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How Porn Warped My View of Men and Women (and How Jesus Restored My Heart)

It was ten years ago today that I confessed a pornography addiction to my husband. It was consuming me, and I felt as though it was killing me slowly from the inside out. I was trapped. In confessing this to him, I had to admit that I was wrestling with an attraction to women and… Read More How Porn Warped My View of Men and Women (and How Jesus Restored My Heart)

When Sexual Sin Calls Your Name

Several years ago, God started showing me how attached I was to some of the very things I continued to ask Him to set me free from. I didn’t want to be entangled with lust and fantasizing about other women anymore. At the same time, though, I felt incredible comfort there. I felt wanted and…

Sharing My Story, and More About My New Book

The other night I shared my story on Facebook Live, and I also shared more about my book. In case you missed it, I saved the video for you. You can find it on Facebook, Vimeo, or here on YouTube:

My Book is Published!

I’m so excited to say that my book is published! I am in awe, reflecting back on all that Jesus has done over the past 10 years. Never in my wildest dreams would I have imagined back then that I would one day write a book about it all. Longing for Intimacy is now available… Read More My Book is Published!

When Fear is Connectetd to Temptation (video)



Breaking Free from Shame

This is a message I shared this past weekend at the Set Free Conference at Changepoint Church in Poughkeepsie, NY.

Have You Given Into Temptation Recently? Are You Weary? (video)

Hi Everyone! I have received many emails lately from those of you who have recently given into temptation and are now very discouraged. I was on Facebook Live today to talk about this and encourage you. Click on the video below. (You can also view this video on Vimeo.)

Finding the Intimacy We Were Created For

Years ago I found myself completely absorbed in a fantasy world. To look at me on the outside, everything was fine. I grew up believing my behavior around others was more important than what was actually going on inside of me. I started turning to pornography and fantasy to alleviate all of the pain going on inside… Read More Finding the Intimacy We Were Created For

“If I Could Only Experience Being With Another Woman Just One Time…”

I have been writing increasingly more and more over the years to encourage women who struggle with same-sex attraction. This is a struggle I have walked through, myself. I know the confusion, pain and loneliness that can go with it. Over the years I have noticed several lies that the enemy collectively throws at women… Read More “If I Could Only Experience Being With Another Woman Just One Time…”

How To Develop Healthy Friendships When Struggling With Same-Sex Attractions (video)

Do you hesitate forming close friendships because you want to honor God but you also experience same-sex attractions? Are you haunted by, “How close is too close?” when it comes to friendships? Maybe your friendship with someone has become so intense that now you are now emotionally enmeshed and/or sexually involved, and you don’t know… Read More How To Develop Healthy Friendships When Struggling With Same-Sex Attractions (video)