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August 2013
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Our battle for a porn-free marriage

The day of our ninth anniversary was a much-anticipated milestone. It had been almost three years since I had contacted Focus on the Family Canada for advice on how to stop my husband, Don, from looking at Internet porn.
 
Our long and painful journey began even before we were married. Don had flirted with pornography and masturbation and had promised he’d never do either again. He was fully committed to me and to God. Don was very remorseful a year later when he confessed to looking at a porn magazine he had found at work. I was horrified and ashamed. I forgave him and we never spoke of it again.
 
But it happened again and again. We tried to ignore it. Tried to hide it. Tried to prepare for it. We spoke of it to no one. We ran from it. Surely we would be safe on the mission field.
 
We weren’t. 

Read on for the rest of this couple’s story >>

NEWS
We're establishing a new retreat centre in East Braintree, Man., for married and pastoral couples who need to find rest and want to re-energize their personal, marital and vocational commitments. Stay tuned for news on the construction process!
MINISTRY HIGHLIGHTS
The Marriage Connection is an interactive seminar designed to spark conversations between you and your spouse, help you dig deeper into your relationship and develop the vibrant, strong marriage you’ve always wanted. Coming to 10 cities this fall! Email events@fotf.ca for dates and locations.
FEATURED RESOURCE
Somebody’s Daughter

Meet five individuals who could be your neighbours. They were looked up to by wives, children and church folk. But porn was secretly eating each of them alive. Watch – and listen – as three men and a husband and wife share their intensely personal struggle of how pornography crept in and ravaged their lives.

BUY >>
FROM SCRIPTURE
“Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God – this is your true and proper worship. Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is – His good, pleasing and perfect will.”

(Romans 12:1-2)

WHAT'S ON YOUR MIND?
This summer is very special as I am celebrating 30 years of marriage to my high school sweetheart. I’m overwhelmed with how to show how much I appreciate, love and value my wife. I also want to show how important she has been in my ministry life. Are you celebrating any special dates this summer? How do you show your spouse the ways they have blessed you  in your ministry? Email churches@fotf.ca with your tips and we will send you a free resource.
TESTIMONY
“Thank you once again for a wonderfully refreshing and challenging workshop! My wife and I have had some really great discussions that came out of the content of the workshop. She couldn't believe that the workshop and all the giveaways were free!”
KERITH CREEK
Ministry Retreats

Renewal and rest for pastors and their spouses

Upcoming seven-day retreats in 2013:
August 13 – 20
October 1 – 8
October 29 – November 5
November 19 – 26

Kerithcreek.com
MINISTRY CONNECTIONS
Speakers & Teachers

Focus Canada speakers are here to provide real help for families and marriages. To learn more about having a Focus Canada speaker come to your church or event, email churches@fotf.ca.
CLERGY CARE NETWORK
For Canadian pastors and their families

Support and encouragement for your personal and ministry life. For free, confidential counselling, contact us at 1.888.5.CLERGY or info@clergycare.ca.

Our phone lines are open Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. PST.
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