Finding a Way Through Pedophilia with Jesus
A good friend of mine asked a great question: “I know I shouldn’t lust after them, but is there a way I can stop wanting to lust after them?” I totally get that! You know, sometimes I find myself getting discouraged when faced with temptation again and again. Shouldn’t I be over this by now? But, I still get those … Read more
“I would have despaired unless I had believed that I would see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living.” (Ps. 27:13) I’m a Pedophile. How can I figure a way through this? Researchers say the wires are crossed in my brain. The social worker wants me to focus on goals and avoid problematic behavior. Society simply … Read more
I said, “My life is in a hundred pieces,”A puzzle broken apart by shame and anxiety;I meant to work the picture to perfection,But this bent attraction – more than anything,Has left all a jumble, and I can find no remedy. In the darkest places God whispers,“You’re in my hands; I’ve caught all the pieces;Dear child, your mistakes and sin are … Read more
The question I get asked most is, “Is God mad at me, because I’m a pedophile.” My answer is always no, no, NO! Being attracted to minors is a physiological condition, just like any other. It’s a life-challenge that a few people face, but everyone faces challenges in life. God isn’t mad at anyone because they struggle. Instead, he says, … Read more
God laments over his people, and compares them to a wayward wife: “For she does not know that it was I who gave her the grain, the new wine and the oil, and lavished on her silver and gold, which they used for Baal.” (Hosea 2:8) The prophet Hosea spoke God’s message to the people. They had abandoned him, and … Read more
The Bible says we have a hope that is the “anchor of our soul”. (Heb. 6:19) What is that hope? It’s none other than the person of God… his character, passion, and actions. Our hope is in a person! We’re not just following some force of nature, karma, or rules to live by. There’s actually someone there. What is God … Read more
There was a recent article in BBC’s future section about people enduring trauma titled, The Secrets of Extraordinary Survivors. It shares the experiences of a political activist who was tortured by soldiers, and how she is reclaiming life. It also examines how people respond to disastrous events, such as the 1953 earthquake in Greece and the London subway bombing. The … Read more
Your faith is like a beacon that shoots straight to heaven. God sees it instantly. The answer might take some time and doing, but you can be sure something is being done. Faith is when a person believes God’s promises are real, and acts accordingly. The Bible says faith pleases God, and he looks for opportunities to help someone who … Read more