Every Man's Battle by Stephen F. Arterburn Summary
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Confronting the silent struggle of sexual temptation, "Every Man's Battle" has sold over 1 million copies by offering Christian men practical strategies for visual purity. What intimate battle helped transform marriages worldwide and spawned 16 related titles addressing our most vulnerable struggles?
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The Silent Struggle Behind Closed Doors
Ever caught yourself stealing a second glance at an attractive jogger while driving? Or felt that twinge of guilt after lingering too long on a magazine advertisement? You're not alone. "Every Man's Battle" has resonated with over 4 million readers worldwide precisely because it addresses what most men experience but rarely discuss: the daily battle for sexual purity in a visually stimulating world. The book's power lies in its unflinching honesty about a universal male struggle. For author Steve Arterburn, the wake-up call came when he crashed his car while staring at a bikini-clad jogger - then lied to his wife about it. Despite being a Christian counselor, he continued this pattern of wandering eyes for another decade. Fred Stoeker's journey began earlier, with childhood exposure to his father's Playboy magazines creating habits that followed him into adulthood, creating a persistent barrier between himself and God that he couldn't understand until he confronted his sexual struggles head-on.
Understanding Male Sexuality and The Moment of Decision
Building the First Defense: Training Your Eyes
Conquering the Mind's Battlefield
Cherishing Your Wife: The Inner Perimeter
The Rewards and Legacy of Sexual Integrity
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