Books to help you with sexual purity and intimacy with God
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Deeply grieved by the current statistics that point to pornography’s growing infectious presence within the Church— now reportedly an ongoing struggle in nearly 75% of Christian men’s lives, 50% of Christian pastors lives, and 38% of christian women’s lives— I felt called to write this book in hopes of seeing the dark forces at work behind the scenes in porn exposed, and unplugged from the lives of those who truly want help finding a way to end the dominion of pornographic intimacy. My objective is to help men and women awaken to the supernatural battle for the deepest affections of their hearts, to joyfully embrace holiness, and to establish the real intimacy with God and access to the promised outpouring of the Holy Spirit that we all were made for.
This book is part autobiography—chronicling the beautiful, tireless hunt that Jesus took up in order to rescue me from my own personal conflict—and part strategic battle manual, applicable for the earnest freedom-seeker. I believe it will be very helpful to those ready to finally put an end to the destructive presence of porn in their lives. It will also prove to be a friend to those needing help loving others who struggle in this arena, and an effective resource to counselors and pastors. Ascent 2 Freedom: How I ended my affair with porn Available at Amazon.com in paperback and Kindle formats (and Audible with the former title).
Formerly titled How I ended my affair with porn and fell in love with Jesus. Available at Amazon.com (in Kindle, and audible formats) in English and Spanish (ebook under the title, Guerra. Santa. and paperback) and Portuguese (in Kindle and paperback formats). |
"Jeffrey's book is unfiltered truth about sexual addiction. He correctly reveals the connection between pornography, adultery and idolatry. Jeffrey also unmasks the father of lies who is waging war against the children of God; wreaking havoc on their intimacy with their heavenly Father, their marriages, and their ministries. This is a spiritual battle that the church must win or the casualties will continue to fall by the wayside." Dr. Neil T. Anderson, Founder and President of Freedom in Christ Ministries
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The Ascent to Freedom Small Group Study Guide is meant to be a companion to the book, Ascent To Freedom: How I ended my affair with porn. In an era in which our society has seen an unprecedented flood of access to pornography and the tremendous destruction of relationships it brings, Ascent to Freedom (A2F) was written to offer a vital, strategic and effective resource to those who are searching for a means to end the dominion of pornography in their own lives or in the lives of those they love.
This Study Guide aims to facilitate group engagement with the liberating A2F messages in such a way that the revival that springs from A2F will not only be personal, but will have widespread and lasting cultural impact. This study guide is full of effective, helpful, hope-infused insights and the supernatural power of the Truth that sets people free! To assist readers in taking steps towards such lasting transformation, each chapter in the study guide opens with key quotes from the corresponding chapter of the book and identifies the main lesson to be learned from that chapter. It continues with a review of primary scriptures to unpack, before tackling the main deceptions the chapter targets. For each chapter there are also questions for discussion, and a section suggesting practical measures to implement lasting change. And each chapter then closes with a personal and empowering strategic prayer. |
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It has long been known that a well-written tale can be the perfect arena for making lasting impressions on young lives. Woven into the tapestry of high adventure is a unique opportunity for imparting to hearts and minds the most important lessons that make up the very fabric of life. Since the dawn of civilization, story tellers have known this and have employed their peculiar skills not just to entertain–although great entertainment is a noble pursuit on its own merit–but also to instruct. Sometimes the most important, complex and serious life-lessons are best delivered in the flowery lines of an enchanting bed-time story.
Soldiers' Dawn: the Seed, the Snake and the Sunrise is one such captivating tale! In the pages of this book you will meet the delightful and clever Anisha Taneja and her humorous and curious younger brother, Bhavin. These two have been born and raised amidst the dangers and uncertainty of a country long at war. For most of their young lives they have been shielded from this aspect of their reality by their courageous, whimsical and ever-loving parents. But as the children enter their teenage years, and as the struggle for their own safety from an invisible enemy markedly increases, mother and father Taneja make the choice to launch the family into some of the most important and touching discussions the children will ever have! Join them all on this tender and intriguing journey to discover who they really are, and how their core spiritual side–founded entirely on ancient scriptures– must be awakened and embraced if they are to survive the venomous whispers that surround them! Soldiers' Dawn: The Seed, the Snake , and the Sunrise Available at Amazon.com in paperback and Kindle formats.
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Additional books by Jeffrey Hakes
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At a time when his society was on the very brink of collapse and impending exile, the prophet Isaiah received a revelation of a far distant future. His vision was one in which men - all men - would play a personal role in shaping their world into an unstoppably vibrant, healthy society.
During my years in Mozambique when the AIDS crisis was shaking Africa to it's core, I stumbled upon Isaiah's prophecy while searching for Biblical answer to the deadly challenges that surrounded us. What I found woven within God's words spoken by Isaiah was a calling for all of us to lean into. I became convinced to the depths of my being that godly men can truly change the world for the best if we take up the high call to intercession, to practical care-giving, to seeing ourselves as a primary source of the flow of the Holy Spirit, and to receiving and reflecting the mind of Christ to the extent that our very shadow points to the cross. Bright Lights for Dark Nights explores this audacious hope I discovered in Isaiah's prophecy. In helping to paint a godly vision for activating men around the world, it has been my privilege to see many men living in diverse cultures break free of the hell-spawned concerns that haunt both men and their society at large. Bright Lights for Dark Nights, A prophetic vision for the impact of godly men. Available at Amazon.com (in paperback and Kindle formats) in English.
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Undying Love
Even a casual read through Hebrews chapter eleven leaves the reader deeply moved, inspired, and ultimately changed. Rubbing shoulders with men and women of extraordinary courage and unswerving faith raises the bar for us all.
Similarly, in his book, Undying Love: Illustrations of faith and courage from the lives of Christian Martyrs, oil painter Jeffrey S. Hakes invites us to position ourselves as near as possible to the lives of other heroes of the faith, (literally) drawing fortitude from two thousand years of their amazing testimonies from around the world.
Whether in times past or in today's complex culture, truth and biblical faith are often in the hands of those who would attempt to redefine them and make the narrow road all the more difficult–if not impossible– for an aspiring individual to follow. Against the backdrop of tremendous and growing pushback, these inspiring stories and moving illustrations provide a very timely reminder of a gift that lies at the core of Jesus' own passion and within the heart of the gospel itself: there is grace to all who will love the Lord Jesus with an undying love!
Even a casual read through Hebrews chapter eleven leaves the reader deeply moved, inspired, and ultimately changed. Rubbing shoulders with men and women of extraordinary courage and unswerving faith raises the bar for us all.
Similarly, in his book, Undying Love: Illustrations of faith and courage from the lives of Christian Martyrs, oil painter Jeffrey S. Hakes invites us to position ourselves as near as possible to the lives of other heroes of the faith, (literally) drawing fortitude from two thousand years of their amazing testimonies from around the world.
Whether in times past or in today's complex culture, truth and biblical faith are often in the hands of those who would attempt to redefine them and make the narrow road all the more difficult–if not impossible– for an aspiring individual to follow. Against the backdrop of tremendous and growing pushback, these inspiring stories and moving illustrations provide a very timely reminder of a gift that lies at the core of Jesus' own passion and within the heart of the gospel itself: there is grace to all who will love the Lord Jesus with an undying love!
Undying Love: Illustrations of Faith and Courage from the Lives of Christian Martyrs. Available at Amazon.com (in paperback and Kindle formats) in English.