Theology of the Body & The Ethos of Redemption

Here are some summary reflections from the portion of Christopher West’s Theology of the Body Explained dealing with “Historical Man”:

Christ’s words, which equate “looking lustfully” with “committing adultery in the heart,” announce the ”ethos of redemption”.

Fulfilling the law cannot be equated only with meeting the law’s demands. It involves a super-abounding justice in man’s [...]

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Inadequate – But Not Inactive

But when Sanballat and Tobiah and the Arabs and the Ammonites and the Ashdodites heard that the repairing of the walls of Jerusalem was going forward and the gaps were beginning to be closed, they were very angry, and all plotted together to come and fight against Jerusalem and to cause confusion in it. So [...]

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SALT Meeting – Fences & Fire Drills

HAIL TO THE SALT BRIGADE!
Today’s meeting of the SALT Brigade was short but powerful.
As usual, we opened the meeting with prayer and moved straight into check-ins. For our check-ins we follow the F-I-N-S format: Feelings, Issues, Needs, Sobriety (Purity). This week featured one brother who was really struggling, one who had a [...]

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SALT – The Four-Step Fire Drill

One of the tools we have been given in our Purity Platoon is the Four-Step Fire Drill — steps to take when we are confronted with sexual temptation:
STEP 1: SPEAK ALOUD
Speak aloud these words. “I will not sacrifice my purity no matter what! I will not sacrifice my purity for [name the temptation].”
STEP [...]

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Anatomy of a Slip

One week ago today I took a stumble off the path of purity. There I was, peacefully minding my own business when I was taken unaware. I took the bait of a second glance and the trap was sprung. Before I knew what hit me, I had slipped.
So how did it happen?
None [...]

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The Cycle of Addiction (Phil Monroe)

THE CYCLE OF ADDICTION
(by Phil Monroe)

Often the cycle starts with certain triggers, external or internal circumstances that remind us of the allure of the pornography. These can come in the form of thoughts, experiences, feelings, situations, etc.
This leads to tempting thoughts in our own minds. We begin to ponder the idea of going back to [...]

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Theology of the Body – The Task Given to Us

The Creator has assigned the body and the gift of sexuality to man as a task. It is the task of discovering the truth of our humanity and the dignity of the person. It is the task of embracing our redemption and growing in purity so that we can fulfill ourselves and bring [...]

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Spatial Disorientation (Re-Post)

DIARY OF AN ADDICT:
SPATIAL DISORIENTATION

As an addict I am constantly being reminded to trust and use the tools of recovery:
“Work the steps”
“Make calls”
“Attend meetings regularly”
“Third-Step Prayer”
“Daily inventory”
Sometimes these reminders are frustrating. Why do I have to keep working the steps? Why should I make phone calls when everything is ok? Why does [...]

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SALT Brigade – Full Disclosure

We had our weekly SALT meeting today. I was not looking forward to the meeting because I have really been struggling lately. I acted out last week on Monday and Tuesday, and then I browsed internet pornography again yesterday.
After six months of purity from participating in “Every Man’s Battle,” I wanted to take [...]

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Call to Battle: It’s Time!

God is waiting to bless you.

Your wife needs you to step up.

Your kids need you to break generational sin.

Your church needs you to serve.

Do you agree it’s time?
Good. Let’s put together a battle plan. The landing-craft ramps are falling open, and it’s time to hit the beach.
+ Every Man’s Battle, 101

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