on-line article about lust<\/a>. I’m currently dating a young woman, and I’m fighting my desires. Reading your article was very helpful in showing me what’s really going on behind the scenes.<\/p>\nThank you.<\/p>\n\t
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You’re very much welcome. I post these things in hopes they will be useful to others. If I can help in other ways, don’t hesitate to write or call.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Question: I want to personally thank you for allowing the Lord to use you in writing that\u00a0on-line article about lust. I’m currently dating a young woman, and I’m fighting my desires. Reading your article was very helpful in showing me what’s really going on behind the scenes. Thank you. Answer: You’re very much welcome. 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