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Today we are sharing the first of several testimonies from people who have read or heard about The Fantasy Fallacy. We are thankful for this anonymous post full of authenticity, bravery, and hope. To anonymous: Praise God for how far he’s brought you, and how you’re allowing Him to use…

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We’ve been blessed to see testimonials and emails pour in from readers of The Fantasy Fallacy since the book launched a few weeks ago.  Each one of these reminds me of my mission for ministry – to continue to proclaim the much needed message of healthy sexuality and spirituality boldly and…

Thank you so much for your prayers for the Portland & Sacramento Women of Faith events! They were VERY felt! I confess I was a little nervous moments beforehand, but that’s no surprise in light of the fact that the audiences were so much larger than any I’d ever addressed (I…

The Blessed Birth! First and foremost, I want to apologize for the recent lack of posting here on the blog.  As you can imagine, the last few months have truly been a whirlwind of activity and preparation for the launch of The Fantasy Fallacy. Juggling multiple interviews, writing several articles,…

One thing I knew for sure is that I wanted the book to be psychologically sound, but biblically-based.  But when the bible says so little about the topic of sexual fantasy, how is that even possible? Then I remembered what Dr. Tim Clinton, president of American Association of Christian Counselors…

Last fall, I made a pitch to Thomas Nelson Publishers to write a 4-book fiction series, coupled with a 4-book correlating non-fiction series.  They responded enthusiastically, and committed to 2 fiction books and 2 non-fiction books for starters.            I began writing the first book in the non-fiction series, The Passion…

 “Is it a sin to fantasize about sex with my husband while he’s deployed?” “Why do I have fantasies about other women if I’m not a lesbian?” “Why in the world would I fantasize about being raped?” “Does getting turned on by an inanimate object make me a pervert?” “What…

Fantasy can comfort us as we age. When I made the announcement on my blog that I was writing this book, I received an email from an anonymous man. He explained, “As we grow older, I enjoy letting my mind wander back to the good old days—back to when my…

Fantasy can help us endure separation. When I speak to military wives, I’m always asked the question, “Is it okay for me to fantasize about sex with my husband while he’s deployed?” I usually grab that woman by the shoulders, give her a playful shake, and declare, “You’d better!” Seriously,…

Fantasy can warn us about a possible future event. Janie set up a coaching session thinking she’d crossed a horrible line. She was distracted almost daily by thoughts that a particular tall, dark, and handsome stranger may board the train she rode home on. She’d seen him a handful of…

Fantasy can motivate us toward an established goal. Amy just lost sixty pounds and feels better (and sexier) than she has in decades. When I asked her how she did it, I expected she’d tell me about an intense workout routine or a special diet she followed. But to my…

One of the most frequent questions I’m asked when people learn about how I’m writing The Fantasy Fallacy: Exposing the Deeper Meaning Behind Sexual Thoughts in response to the Fifty Shades of Grey phenomenon is, “Do you think all fantasy is wrong?” The answer is “Absolutely, positively NO!” I do…

We’ve finalized the back cover copy for The Fantasy Fallacy: Exposing the Deeper Meaning Behind Sexual Thoughts, and I’m thrilled with how it reads!  See what you think: Erotica has invaded more than our minds – it has exploded onto our bestseller lists and into our bedrooms!   Many are…

Yep, according to U.K.’s DailyMail Online, a European hotel has now replaced the Gideon’s Bible with Fifty Shades of Grey in every room! This isn’t just a cultural phenomenon… it’s a major spiritual battle! Thanks to Thomas Nelson for understanding this and for speeding up production on The Fantasy Fallacy! …

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