A Reply 20 Years Late

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Twenty years ago, an anonymous mother was looking for help for her teenage son. He had confessed through tears that he was a pedophile.

Are We Just Delusional?

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Are we delusional for believing that pedophilia does not define us? Some would say yes, but the Bible (and Puddleglum) tell a different story.

Choosing Friendship

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I used to believe that unwanted same-sex attraction made it impossible for me to have friendships. That changed when I learned to surrender to God.

A Symbol of Hope

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The cross is a symbol of our hope in Jesus. Bismarck writes about why he wears one on a necklace.

Baggage or Biography?

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Recently I was talking to a friend about some of the ongoing difficulties my past sins have caused, and how I see myself. He used an interesting term to frame what I was doing: holding on to emotional and spiritual baggage.

How to NOT be Shaken

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I’d like to encourage you, if you feel shaken, either because of pedophilia or something else entirely, reflect on this verse, and to keep your eyes always on the LORD.

Our Firm Foundation

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The Bible is God’s supernaturally revealed inerrant message to us. Here, I want to give a very broad description of how the Bible is our foundation.

Something I Learned from Bonsai

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In some ways, these precious trees reflect the Christian experience. God chooses the weak things to shame the strong, the small things to shame the large, and the foolish things to shame the wise.

Millstones

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“If anyone causes one of these little ones – those who believe in me – to stumble, it would be better for them to have a large millstone hung around their neck and to be drowned in the depths of the sea…”

Loss

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Living with pedophilia usually comes with significant losses; no surprise there. But unlike most other situations of loss, it can be very difficult to communicate to anyone what we’ve lost, and why it matters.

Take Care This Christmas

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Sometimes God gives us hard years where it can seem like almost nothing was accomplished. But please rest assured, that God does know what he’s doing.

What Do We Do With Halloween?

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Well, it’s that time of year again, the time when Christian YouTubers and bloggers put out material on whether or not it’s okay for Christians to celebrate Halloween. For once I thought I’d join them and share some of my thoughts on the subject. So… is it okay for Christians to celebrate Halloween? Many would say ‘no’ and default to … Read more

The Satanic, Cowardly, and Anti-Biblical Nature of Side B Theology

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For those of you who don’t already know, there’s a new theology in town. Side B: a comfortable, easy, and embarrassment-free way to reconcile our modern understanding of sexuality and the Bible. No more awkward conversations at parties. No more suffering reproach for the name of Christ. No more looking like the stuffy old evangelical with outdated beliefs. Now you … Read more

What’s Your ‘Type’? And Why It Matters.

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I have a confession to make. I was once into boys with braces. This may seem strange to most people. Why on earth would anyone be into boys with braces? But even stranger perhaps is why I choose to focus in on this detail and take it seriously. You see, for the longest time, I didn’t. I didn’t even like … Read more

St. Christopher – The Patron Saint of Pedophiles

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I’m not Orthodox, but there is one aspect of the Orthodox tradition that I have lately come to appreciate. St Christopher – the dog headed saint. For those of you who are unfamiliar with St Christopher, or who have traditionally seen him depicted as a man like any other saint, may at first find it very odd to see him … Read more

Should I Kill Myself? – A Pedophile’s Torment

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If you are in urgent need of help, click here and call the hotline corresponding to your country. So, you’ve just realized that you’re a pedophile, and that no matter what you do, you can’t make it go away. What do you do now? Do you kill yourself? Or do you risk life as a pedophile? Sadly this is a … Read more

Am I Demon Possessed? An Important Clarification

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A while ago I wrote an article titled ‘Am I Demon Possessed?’ where I argued quite strongly (with verses) that it’s not at all possible for a Christian to be taken over and controlled by a demon (kind of like how you see in the movies). Now, this is true; a person bought by the blood of Christ cannot be … Read more

Fear Not, Thou Worm, Jacob

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Here in Isaiah 41:14, we see God bringing encouragement to his people: “Fear not, thou worm Jacob, and ye men of Israel; I will help thee, saith the Lord, and thy redeemer, the Holy One of Israel.“ I’ve recently been encouraged by this text. Being a pedophile is almost exactly like being a worm. Worms live below the surface of … Read more

Moving Beyond the Evangelical Right

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Watching And Reacting It has been a sad thing, watching American culture slowly unravel. Many people have called this a polarization spiral – something married couples do when things aren’t working out. She pursues him with criticism, and in response, he moves away and shuts down causing her to pursue him with further criticism. However I don’t believe this to … Read more

Feeling Empty?

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For the longest time I had been feeling this way. Whenever I read the Bible, nothing seemed to stand out to me. Whenever I’d spend time in prayer, my mind would wander off and my prayers would turn out dull and lifeless. Everything in my spiritual life was becoming a drag. Somehow, slowly over time, it had lost its joy, … Read more

A Prayer Against Temptation

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Father God, Tired and worn down I find myself in the midst of temptation; a baron wasteland of dust and ash with my adversary standing before me ten feet tall. I confess that until now I have fought in my own strength Without calling for divine assistance Without putting on properly the full armour of God Without recognizing that the … Read more

The Wonder of Incarnation

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It’s been a long time now since Christmas. And whilst COVID still stays with us, it’s unfortunate that the wonder of celebrating the birth of our Savior fades into the background, if it was ever in the foreground at all. For many Christians, the idea of incarnation has become so reduced it’s no wonder it so constantly gets categorized as … Read more

True Worship

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Let’s not be neglectful of the things of God, but take up his word, listen carefully to what he says, and then go and put it into practice.

Trent’s Favorite Preachers

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In the days of church growth and inclusivity, it can be difficult to find a church that simply preaches the Word of God faithfully, since in order to be inclusive and inviting to all, it is necessary for core convictions to take a back seat, or be thrown out of the vehicle altogether. Truth is, and always will be exclusive. … Read more

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