For as long as I could remember. I struggled with relationships. I felt as though I needed to always find more; find something better; chase a deeper level of satisfaction.| Covenant Eyes
Let me encourage you to do a very difficult thing–put off dating until your struggle with porn is decidedly in the past. Here are three reasons why.| Covenant Eyes
One of the groomsmen at a relative’s wedding was also an old college acquaintance of mine. We hadn’t kept in particular contact over the years, but we| Covenant Eyes
Question: Is using pornography a mortal sin, according to the Catholic Church? Answer: Pornography is objectively a grave sin, but due to its addictive nature and other factors, it likely does not constitute a mortal sin in every case. First, I will explain what a mortal sin is. Then, I will analyze how the conditions... Read more » The post Is using pornography a mortal sin, according to the Catholic Church? appeared first on Covenant Eyes.| Covenant Eyes
“Then, after desire has conceived, it gives birth to sin; and sin, when it is full-grown, gives birthto death.” James 1:15 Among young men, pornography is perhaps the most widespread and damaging addiction in the world. Once described by Orthodox priest Spyridon Bailey as the “iconography of the devil,” it has affected the life of... Read more » The post Breaking the Shackles: 2024 Scholarship Finalist appeared first on Covenant Eyes.| Covenant Eyes
Many people who struggle with pornography also struggle with anger. What’s the connection? The first thing to understand is that anger itself is not a sin. The Bible recognizes that, in itself, anger is just an emotion. It isn’t inherently good or bad. We know this because there are numerous places where Jesus himself became... Read more » The post How Porn Leads to Anger—and Vice Versa appeared first on Covenant Eyes.| Covenant Eyes
In September 2024, the world lost an addiction recovery hero: Michael Dye. Michael Dye was the founder of Genesis Process, and author of the book by the same name. Along with his wife Cathy, Michael helped train counselors and churches for 25 years. After becoming a Christian, he developed a passion for helping people who... Read more » The post Michael Dye: Remembering the Inventor of the FASTER Scale appeared first on Covenant Eyes.| Covenant Eyes
Do Christians in the 21st century still need to be holy? If so, what exactly does this mean? Specifically, what does holiness mean in the context of struggles with pornography? I suspect most people have a vague understanding of holiness—that it has something to do with God, that it probably means there are some things... Read more » The post What Does Holiness Mean When You Struggle With Porn? appeared first on Covenant Eyes.| Covenant Eyes
Let’s face it: being single is challenging on so many levels, particularly when porn is involved. Here are 5 important things to know.| Covenant Eyes
What people do online impacts their lives offline. Protect yourself and family with Covenant Eyes Screen Accountability.| Covenant Eyes
Pornography releases dopamine, norepinephrine, oxytocin, vasopressin, serotonin, and endorphins in the brain. This can lead to addiction.| Covenant Eyes
I was thirteen the first time I saw pornography. It happened behind the snack bar at our neighborhood pool, where I worked my first summer job. A few| Covenant Eyes
Get the latest pornography statistics on the porn industry, porn use, its impact on marriages, teens and churches, and more.| Covenant Eyes
Many debate which comes first: does feeling shame about porn cause people to consider it an addiction? Or does porn addiction cause shame?| Covenant Eyes
Shame plays a greater role in women addicted to porn, because porn is still often treated like a man’s problem.| Covenant Eyes
Learn how to break free from porn, rebuild your marriage, protect your family online, and help others restore integrity.| Covenant Eyes
Pope Francis spoke out powerfully against pornography. He called it both a language of the devil and a gateway for the devil.| Covenant Eyes
We get lots of questions about Christians and porn. How many struggle? Do they feel more guilt after watching? What does the the Bible say?| Covenant Eyes
What is pornography like for today’s teenagers? This is the first generation to grow up in a world where smartphones and high-speed internet have always| Covenant Eyes
4% or more of websites are pornography, and they account for thousands of terabytes of data every day. By some estimates, porn companies generate tens of billions of dollars in revenue each year.| Covenant Eyes
Today we're busting two common myths: I’ll stop looking at porn when I get married, and my porn and lust aren’t harming anyone because I’m not married.| Covenant Eyes
Contrary to popular opinion, women do watch porn. 44%, nearly 50 million women in the United States alone, are watching pornography.| Covenant Eyes
No, not everyone watches porn—at least not intentionally. But most men do intentionally seek out pornography on a regular basis. The latest research| Covenant Eyes
Trauma reenactment is a pattern of behavior in which individuals unconsciously re-create the traumatic events or circumstances of their past.| Covenant Eyes
