Marriages Restored

Hookers for Jesus

I love what Annie is doing in Las Vegas with Hookers for Jesus.  As a former captive in the sex trade industry she seeks to guide women to a true strength in their femininity.  This piece was recently in Siren Magazine 

Check it out

Another great ministry along these line is in Denver.  And it is called Street's Hope.  The provide 'an escape for women from the sex for sale industry'.  

I did a lot of things to heal… | Sarah Markley

via www.sarahmarkley.com

Six years ago Sarah and her husband, Chad were battling the thunderous pounding of the revelation of her affair.  In this post she shares some of the major changes that took place for her and her husband to heal and change and grow.  Here is what I hear

1) Cut off all contact with the affair partner and actively challenge memories and fantasies about the relationship.

2) Removed all distractions like persistent alcohol use, porn and movies and cable that took their focus off one another.

3) Sincerely recovered their first love with God through reading scripture and praying together.

4) Took it one day at a time with an eternal viewpoint.  

5) Put up boundaries and safeguards for their relationship even if others thought they weren't necessary.  

Sarah is a wonderful writer.  Check this post out at the link above.  When she is a famous author you'll be able to tell your friends, 'Oh Sarah, I've been hanging out on her blog for a long time. We go way back.'

The Town Harlot

The Town Harlot dared

She dared to enter his presence

At his feet where she had been with many men

She dared to believe her tears had meaning and value 

as they rained down on his dusty toes

She dared to loose her hair.  No doubt provocatively swinging it softly to her shoulders

arousing the cobalt hearted crowd 

Her falls mixed with his dirt taken upon her locks, upon her crown

alchemized into an anti-snake elixir

Cleansing her she kissed his feet

She dared to offer her sweet aroma

Sweeter than a lilac bush in bloom

And then 

She dared 

She dared to receive

Not his member

She dared to received his Message

as he gazed into the secrets beyond her eyes

You cleansed me

You welcomed me

You freshened and soothed me

I forgive your sins

You are healed

Peace be upon you

~Ben Wilson

Pete Wilson on Sex and Self Deception

Pete Wilson is my distant relative (has to be way back there somewhere) and the pastor at Crosspoint in Nashville. You can check out his Without Wax blog.  This is an excellent multi-directional teaching on sex from the book of proverbs.  Great words about self deception, secrets and what to do if you are currently involved in sexual sin.  

Sexual Brokenness and Infidelity

Just received a very helpful CD from the American Association of Christian Counselors, AACC. Dr. Mark and Deb Laaser are interviewed by Tim Clinton about Sexual Brokenness and Infidelity.  Whether you recently discovered or revealed a betrayal or whether you have been in recovery a while listen and find hope and guidance to healing, forgiveness and restoration.  Download Sexual Brokennes and Infidelity

Tiffani Wampler and Healing from Childhood Sexual Abuse

Last week I posted about Mackenzie Phillips sharing her story of incest on GMA.  Also, on that show was Tiffani Wampler who recounted her story of abuse and who now helps women through (RAINN) Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network.

This morning I had the most pleasant surprise of receiving an email from Tiffani.  

       'Hi there.  Thanks so much for including the Mackenzie Phillips story and the GMA interview on your website.  I can only hope that as more survivors come forth that somewhere with someone we are making a difference.  It isn't easy, but I know it's possible.'  

       'Here is a link to my blog site.  It's a great place for victims, survivors and supporters to turn to.'

Thanks again,

Tiffani Wampler

livingasecret.com

Thank you, Tiffani.  I appreciate your courage and your heart in helping others.  You are making a difference. 

Here is a link to Tiffani's story.