Porn Weekend

I am honored to be part of a couples life group. At times we do something a little out of the ordinary. This last Sunday we got up early (4am) and traveled to North Ridge Church in Marshfield, Wi.

The purpose was to attend Porn Weekend. Not your ordinary title for a church service.

Craig Gross, the founder of xxxchurch.com was the guest speaker. It was refreshing to see this topic covered in church. It was also good for us men in the group to have our spouses learn more about this.

They say that pornography does not discriminate and based on my experience working with men for the last 10 years I would agree. It attacks the rich and the poor, lawyers, bankers, construction workers, all segments of society. It even attacks right in the church. We cannot deny that any longer. We cannot continue to pretend that it does not exist. It is so sad to see men admit they have a problem AFTER they have lost everything. Spouses, families, jobs, etc.

Just to be fair, this is not just a men's issue. 35% of all visitors to pornographic web sites are now women. If you survey the under 40 age group that percentage jumps up to 40%.

So, if you are tempted, or struggle with porn please check out http://www.xxxchurch.com/. This is a site that has resources to help you in this area. I would also encourage you to connect with a men's bible study. Chances are you will find other men who are or have struggled with pornography. They would love to walk the journey to freedom with you.     

Thank you Craig and xxxchurch for following God's calling into this ministry.

Thank You North Ridge Church for having the courage to bring this issue out into the open.

I believe that God is calling men to a higher standard. A standard that has no room for bondage to sexual sin or pornography. A standard that will lead our families to follow Christ for generations to come.

I would love to hear what you think.

Till next time...