discussion starters in small group settings, mentoring relationships, men’s, and women’s groups etc.
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