When you are tempted, there is an underlying emotional need that has to be identified and met in a healthy way. H.A.L.T.S. can help you identify times when you are more vulnerable to temptation. I’m not sure yet who came up with this acronym, but it’s been very helpful to me in my recovery. HContinue reading “HOW TO WIN THE TEMPTATION BATTLE: IDENTIFY YOUR EMOTIONAL NEEDS”
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HOW TO WIN THE TEMPTATION BATTLE: RECOGNIZE YOUR TRIGGERS
A trigger is something that gets your attention, pushes a button, and causes you to want to sinfully act out. Temptation must have some sort of enticement. When Adam and Eve started to look at the forbidden fruit as “good for food”…that was an enticement, a trigger. You and I have certain things that setContinue reading “HOW TO WIN THE TEMPTATION BATTLE: RECOGNIZE YOUR TRIGGERS”
How to Win the Temptation Battle: Setup Roadblocks
Roadblocks are anything that comes between you and acting out in a sinful way. They are defensive, protective against acting out and can help you maintain purity.
6 Great Podcasts on Battling Sexual Sin
Podcasts can be a great part of your recovery. I get tired of reading recovery books, so here’s my top 6 list of podcasts I found that have helped me with my sexual addiction recovery. All of these podcast can be found on I-Tunes, or the websites listed.
What Does "True" Accountability Look Like?
One of the key elements in a person’s recovery has to be ACCOUNTABILITY. This should not be optional, or only for the people who have “serious” problems. We all need accountability, and especially those recovering from sexual sin.
What Does “True” Accountability Look Like?
One of the key elements in a person’s recovery has to be ACCOUNTABILITY. This should not be optional, or only for the people who have “serious” problems. We all need accountability, and especially those recovering from sexual sin.
God, I Don't Want to Give This Up!
There are several times during recovery, that I had to give something up. In order for me to go to the next level, something had to go.
God, I Don’t Want to Give This Up!
There are several times during recovery, that I had to give something up. In order for me to go to the next level, something had to go.
Finding God's Power in Your Addiction
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Finding God’s Power in Your Addiction
We grossly underestimate our ability to fight sexual addiction. It is so easy to think that we can control our sexual addiction. We think that it’s not really that bad and that we could stop at anytime. The reality is that our flesh is so strong, that only God can bring us strength andContinue reading “Finding God’s Power in Your Addiction”