Wait is a Four Letter Word

Whether you are waiting for the dream, the cure or the right guy; everyone is waiting for something. However, when God says, "WAIT," we can control only two things: how we wait and who we become along the way. In this free...

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Four Lies Porn Uses to Keep You in Bondage

"I have found that recognizing some of the many lies porn tries to sell me has grown in my heart a deep distaste for it - mostly because I've come to recognize how much porn detests me," said author and speaker Michael...

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Longing to be Loved

  Lynsi Snyder, president of In-N-Out Burger, has fond memories of her father growing up. Her fond memories are also coupled with memories of hospital visits. She was too young to understand her father's severe drug addiction. After...

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STDs: Among the Most Common Contagious Diseases in the United States

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says there are about 20 million new sexually transmitted disease infections (STDs) in the United States each year. To put that number in perspective, it is about the population of New York...

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Anti-Teen Suicide Campaign: 13 Reasons Why Not

The Netflix original series 13 Reasons Why has contributed to nationwide debates as many individuals have voiced concern over whether the show promotes teen suicide. When the Academic Dean of Oxford High School, Pam Fine, discovered the show was...

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The Truth About Romantic Novels

Myth: A good book on physical love will help your sex life. Truth: Sex books, romantic novels and erotic magazines promote salacious aspects of sex and often paint an unrealistic and perverted picture of what sex means. According to the book Sex....

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Addressing Pornography in the Church

According to apologist and writer Josh McDowell, "You have to start preparing your children for being exposed to pornography at age five." Research  conducted by Barna Group, and commissioned by Josh McDowell Ministry, reported that roughly half...

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"Gamifying" Addiction Recovery

A recent article by Fortify offers individuals overcoming pornography a new way of defeating addiction by viewing recovery as a game or quest to be conquered. Research has shown that "gamifying" a tough challenge can bring about positive change....

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Download the Love and Laugh App

With an overwhelming amount of negative media today, youth need positive reinforcement. The Abstinence Clearinghouse recently updated the Love and Laugh App to encourage and motivate young people to make positive, healthy choices. The...

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Liberated: The New Sexual Revolution

A new documentary, Liberated: The New Sexual Revolution, provides shocking insight into the sexual landscape students encounter as a result of "hookup culture." The documentary follows college students on their Spring Break journey. According to...

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The Evolution of Swimwear

  With summer pool days on the horizon you may be anticipating the dreaded trip to the mall in search of a swimming suit for yourself and your teen. No doubt, finding an appropriate and fashionable swimsuit is a challenge for all...

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Bill Requiring Parental Notice Prior to Sex Education Courses

A new proposal has been brought forth in New Hampshire requiring parents to get advance notice before sex education is taught in the classroom. The bill recently passed in the state Senate and is now headed to the governor of New...

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Four Ways You Can Protect Your Children From Sexual Abuse

According to Kristen Jenson, founder of Protect Young Minds, abuse can happen to anyone. No one can completely protect a child from abuse. Jenson goes on to report that 93% of perpetrators are known by the victim. Click HERE to read more on...

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Teen Smartphone Usage

An eye-opening infographic detailing teen internet and smartphone usage reveals how it is impacting the future of teens and turning their attention into a commodity. According to the infographic smartphones are the new frontier of attention...

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Women and Masturbation

"Lust is not a guy problem-it's a human problem," wrote Kristen Clark in a Covenant Eyes article. "If you're a woman who has struggled with any sort of lustful sin habit, including masturbation, you're not alone. Millions of women (single...

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Arkansas Declares A Public Health Crisis

Arkansas has become the third state to pass a resolution deeming pornography a "public health crisis" of "epidemic" proportions. Similar to resolutions passed in Utah and South Dakota, the Arkansas resolution passed unanimously. Representatives...

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Wellness To Go

A study room vending machine at the University of California is now dispensing condoms, tampons, pregnancy tests, Advil and the morning-after pill (or Plan B). The machine, called "Wellness To Go," was installed in early April. One student told...

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Seeking Virtue After A Negative Test

  Abstinence Clearinghouse founder, Leslee Unruh, presented a workshop, Seeking Virtue After A Negative Test, on Friday in Chicago at the Heartbeat International Conference. Leslee shared knowledge gained in her 33 years of experience as...

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Heartbeat International Conference Summary

Thank you to all who visited the Abstinence Clearinghouse booth and attended our workshop at the Heartbeat Conference in Chicago last week. We enjoyed meeting and talking with each of you and hope you had a wonderful conference experience! Thank you...

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New Abstinence Brochure Available

Looking for a unique, fresh way to share the message of abstinence until marriage? Check out our new brochure, The Truth About Abstinence! This brochure shares the benefits of abstinence, the truth about second chances and information...

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