From the television to the Internet, print media to videos, men are constantly faced with the assault of sensual images. It is impossible to avoid such temptations...but, thankfully, not impossible to rise above them.

Shattering the perception that men are unable to control their thought lives and roving eyes, Every Man's Battle shares the stories of dozens who have escaped the trap of sexual immorality and presents a practical, detailed plan for any man who desires sexual purity-perfect for men who have fallen in the past, those who want to remain strong today, and all who want to overcome temptation in the future.

Includes a special section for women, designed to help them understand and support the men they love.

-Jack W. Hayford, Litt.D., pastor of The Church on the Way and president of The King's Seminary

"The vulnerable, honest, and insightful pages of this book reveal what every

man must know."

-Drs. Les and Leslie Parrott, authors of Saving Your Marriage Before It Starts

"Clear, practical principles for sexual purity...a call for courage, commitment,

and self-discipline."

-Dr. John C. Maxwell, founder of The INJOY Group

"Read with an open heart, Every Man's Battle may save your marriage and your witness."

-Dr. Gary Rosberg, president of America's Family Coaches

author of Guard Your Heart and The Five Love Needs of Men and Women

-Jack W. Hayford, Litt.D., pastor of The Church on the Way and president of The King's Seminary

"The vulnerable, honest, and insightful pages of this book reveal what every

man must know."

-Drs. Les and Leslie Parrott, authors of Saving Your Marriage Before It Starts

"Clear, practical principles for sexual purity...a call for courage, commitment,

and self-discipline."

-Dr. John C. Maxwell, founder of The INJOY Group

"Read with an open heart, Every Man's Battle may save your marriage and your witness."

-Dr. Gary Rosberg, president of America's Family Coaches

author of Guard Your Heart and The Five Love Needs of Men and Women

Fred Stoeker regularly writes and speaks to men about the subject of sexual purity and works with "restoration teams" set up to restore pastors to the ministry after they've repented of adultery.

From the Trade Paperback edition.

Acknowledgments …………………………………………………………………………………………........... ix

Introduction ………………………………………………………………………………………........... 1

Part I: Where Are We?

1Our Stories ……………………………………………………………………….. 9

2Paying the Price ………………………………………………………………….. 15

3Addiction? Or Something Else? …………………………………………………. 21

Part II: How We Got Here

4Mixing Standards ………………………………………………………………… 39

5Obedience or Mere Excellence? …………………………………………………. 49

6Just by Being Male ………………………………………………………………. 61

7Choosing True Manhood ………………………………………………………… 71

Part III: Choosing Victory

8The Time to Decide ……………………………………………………………… 83

9Regaining What Was Lost ……………………………………………………….. 93

10Your Battle Plan …………………………………………………………………. 103

Part IV: Victory with Your Eyes

11Bouncing the Eyes ……………………………………………………………… 125

12Starving the Eyes ……………………………………………………………….. 133

13Your Sword and Shield …………………………………………………………. 141

Part V: Victory with Your Mind

14Your Mustang Mind …………………………………………………………….. 153

15Approaching Your Corral ……………………………………………………….. 169

16Inside Your Corral ………………………………………………………………. 175

Part VI: Victory in Your Heart

17Cherishing Your One and Only ………………………………………………….. 187

18Carry the Honor! …………………………………………………………………. 199

Study and Discussion Guide ……………………………………………………………….. 211