Equipping You to Gain and Maintain Victory Over Lust
The purpose of this website is to help you and those you love to gain and maintain victory over lust.
The purpose of this website is to help you and those you love to gain and maintain victory over lust.
My name is Jim Vander Spek. Back in 2005, God intervened in my life. Through a series of events, He brought me to victory over lust. At that point, I began a process of reading what others had written about this topic and reviewing what I had learned over the years. Unfortunately, I came to the conclusion that most of this teaching was inaccurate and/or unhelpful.
My name is Jim Vander Spek. Back in 2005, God intervened in my life. Through a series of events, He brought me to victory over lust. At that point, I began a process of reading what others had written about this topic and reviewing what I had learned over the years. Unfortunately, I came to the conclusion that most of this teaching was inaccurate and/or unhelpful.
Welcome to Overcoming-Lust.com
Initially, my battle with and victory over lust caused me to write some articles that I posted on a public website. The site is obscure and gone now, but those articles got a lot of hits (about 30,000). I was encouraged to write my one and only book—Overcoming Lust—by some who read these initial articles.
For about ten years, I wrote a regular column for a local 130K circulation newspaper. Those articles were focused on tax issues and appeared every other week. Being a CPA, this was a subject that I knew about. As I have effectively dealt with lust in my life, I know a lot about it as well. Lust is a powerful sin, wildly misunderstood by me in the past and by many others—including many who are in the church.
The bulk of the many articles found on this website began as blog posts written over a two-year period. Many have found these posts to be valuable and a lot of effort and prayer went into each one. A friend, who did the graphics, added a lot of care and value to these as well.
This website receives visitors from all over the world. I have heard from many who have been blessed by it. I would love to hear from you if you have questions and to learn that this site has helped you.
For about ten years, I wrote a regular column for a local 130K circulation newspaper. Those articles were focused on tax issues and appeared every other week. Being a CPA, this was a subject that I knew about. As I have effectively dealt with lust in my life, I know a lot about it as well. Lust is a powerful sin, wildly misunderstood by me in the past and by many others—including many who are in the church.
The bulk of the many articles found on this website began as blog posts written over a two-year period. Many have found these posts to be valuable and a lot of effort and prayer went into each one. A friend, who did the graphics, added a lot of care and value to these as well.
This website receives visitors from all over the world. I have heard from many who have been blessed by it. I would love to hear from you if you have questions and to learn that this site has helped you.
As I continue to use the book Overcoming Lust while counseling those in need, I have concluded:
The Spanish translation originated with a request from a missionary and some men in Mexico who explained that the need was great. Camilo Garcia, a missionary in Dominican Republic and a professional translator did a great job translating the complete book and many articles. He also manages the Spanish site. I do not know Spanish but have been told frequently that it is an exceptionally well done translation.
This website and the Spanish website were extensively refreshed, refocused and updated in 2025. I am indebted to Brian Hendry for the many changes and improvements that resulted. He hugely discounted his usual fees for this project because he believes in what we are doing here. His help and ongoing encouragement are invaluable.
I hope and pray that this website and my book will be helpful for you if you are struggling with lust or helping others to overcome this sin. I would love to hear from you.
This website and the Spanish website were extensively refreshed, refocused and updated in 2025. I am indebted to Brian Hendry for the many changes and improvements that resulted. He hugely discounted his usual fees for this project because he believes in what we are doing here. His help and ongoing encouragement are invaluable.
I hope and pray that this website and my book will be helpful for you if you are struggling with lust or helping others to overcome this sin. I would love to hear from you.
Jim Vander Spek
Jim Vander Spek’s Bio
I was born in Canada and attended grade school in Canada, the Netherlands and California. My parents were immigrants to Canada and the US and would not settle down. We five kids were dragged all over the place. I am continually thankful that they made it all the way to California before they stopped doing this. I was a Junior Higher at the time.
I am married to my beautiful high school sweetheart, Marsha. We have two wonderful children and six fabulous grandchildren. They are living in actively Christian, intact families not too far away. We are blessed!
I am married to my beautiful high school sweetheart, Marsha. We have two wonderful children and six fabulous grandchildren. They are living in actively Christian, intact families not too far away. We are blessed!
I graduated from Azusa Pacific University with a dual major in Biblical Studies and Business Administration. I also attended Fuller Theological Seminary for a few years. I thought I would be a pastor. Other doors opened and I don’t regret that they did.
I left seminary and went to work with several Christian non-profit organizations. From there, I joined a CPA firm to provide services for mostly Christian non-profit organizations and churches. Finding out that I liked the accounting and consulting world, I started a successful CPA practice in our home town of Escondido
I turned the practice over to a younger CPA a few years back. However, I have not retired completely, helping out where and when needed. My hobbies are hiking and body boarding.
We have attended Cross Connection Church (formerly Calvary Chapel Escondido) for over forty years and have held a number of leadership roles there. I have also been active on the boards of various non-profit organizations.
In addition to writing, I am available to speak on the subject of overcoming lust. Use the contact form below if you want to learn more about that.
I left seminary and went to work with several Christian non-profit organizations. From there, I joined a CPA firm to provide services for mostly Christian non-profit organizations and churches. Finding out that I liked the accounting and consulting world, I started a successful CPA practice in our home town of Escondido
I turned the practice over to a younger CPA a few years back. However, I have not retired completely, helping out where and when needed. My hobbies are hiking and body boarding.
We have attended Cross Connection Church (formerly Calvary Chapel Escondido) for over forty years and have held a number of leadership roles there. I have also been active on the boards of various non-profit organizations.
In addition to writing, I am available to speak on the subject of overcoming lust. Use the contact form below if you want to learn more about that.
