Idealists are wonderful people. Huge hearts, great visions of grandeur, and usually amazing huggers as well. I should know, I’m a HUGE idealist.

Last week, Andrew Love traveled to Bad Camberg, Germany to speak with HARP and CARP leaders, as well as several others who were in positions of leadership from all around Europe.

There is a place where we often find ourselves. It is a horrible place that we wouldn’t wish upon our worst enemies, yet we castigate ourselves there daily.

This is the story of my struggle against pornography and it is a tough story for me to share. My problem with porn didn’t exactly start with porn itself. This story is to show that the struggle of sexual sin is a problem that does not start with just pre-teens to adulthood, it impacts little kids too.

The power of our words and thoughts is enormous because that is where we put our emotional attention. The more you repeat a thought in your mind, the more you start to feel the accompanying emotions and the more it becomes true to you.

Between husband and wife, or an engaged couple, it’s best not to focus on your partner’s “problems” or “undesirable habits.” Although you don’t need to sweep those things under the rug, taking a positive approach will be more helpful for both of you.

Sometimes we have to face the harsh reality that many men and women—husbands and wives—are struggling in silence with unwanted porn habits, just like the young man who shares his story below.

What does it take to bring your lovemaking to majestic heights? This is an important question to dive into. Our mission is to create radiant marriages because healthy families are the cornerstone of a healthy world and healthy marriages are the cornerstone of healthy families.

Everyone benefits from a friendly reminder. It helps us stay focused on our goals. The person who does the reminding benefits as well. They become more aware of the value of discipline and integrity in their own lives.

According to our anonymous surveys of over 1,000 young women at our workshops, 49% use pornography on a regular basis. We know that women struggle, but it's always heartbreaking to meet them and hear their stories.We've heard countless testimonies just like the one below from women who feel completely alone in their journey. But you are NOT alone. We are all struggling together to live a High Noon life.

The second reason I wanted to write this blog is that I believe the High Noon lifestyle is infectious. There have been so many who have come to me and stepped up, to be honest about their struggle about pornography, and through those people sharing it allowed the space for me to be honest. I want to give that same gift to the people in this movement and beyond.

Traditionally, parents find that talking with children about sex is one of the most difficult things they have to do. Parents struggle to know what to say and when to say it. In today’s culture, it’s even more difficult because our children could be exposed to porn before we’ve even thought about discussing sex with them.

On the journey towards sexual integrity and creating a life that is free from the shackles of destructive habits, it is extremely important that we become more aware of how our choices deeply impact those around us and the world at large.

After all the work I've done until now; installing Covenant Eyes, attending High Noon's program, confessing, I've gone without watching any porn for more than one year. During that time, there were moments of stress and times when I was all alone, but I've been able to manage my emotions until today.

Internet porn is a lot more aggressive than magazine publications of the past. Not only is it available for free anywhere, all the time, regardless of age; but the porn industry actually targets youth. They know what all parents should know; “get them young and you’ve got them hooked”.

Porn use for me was always linked with masturbation. The impact on my life was terrible. Growing up with a religious background where purity was cherished, I felt like trash after every session. The more and more I failed at trying to quit, the more and more helpless and defeated I felt. I was not in integrity with myself or my beliefs and because of that, I hated myself.

Marriage is such an intense relationship. We come into it with expectations based on all the influences of our family life and the culture we grew up in. Often we're not completely aware of how those influences have created emotional patterns and habits. Add to that the differences between men and women and you've got the set up for misunderstanding and conflict.

What made the difference for me was that I was surrounded by others who wanted the same things I wanted. We all wanted to overcome this struggle and were serious about being intentional through the course. Being surrounded by others who are being intentional in their actions and are supportive is the best way to overcome any challenge.

Would you like to help a friend who’s struggling, but you don’t know how? Sometimes it’s hard to know what to say. That’s why John Williams has put together this short presentation.

A popular answer is, “When a person’s words and actions align.” You can even go a layer deeper and say, “When a person’s thoughts and actions align.”