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Porn Use and Marital Affairs. The stats are overwhelming!

Do you know that over 1 in 3 (35%) married men are stepping outside of marriage by having sexual affairs, and 1 in 6 (17%) married women are cheating on their spouses? Are you one of the 68% of church-going men and over 50% of pastors who view porn on a regular basis? Of young Christian adults 18-24 years old, 76% actively search for porn. Can you relate to the 55% of married men and 25% of married women say they watch porn at least once a month? Are you divorced or affected by divorce?  The reality is that most divorces (56%) involve one party having an “obsessive interest” in pornographic websites. Are you surprised to know that affairs affect Christian marriages at the same rate as marriages nationwide? The truth is that most men struggle with sexual integrity, whether it is relational affairs, pornography, lust, or masturbation—and many are trapped in bondage to it. Are you one of the many of the people who struggle to be free from their bondage and intensely desire to live in sexual integrity for themselves, God and their spouses? It is likely that you answered yes to at least one of these questions.  You are not just a statistic, but breaking free requires more than willpower and determination. There is help right here!  It’s called the L.I.F.E. (Living in Freedom Everyday) Recovery Class for Men. For men dealing with the consequences of sexual addiction, unwanted sexual behaviors like compulsive porn use, or a lack of sexual integrity, this 7-month class incorporates guided curriculum, spiritual discipline, small group accountability and ongoing prayer and support. Men who struggle with porn, lust, promiscuous sex and infidelity can have hope to finally experience some freedom!
Understanding the Cycle of Addiction – Why Do I Act Out?

Understanding the Cycle of Addiction – Why Do I Act Out?

Our "acting out" behaviors indicate that we are ESCAPING negative circumstances or negative feelings. We may feel justified or entitled to these behaviors, or they may be trauma reactions or painful emotions. The actual behavior is often sexual, but it isn’t necessarily limited to sex. Additional “acting out” behaviors can include alcohol, drugs, food, work, exercise, and gaming among others.While understanding the cycle of addiction is important, the ability to experience freedom lies not in controlling the behaviors in the cycle of addiction but, instead, in healing the wounds experienced and correcting the accompanying toxic thoughts. Sobriety is important, but our goal is HEALTHY THINKING, which will lead to more HEALTHY BEHAVIORS.