Category Archives: CG-STAT
My awesome kids – selling their mama’s book!
My awesome kids, Abel Banko (our older son) and Lydia Banko (our middle child and only daughter), selling their mama’s first book, “Beyond the Fairy Tale” at the IEEC, DC last Sunday.
Our youngest son, Biruk Banko, was helping around with his favorite cousins but he missed this good shot!
Picture credit goes to: Surafel Shiferaw! Thank you Surafel!
Did you order my book? Here is the link if you didn’t: www.appealforpurity.org/storefront/
My Book Release Day!
Wow! I wish you all were there! Last Sunday, at IEEC, DC, was a fantastic day for me personally! I bless God for everything!
I bless God for all of you who came out to support me! I really appreciate each and every one of you!
And thank you to all of you who bought my first book, “Beyond the Fairy Tale!” Of course, thank you to all who ordered my book online as well. Continue reading My Book Release Day!
“Beyond the Fairy Tale” – Book Trailer!
When I received the shipment from my publisher, I opened the first box and fell on the floor. It was like a childbirth kind of experience. I took out one book, kissed it many times and I wanted to cry but at the same time I wanted to shout and laugh! I held my book tightly close to my heart and fell before my God and my Lord who saw me through the tough road of writing a book. It was a long and at times very trying journey but through it all, God stood with me saying, “Fixed your eyes on Me and keep going!” Continue reading “Beyond the Fairy Tale” – Book Trailer!
“Why did you write “Beyond the Fairy Tale?”
Many reasons! But my number one reason is this: I couldn’t find a book with basic biblical truth about sex and sexual pleasure.
I so far read many books about sex written by very respected, educated and knowledgeable spiritual authors, sought after speakers and leaders. However I am yet to find a book where I can read and understand biblical truths about sex as I can read and understand “A B C”.
That was actually the first question my publisher asked me when I turned in the manuscript. And this was my first simple and straightforward answer.
And they also asked me why this book is unique and different from other books on similar topics. My answer for this question is found in the introduction part of my book.
Make sure you get your copy! You will never regret you did! ///
Very Interesting Panel Discussion
Sexual Problem in a Marriage
A4P Guest: I’m married with one child.
A4P: Okay.
A4P Guest: We’ve been married for the last three years. Throughout my married life, I have never experienced any sexual pleasure.
A4P: What do you think is the reason?
A4P Guest: My husband asks me to do things which I feel very uncomfortable to do but I do it anyways for the sake of my marriage. And I always carry with me this heavy burden in my heart that takes away my sexual feelings and desires. I don’t pray anymore and I don’t go to church that much often.
A4P: Did you try to communicate this with your husband? Did you tell him that you are not enjoying any part of the sex? Continue reading Sexual Problem in a Marriage
Mirrors I Adore
I am not sure how many mirrors you have in your house but in my house, you can find at least one mirror in every room. Well, let me take that back. Only those rooms I spend most of my time have mirrors.
Why? I love to look at myself! I don’t think it is sinful for a woman to look at herself in the mirror to take care of herself; to keep herself neat, clean and beautiful. My husband is my number one motivator to take care of myself because he compliments me. I mean after all, I’m his bride; I’m his crown (Proverbs 12:4); I’m his glory (1 Corinthians 11:7). So I better look pretty for him.
And my mirrors usually help me to earn, a “You look pretty Baby” kind of compliments from my loving husband. You have no idea how I love to hear those words from him! Duh! He is the only man I want to impress every day! Continue reading Mirrors I Adore
2015 Title of “Queen of Modesty” goes to …
Hello to you all! This is Kibraeb Gebreselassie, admin for the Appeal for Purity (A4P) Ministry. Today, I am so excited and grateful to announce the winner of the 2015 “The Ester’s Kind of Modesty Competition.” Continue reading 2015 Title of “Queen of Modesty” goes to …
“I have abnormally high sexual desires”
Some people who struggle to break free from porn addiction and other forms of dangerous sexual practices think that they have more sexual hormones and urges than many people.
As some child development experts assert, if a child cries looking for comfort from his mom, and if his mom repeatedly gives him cookies in response, the child learns at that early and informative age that eating gets rid of unwanted desires. Continue reading “I have abnormally high sexual desires”