I’ve been going to church for close to 50 years. I spent over 30 of those years as a senior pastor. And I think I’ve heard it all. Well, almost all. There are a few things I’ve never heard in church.
- “Your sermon was too short.”
- “I’ve decided to give the church the $500/month I was sending to TV evangelists.”
- “I want to volunteer to teach the junior high Sunday School class.”
- “I love it when we sing new songs.”
- “Our Board wants to send you to the Bible conference in the Bahamas.”
Sometimes, what we never hear is exactly what we need to hear. For example, Jesus once said, “Whoever looks on a woman with lust in his heart has committed adultery” (Matthew 5:28).
Most of us fly through a fantasy world with lust as our co-pilot. We think that lust can lead to a problem. But get this – lust is the problem.
Recovery Step: Take lust seriously.
Author: Mark Denison
Mark and Beth Denison, married for 36 years, launched There’s Still Hope as a national movement to call men and women into lives of sexual integrity. Their ministry offers 90-day recovery plans for addicts and one-on-one and group coaching for addicts and their spouses. TSH also produces resources for pastors and churches to confront the porn epidemic that is destroying so many lives.
Dr. Denison was a senior pastor for over 30 years, NBA chaplain, and board chairman at Houston Baptist University three times. With a Master’s Degree in Addiction Recovery, Mark is a certified PSAP and active member of the American Association of Christian Counselors.
Mark has written four books on recovery: Porn in the Pew, 365 Days to Sexual Integrity, A 90-Day Recovery Guide, and 40 Days to Porn-Free Living. His latest book, Jesus on the 12 Steps, will be released later this year.
