Pornography & Penance

I got a call from my brother-in-law today, asking me for advice. Gulp. He recently became an elder in his church, and I think he was looking for ammo, or support. Apparently a "leader" in his church admitted to being addicted to pornography. I don't know what he meant by "leader", other than it's not the pastor or an elder. And the person has said they are "getting help." But b-i-l thinks something needs to be done.

I dunno. I can see both sides. Pornography is a bad thing. I first got an eyeful when I was a young lad, plastered on the side of Terry Littlefield's garage. It is very addicting. And church leaders should be held to a high degree of accountability. But... I really don't know enough about the situation to state an opinion. I know I have often jumped to conclusions, or rushed into things, and more damage was done than good.

So... I went and bought my b-i-l Donald Millers' BLUE LIKE JAZZ. There's not much I can do about the pornographer, but I feel like b-i-l has some bitterness issues. I don't think he's gotten over his divorce yet. I think he views God as nothing but a big judge in the sky, waiting for us to mess up. I pray that he will find peace. I pray that the pornographer will find it too, and conviction (if he already hasn't).

TO OWN A DRAGON
Speaking of Donald Miller books, I also bought his newest, "To Own A Dragon: Reflections On Growing Up Without A Father." I didn't grow up without a father, but I know many people who have. Plus I like Don's writing. And Jeff Foxworthy wrote the review on the back cover - I thought that was an interesting choice for a Christian write. Now, if I just didn't have those other 20 books I needed to read...

Peace & Revolution, friends. Go!