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C
Re:
on Monday, July 23, 2012 at 9:10 am
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I deeeeeeefinitely needed this right now. Thank you.

Younger artists getting proactive, as in as soon as they turn 18 they're doing nude photo shoots with a porn star...of the same gender. That's something I noticed. I've also noticed the inappropriate content on the magazine covers in checkout lines.

How can we band together? Well I would say if one of us is struggling she can leave a comment on the blog and other girls can respond giving her help/alternative sources of entertainment, ex: if she's struggling with a certain band, other girls could give her the names of some similar sounding but appropriate/Christian bands. :)

Also I think it'd be helpful if we keep our eyes elsewhere in the checkout lines when there are celeb magazines there and stay away from celeb gossip sites & celeb twitter accounts...that's something I've been doing lately that I shouldn't be, going on their twitters and reading stuff about them.
C
Btw
on Monday, July 23, 2012 at 9:13 am
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When I said about staying away from celeb twitters, I meant secular artists/entertainers, not Christian artists/entertainers. :)
Christina
Were I Stand
on Monday, July 23, 2012 at 10:40 am
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I hate porn and that it is becoming part of everyday life for some people. Think of men and what it does to them. We talked about bathing suits not too long ago on here, grrr. This topic frustrates me and why people do it. I went into Walmart with a "friend" of mine and i turned the corner and saw a picture with someone on it that was not appropriate so i turned him before he saw it n had him walk the other way. I have a brother and my "friend", i don't want them to be tempted with anything. I don't want them to see that stuff. I don't want them to fall! The devil is trying to destroy people and one little thing can slowly bring them down. Listen to the song "Slow Fade" by Casting Crowns. It ain't a lie! This is becoming more and more bad, i mean look at the people with their booty shorts. People are accepting it more in everyday culture. I don't want my "friend" to be around that or my brother. I have to try to protect them and i pray for them! They don't like that people do that either, they have no interest in it, but i don't want them to see that stuff!
Jana
Magic Mike
on Monday, July 23, 2012 at 11:00 am
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I agree with you 100%. I teach high school girls and am concerned about how these type movies will affect them. I always stress how dangerous it can be to 'fall' for something even ONE time, because they have no idea how sneaky Satan can be. Once you are lured in, it IS hard to turn back. Keep on telling the truth to them...I love your blog!
SL
Porn today
on Monday, July 23, 2012 at 11:05 am
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This is a topic my youth group covered last month and I completely agree with you.

One of the worst parts about porn now is that it portrays their acts as the right thing to do. It's not even hidden from mainstream public and is included in EVERYTHING. The fact that it is publicly acceptable completely twists God's love. The message they spread is that we should us each other to get what we want when we want it, as opposed to God's message that we should serve each other humbly with respect and unlimited love. Porn is just another tool Satan is using to tug the world farther from Godliness.
Steph
Preserving Innocence
on Monday, July 23, 2012 at 11:17 am
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Those kinds of images are everywhere today. Some of my own friends are lured into watching bad things, and my heart aches knowing that they are slowly crumbling inside. Preserving innocence is almost impossible today...and I'm only fourteen, but I pray to God EVERY DAY that us Christian girls find a way to end all of the nasty images today.
Elaina
Problem
on Monday, July 23, 2012 at 11:31 am
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Hey Erin,
I have a problem. See, to make a long story short my dad and I are living alone away from the rest of the family due to a job. He is showing me all these movies, and a lot of them have pornographic content. Things like "James Bond" or "Mannequin", stuff like that. When he brings these movies to me, I'm not sure what to do. Last night we were going to rent a movie and I couldn't find anything I really wanted to watch that I thought would interest him, because I don't like forcing what I want to watch on other people. But he gave me the choice of either "The Wedding Singer" (which I've never seen the whole way through, but I know has bad content in it), "Much Ado About Nothing" (again, I've never seen it, but I saw the preview and it looked like it had some bad content) or "Mannequin" (I'd only heard of that one). I went with Mannequin because I wanted to see it, but I had a feeling it might have bad material in it. I don't know what to do in situations like these. I have to fight myself because, secretly, I want to see the dirty stuff, and I know that's wrong. But he's my dad! I don't know what to do! How do I tell him we shouldn't be watching this? How do I know if a movie has dirty content in it when he just brings them to me and I've never even seen the preview for the movie? I don't want him to think I'm a killjoy or being a pharisee or something. What do I do?
Please help!
Elaina
Sierra
Thank You
on Monday, July 23, 2012 at 11:32 am
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I am so thankful that this was posted. My parents got rid of the TV in our house a couple of years ago, but recently I was housesitting and watching TV and this commericial kept popping up. It bothered me that it would even be on some of the channels that it was played on. I wa even more bothered when I went onto the various social networking sites and saw Christian girls talking about how excited they were for it.
I somewhat respected some of the actors in this movie, but if they have no problem filming something like this, who knows what they'll do next?
I'm going to link this on my Facebook and Tumblr in hopes that many will read it and be challenged by the word of God.
Thank you again for havibng the courage to post this.
Emily
Re:
on Monday, July 23, 2012 at 11:36 am
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Our culture is so desensitized to this! I go to a secular college, and I have to admit, a lot of pornographic images can "slip through" in the name of art and learning. It makes me sad, though, to see women acting like this. I see this fascination with this movie in particular to be rooted in the feminist movement of the 60s. I have seen the carnage of the battle of the sexes at my college, and I've been studying TrueWoman 101 with a group at church. Both have me thinking. We women accuse men of being pigs when it comes to women and their bodies. But does that justify women doing the same thing to men? In many social struggles, I've observed that in the struggle for equality, the fighting gets dirty to the point of becoming like the "enemy". By going to this movie, it could be argued that women are subjecting men to the same treatment that they find so offensive in men. Revenge in any situation doesn't make you equal with your enemy; it lowers you to their level. God created male and female to love and honor one another. How sad He must be that we dishonor our own bodies and the bodies of others! Sex is a gift from God for marriage, and sin has caused such a marring of that design. When we feast on that kind of entertainment, we not only hurt others, but we take away the sacredness of sex with our husband some day. The battle of the sexes has marred both genders. I pray we in the church can be radically different and show the world the healing, hope and fulfillment in Christ.
Meg
Abercrombie Store in New York
on Monday, July 23, 2012 at 11:39 am
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I was in New York this weekend, and two of my campers wanted to visit the 5th avenue Abercrombie and Fitch store. We did, and discovered that the reason there was such a long line to get into the store was because you could take pictures with one of their shirtless male models... Ugh. My campers were all gaga over him, but he looked super arrogant, so I thought it was really dumb...
Tabby
Never thought of it that way
on Monday, July 23, 2012 at 11:43 am
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I also thought of it as having different levels, but never really realized that even the stuff we see on tv and in movies can be the same thing. Thanks for posting this!
Caro
:(
on Monday, July 23, 2012 at 12:23 pm
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At the age of 11, I stumbled across porn on the Internet. It was exciting to my little mind but it also scared me... And scarred me. I want to go into marriage completely pure, especially of body but is it too late to be pure of mind, too?

I have committed to only use the Internet, or computer in general, for necessity (e-mail, for example.) and this has helped immensely to stay away from the temptation.
Bethany
What I was thinkin' :)
on Monday, July 23, 2012 at 12:45 pm
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I think you kind of hit the nail on the head. Our culture has stopped blatantly throwing pornography in our faces, and instead began slipping it in through back doors and under covers.
And as far as turning our eyes elsewhere, I think it's just really important to remember that the standard isn't your friends, your parents, or your ideal picture of what a Christian woman looks like. The standard is Christ. It's very easy to justify going to see movies and reading books with sketchy content if you find Christian women that you respect around you doing it as well. I guess this is also a call for us to be examples, and not to be the women that people can point to and say "Look, she's doing it too. It must be okay."
DJ
my two cents :]
on Monday, July 23, 2012 at 1:09 pm
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Thank you for posting this, Erin. I'd just like to say that I know for a FACT that even the "smallest" things can cause us to stumble.
Girls, please be aware of what you're putting into your heart and mind.. Remember, garbage in, garbage out. But also know that if you're feeling hopeless, there is still hope! I know from experience that if you are truly sorry, and you do want to live for God.. He will forgive you! He can make you pure once more. No, you won't necessarily be physically pure (if you have chosen to go down this road), but you can still be pure in heart and in your relationship with the Almighty.
My heart aches for the girls who have gone through the pain caused by emotional, spiritual, and physical impurity.. So I hope I could be of some encouragement. :]
Rachel
Elaina
on Monday, July 23, 2012 at 1:13 pm
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Go to IMDB.com to look up sexual content in movies. Some wonderful people have gone to a lot of trouble to outline exactly what kind of adult content are in most movies. You just do a search of the movie, and then click on, I think its Parental Guide or Parental Warning or something like that. And they will tell you exactly why it gets the rating it gets.

Can I give a short lament for Cleanflix? They were a company that edited out adult content in their rentals. They were sued into oblivion, along with all the other companies who were doing the same thing. Why the movie industry took such a strong offense to them is beyond me, but I miss being able to just choose a movie because it looked interesting. Sigh.
Karen
Sooooo true
on Monday, July 23, 2012 at 1:17 pm
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Thank you for this blog. It is nice to know that I am not the only noticing how porn is infiltrating everywhere. I can barely watch TV, not even commercials. I have two young children and I find myself monitoring what they watch. I have gone to clothing stores in which they have naked manniquins. My son covers his eyes; we both feel so uncomfortable. What to do?
RachelAllison
So true...
on Monday, July 23, 2012 at 1:29 pm
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This bugs me beyond belief. I have so many Christian girlfriends reading 50 Shades of Grey right now and telling me how good it is. It's like they say one thing (that they're a Christian) and do another. There is no consistency. They do not take what they read/hear from God's Word and apply it to the things that they entertain themselves with. We live in a world of such fake Christians.
Lizzie
@ C, Elania, Caro and Bethany.
on Monday, July 23, 2012 at 1:42 pm
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@ C: I think that's a great idea for the girls on the blog to tell of their problem and then we give them suggestions. :)

@ Elania: you know you don't have to give into your dad and the movies he's making you watch. You can draw the line as to what type of movies you watch. I suggest you tell your dad, " Dad as much as I like to spend time with you, dont take it the wrong way but watching this movie or that movie is not pleasing to my God." of simply tell your dad, " Dad I don't feel comfortable watching this movie." and then you can explain as to why you dont. Matthew 18:9 explains it well "And if your eye causes you to sin, tear it out and throw it away. It is better for you to enter life with one eye than with two eyes to be thrown into the hell of fire." and proverbs 12:15 "The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, but a wise man listens to advice." and Proverbs 3:7 "Be not wise in your own eyes; fear the LORD, and turn away from evil." A few scripture to name a few and when you tell your dad you can even quote scriputre. :) and regarding about how to know if a movie is good or not I recommend going to a website called pluggedinonline, this site gives good movie reviews and tells whether it's worth the watch or not. It's from focus on the family and the fish. Hope this helps. :)

@ Caro: it's not to late to be pure in mind. Ask the Lord to show you were you have fallen from purity and ask for His forgiveness. This verse sums it up quite well, "Prove me, O LORD, and try me; test my heart and my mind. " and then when the Lord begins to show you run to Him and ask for His forgiveness. You know I recommend reading Authentic Beauty by Leslie Ludy. The book has some great material about how to be pure and honoring not only to your future husband but pure before God as well. One material that I've found quite helpful is Cleaning the Sanctury. For more info on the book I suggest you go to this link:
http://setapartgirl.com/authentic-beauty.html
Hope this helps. :)

@ Bethany: I totally agree our standard and role model should be Christ.
Brittany
Re:
on Monday, July 23, 2012 at 2:18 pm
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Thanks for the post. I think the exact way when it comes to thnigs like this.I use to think it couldn't hurt, especially when it came to reading! But, when I thought about it, it does matter. For now on, I'm definitely going to be careful from what I come across.
Tabby
Off-topic
on Monday, July 23, 2012 at 2:47 pm
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This is completely off-topic, but a friend of mine needs serious prayer. I'd rather not go into details or anything, but please, everyone please pray for him. Thanks!
Jennifer Castro
Read "The Debt"
on Monday, July 23, 2012 at 3:13 pm
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For new Christians I agree, but read the "The Debt" by Angela Hunt seasoned Christians should watch this stuff so they can be in the world but not "of the world".
Jolene
Re: Elaina
on Monday, July 23, 2012 at 3:40 pm
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Yes how cool it would be to see a preview for a movie that looks good and simply go watch it but first I have to look up the review. Atleast we have away to do that. Would make a huge difference if they wouldn't put those innappropriate bits in. What a world we would live in if we didn't have to worry about what we would expose ourselves to. The world will never be that way especially with TV and computers, etc. I know an elderly Jewish lady who wrote a biography about her time during the holocaust and the publisher turned her down for lack of sex in her book. Sadly, sex is a requirement for big shot movie makers, writers, etc.
Celena
Thank U Erin....:)
on Monday, July 23, 2012 at 3:49 pm
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Erin, I would like to thank you for posting this on your blog. It really helped me to understand what pornography really is. It's not just the XXX porn that you can pick up in a video store or watch/order on tv; but it sexual content in all forms. Me being 30 years old, and a virgin....Amen! is a challenge; but I know it is nothing but the grace of God and the Love I have for Him that keeps me from committing this sexual act, cause I want to at times. Now, with the help of Holy Spirt, keep my eyes from reading books with sexual content in it, looking at tv with sexual content in it, even looking at magazines, billboards, that will will take my mind their, that is not pleasing to God. I will be an example to this generation, that you can live a sexually pure live in a sexually preverse world...Amen! I want to be apart of the movement that you have going on Erin. Email me to let me know what I can do to help and assist you. We are all apart of the Body of Christ, meaning we are familly. Family helps family...:)
cece
Re:
on Monday, July 23, 2012 at 5:54 pm
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IAgree that sec is like everywhere! I think the best thing to do is not watch movies that exploit these things. Also for girls, I think it's very Dangerous for our hearts when we watch Romance movies! IThink a safe zone is either action movies..that hopefully do not have a Romantic link to it and also Antimated kid movies. :) Btw, I heard the movie "we bought a zoo"is good!I'll
cece
Re:
on Monday, July 23, 2012 at 5:54 pm
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Sex
Kaylee
Re:
on Monday, July 23, 2012 at 6:28 pm
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This is a long subject and I'll try to keep it short... kind of! Sin can always be viewed as a pyramid. The main sin, pride, and then underneath it is greed and lust! Underneath those are all types of sexual sins... and it continues! Then we have violence which is inherent anywhere there is greed! Really need I go on?

One thing that is clearly seen is, the ever increasing depth of disobedience to the Word of God which is absolutely clear about where we as Children of God should stand regarding these issues. That is truly sad!

The other side of the coin are the anti Christians such as the homosexual man who created Glee and who mocks God and Christianity. Good and evil are being pronounced in such a way that, if you can't see both you are in serious trouble!

Lastly... Joshua 24:15
Lizzie
@ Cece
on Monday, July 23, 2012 at 7:01 pm
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I totally agree I think the dangerous pitfall for all of us girls is romance movies. Many of us watch those romance movies and we wish our lives were like that, that we had a boyfried, etc. And even some action movies have a bit of romance in them. I'd say why not stay away from all movies but I think that would be kind of hard considering the fact that we live in a society that constantly bombards us with entertainment.
Emily Stark
Thanks!
on Monday, July 23, 2012 at 7:18 pm
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Just wanted to say thank you for the encouragement. It sometimes feels lonely to stand for what you know is right when everyone else, even some Christians around you, are justifying what is popular in our culture. But it helps to remember that "narrow is the road that leads to life". If you feel like you're in the minority, you're probably on the right track. :) Thanks again Erin!!!
Pau
@ Elaina and all who need movie help
on Monday, July 23, 2012 at 9:08 pm
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This place is good for movie reviews,
http://www.pluggedin.com/movies/
It's a webpage with christian views, it gives details of movies and their contents (spiritual elements, drugs, alcohol, amount of profanity, violence, etc)
Elaina
Thanks!
on Monday, July 23, 2012 at 10:20 pm
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Thanks all for the advice! I actually already knew about Pluggedin.com, but I appreciate all the advice about what to tell my dad! Thanks sisters!
cece
@Lizzie
on Monday, July 23, 2012 at 10:22 pm
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IAgree! We just gotta be very selective of the movies we watch.
cece
@Lizzie
on Monday, July 23, 2012 at 10:28 pm
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That's great advise you gave the ladies here! I did not know 104.7 the fish had that? I'm gonna check that out! Also Leslie Ludy! Thanks!
Lizzie
@ Cece
on Monday, July 23, 2012 at 11:42 pm
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No problem. I was glad to know that my advice could be of great help to you girls. :)
Lizzie
@ Cece
on Monday, July 23, 2012 at 11:54 pm
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Oh and let me know what you think of Leslie Ludy and Authentic Beauty.
jemma<3michael19
wowww
on Tuesday, July 24, 2012 at 3:19 am
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This is sooo dumb ! God gave us bodies to show ! Not cover up ! I'm not saying let's all go around naked , what I'm saying is a shirtless man ? Oh my gosh I'm such a sinner ?! No ! That's normal ! We're supposed to see that ! Its not healthy to be 27 and never seen below the belt ! I mean when you go to the beach with your boyfriend you make him wear a wetsuit ? No trunks ! Do you wear a one - piece ? No ! A strapless Brazilian bikini !
Renée
So True!
on Tuesday, July 24, 2012 at 3:35 am
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You can't really even watch TV without seeing porn!
Abby
I agree
on Tuesday, July 24, 2012 at 6:51 am
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My parents have always kept me from watching inappropriate movies that are rated above pg-13. and now I know why.....they really don't want me to be exposed to that kind of junk so I won't be tempted to keep watching and then have certain desires.
Also, lots of girls in my class like to see guys' abs, which is kinda hinting at sexual images, or so I think.
Rebecca
God is faithful
on Tuesday, July 24, 2012 at 9:26 am
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@Caro-
The same thing happened to me when I was 11. Sweet girl, it's not too late to be pure! God was faithful to erase all memory of that time for me and I know He is more than able to do that for you, as well. He washes us with His blood and we are white as snow. If you go to the Lord (like Lizzie said) and ask His forgiveness, you are made clean and pure again! I am going to be praying for you!
"If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness." 1 John 1:9
Carrie, with the LYWB team
@Elaina
on Tuesday, July 24, 2012 at 10:31 am
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Talking to your Dad will indeed be challenging, sweet friend. Know I am praying for you today to be bold and courageous and filled with words of wisdom and grace.

The Lord is preparing you, Elaina, to stand for truth even when it is difficult. Remember that while statements (accusations etc.) harden the heart, questions prick the conscience and are often used by the Spirit of God long after the initial conversation takes place.

“Be strong and courageous! Do not tremble or be dismayed, for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go (Joshua 1:9).”
Alaina
RE: Jemma<3Michael19
on Tuesday, July 24, 2012 at 10:46 am
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God gave us bodies, made in His image, and yes they are beautifull... but we are only supposed to show our bodies to our spouse... I would say search scripture for a while... :) Thanks for the post Erin!!
Carrie, with the LYWB team
@ Caro
on Tuesday, July 24, 2012 at 11:13 am
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Oh, sweet friend, I’m so sorry. It grieves my heart to know you had to walk through that experience.

It is not too late for you to be pure of mind, Caro. Romans 12:1-2 says that we are transformed by the renewing of our minds. The images and thoughts that have been planted in your mind can be replaced as you take your thoughts captive and make them obedient to Christ (2 Corinthians 10:5).

So when a wrong or impure thought/image comes refuse to allow it to dwell in your mind. Choose to discard it and to think (memorize, meditate, even quote out loud when possible) the truth of God’s Word (Psalm 119:37).

I encourage you to begin memorizing truths related to who our Great God is, Caro. This will counter the defiling/perversity of what you have seen. This is a link to the tool I personally used to memorize 57 truths about who our God is
(http://www.childrendesiringgod.org/curriculum/curricula.php?id=8&curriculaId=4). To order these little cards, scroll down to “Verse Cards” under “ Traditional Curriculum”.

Know I’m praying for you today, Caro.
abbyheart
The word "sexy"
on Tuesday, July 24, 2012 at 11:14 am
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I was advised by a friend from church the other day that a good way to get a boy to know you are interested is to comment on his fb photo that he "looks sexy". (my goodness girl, we were in Sunday school!) she was floored to find out that I never use that word. Not about guys, other girls, or myself. Why is it okay with our culture and many Christian girls our age to use a word that means "sexually suggestive or stimulating" about fellow believers? I plan to keep that word locked up for one person: my future husband, should God grant me one. In fact, I would to so far as to not throw the word "hot" around on a regular basis. According to Merriam-Websters, it means "sexually excited or receptive". I challenge you: let's stop focusing on whether a guy is physically attractive and start looking at the heart!
Carrie, with the LYWB team
Re: Off-topic
on Tuesday, July 24, 2012 at 11:20 am
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Lord Jesus, you know the deepest needs of Tabby’s friend. Thank you that you hear our cries and are already working in this situation. I pray for wisdom, discernment and truth to prevail in all that takes place. Show yourself strong, Abba, for the sake of your Great Name in the life of this young man.

“There is none like God, who rides through the heavens to your help, through the skies in His majesty. The eternal God is your refuge and underneath are the everlasting arms (Deut.33:26-27).”
Caro
Thanks!
on Tuesday, July 24, 2012 at 12:13 pm
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Thanks Lizzie and Carrie-- for the advice, the truth, the prayers. It means so much!
C15
@abbyheart
on Tuesday, July 24, 2012 at 12:30 pm
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I agree with you 100%! I try to do the same thing myself, and thought I was the only one. Glad to see that I'm not.

Also, thank you Erin for this post. Definitely an eye opener for everyone!
Erin Davis
Celena
on Tuesday, July 24, 2012 at 3:07 pm
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Thank you for your beautiful testimony and for your passion for God's Truth! Your love and commitment to purity are infectious. I pray that God brings many women across your path that you can challenge and equip to live out God's best.

As far as our needs, our primary need is prayer. I know that personally, I daily struggle to balance being a Truth speaker to the girls on this site and pouring in to those who are close to me. I would covet your prayers for me personally and for the girls on this site. As you read through the comments on this post, it is crystal clear that the Enemy is attacking in this area. Your prayers are the most powerful thing you can do.

Grace and Peace!

Erin
Carrie, with the LYWB team
Re: SOOOo true
on Tuesday, July 24, 2012 at 3:32 pm
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Training your young children to guard their eyes and hearts is honoring to the Lord, Karen. Thank you for being intentional about teaching your little ones these vital truths.

Author of Entrusted with a Child’s Heart, Betsy Corning, addresses your questions in a 5 day interview with Nancy DeMoss you’ll find here: (http://www.reviveourhearts.com/radio/revive-our-hearts/your-effect-generations-follow/).

This quote comes from the July 6th broadcast. “The heart is depraved, and just isolating it is not going to work with the depravity of heart. So we have to figure out how are we going to deal with these things knowing even by accident our children are going to get exposed to things we absolutely in our hearts would never want them to know or see.”

Praying for you and your precious little ones this afternoon, friend! May the become mighty pillars of the faith used to impact their generation with the glorious gospel of Christ.
ceve
@Lizzie
on Tuesday, July 24, 2012 at 4:24 pm
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Okay!
Lizzie
@ Cece
on Tuesday, July 24, 2012 at 4:44 pm
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So what did you think?
cece
@Lizzie
on Tuesday, July 24, 2012 at 6:18 pm
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I looked at the first few pages on amazon. It looked like an interesting book!
Rachel
agree!
on Tuesday, July 24, 2012 at 8:23 pm
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I totally agree with this post, porn and sexual content are getting less and less of a big deal and Christians especially are getting so desensitised to it! Can I give an example? Well, today I found out from a friend that while she was volunteering on a MISSION WEEK with a different church in my denomination, the MINISTER and some boys on the team suggested watching Anchorman with Will Ferrell....then when some people mentioned that they heard it was bad, the minister and boys passed it off as 'guy humour.' Is that ok?? Am I right to be shocked and scared that that happened and that a minister was condoning and even suggesting it as entertainment? Because I watched a bit of Anchorman myself once and had to turn it off cause it was the rudest movie I've ever seen. Am I being really strict?? Has anyone seen that movie?
Lizzie
@cece
on Tuesday, July 24, 2012 at 11:02 pm
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Thats good.
Mickie
re: abbyheart
on Wednesday, July 25, 2012 at 11:02 pm
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I totally agree with you! :)
Erin Davis
Dee
on Friday, July 27, 2012 at 4:33 pm
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Dee -

Thank you for sharing your story with such transparency on our blog. We are so blessed and encouraged by your willingness to use what the Enemy intended for evil and use it to point others toward God's love.

After deliberating with my team, we have decided to pull the comment to protect the innocence of those who might not be exposed to those graphic terms and ideas and be tempted to experiment. Please don't take this to mean that you should be ashamed, or that you've done something wrong. We just want to be super intentional about not piquing curiosity in the young women who visit this site (some are very, very young).

If you would like to tell your story again with less detain or would like me to edit your comment for you, I would be happy to do so.

I have sent you an email explaining this a little further.

Please know that we have prayed for you today. We are impressed by your willingness to encourage others to seek Truth.

Grace and Peace!

Erin
Jazz
Agreed!
on Sunday, July 29, 2012 at 9:27 am
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Okay, so I just have to say I just got back from the movie theatre from seeing the film.

I DIDN'T LIKE IT AT ALL.

Okay sure there are hot shirtless guys BUT if you don't like guys objectifying and cheapening you then DEFINITELY do not watch it. Seriously darlings.

Wish I had read this before wasting time and money and contributed to the porn industry... :'(
Fashion4ever
magic mike
on Tuesday, July 31, 2012 at 12:01 am
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i was chilling with some of my friends the other day and this movie came up in one of our conversations. I told my friend andrew that i didn't even wana see it. he said i was the first girl that he had heard say that and it kinda made me sad. i'm not saying im better than anyone else because that is certainly not the case. i think channing tatum is just as hot shirtless as any other girl in this world. but honestly it kind of cheapen my view i had of the actors. i know theyre just doing theyre jobs and acting out a character in a movie but i prefer the channing tatum in dear john or the vow who is devoted to the woman he loves and trying to do the right thing..not the one who strips for a living. its just a personal opinion and it just makes me sad to think that any innocence in this world is vanishing more and more every day.
Lacey
JUSTIFICATION
on Tuesday, August 14, 2012 at 11:12 am
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I have many friends and family members who have seen Magic Mike, Im not going to lie, i have always found Channing Tatum extremely handsome, but it really bothered me to see so many people proclaiming to be Christians and still willingly sit through such a pornographic show. Ive heard so many say "I didn't know it was going to be that bad" then leave the movie theatre, turn it off! "well... It wasn't that bad" would you feel comfortable watching it with jesus in the same room as you, cause he is with you always, not just when you feel like letting him be there! "everyone went to see it" EVERYONE is not you. I really bothers me that we live in a world that mothers will take their daughters to see a movie about male strippers, that Christians will willingly sit through a movie and then claim that they didn't know it was bad, we need to take a stand for what's right and not try to justify what seeing that movie really is, filling our minds with ungodly things. The bible says in Romans 12:2 "do not be conformed of the world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind"