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Eric Tooley

NOBLE CHOICES
eric@noblechoices.org
972-342-0753
It Is Not Your Fault   








My presentation on God's plan for sex called Noble Life includes periodic points about how Satan tries to mess up God's plan.  

 

One way is sexual force.  

 

"By force I mean anytime someone forces another person sexually against their will. This can include rape, incest, or any form of sexual abuse."  

 

At this point, I get personal and say,  

 

"Statistically it is very likely that some people here have had sexual force happen to them. If this has happened to you, I want you to know that it is not your fault."  

 

Occasionally I'll have a student start crying. I just keep right on going.  

 

"You may be thinking, 'How do you know? You don't know me. You have no idea what happened.' You are correct. However, I don't have to know what happened. By definition, you were forced. There is no way you were to blame. Yet Satan always finds a way to make the victim believe it is their fault. It is never ever your fault."  

 

A student or two occasionally get upset with me because I didn't change the subject when I see it is upsetting someone. I have even had a few teachers confront me about that.  

 

This happened at a recent program. The crying student left the room. The friend gave me an angry look and went out after their friend.  

 

Later the crying student returned to the program. When the program ended, the student who was crying lingered until all the other students left. She came up to me, handed me a note, whispered, "Thank you." and then left.  

 

Her note is exactly why this is a part of my program and I continue to say it even if it brings tears.  

 

"Hi Eric. When you started talking about the force thing, I was crying. No, I've never had sex but I was touched and someone tried forcing me to. I always thought it was my fault but now that you came and talked to me I know it's not my fault. Thank you." - 13 year old girl.

Power of Two Counseling Center    
Last weekend Eric met with the counselors and life coaches at Power of Two Counseling to collaborate and plan for 2015.

PO2 asked Eric last May to begin pastoral counseling and life coaching for their clients who have pornography or sexual addiction struggles. Eric is also training their staff in these issues.

The response has been amazing. Eric is helping people in India, Finland, New Zealand, Seattle, Boston, Chicago, Houston, and 
many other places. 

Though details are yet to be finalized, PO2 plans to expand its collaboration with Noble Choices even more in 2015!

If you are interested in Eric to help you on an individual basis with pornography, sexual addiction, or even marriage issues, call Eric at 972-342-0753 or email him at eric@poweroftwocounseling.com for more information.

 
Upcoming Programs
Tomorrow, Thursday, November 13, 7:00 pm
Homestead, FL (South of Miami)
Redland Christian Academy
Images or Glory? Parent Program

This Friday, November 14, 8:30 am
Homestead, FL
Redland Christian Academy
Images or Glory? Student Program

This Saturday, November 15
Inverness, FL (North of Tampa)
Pleasant Grove Road Church of Christ
1 pm: Noble Life & Images or Glory? Parent Program
3 pm: Noble Life Student Program
4:30 pm: Images or Glory? Student Program
6:45 pm: Parent-Teen Workshop

This Sunday, November 16
Inverness, FL
Pleasant Grove Road Church of Christ
9:30 am: Images or Glory? Adult Bible Class

If you are interested in booking Eric to speak, email eric@noblechoices.org or call 972-342-0753 or fill out our online scheduling form.