“The leech has two daughters—Give and Give! There are three things that are never satisfied, Four never say, ‘Enough!’: The grave, the barren womb, the earth that is not satisfied with water—And the fire never says, ‘Enough!‘” (Proverbs 30: 15-16) Fire has one mission: consume.No matter how much you f
Why No One Talks About the Sin of Gluttony
In the modern Church, you hear the bold admonition of pastors who are 50 or more pounds overweight, preaching to you against lust, drunkenness, greed, pride and a multitude of other sins. But what about gluttony? That’s the sin no one dares to name. Why? Let’s dig in. In a nutshell, the moment a pastor […]
When Recovery Ends and Your New Life Begins
Recovery is not meant to be a revolving door — it’s a sacred doorway into a brand-new life. Many people in recovery live as if they’re still in the wilderness, wandering in circles, afraid to step into the Promised Land of full healing and freedom. But God’s intention for recovery is not that we remain […]
Drugs in Scripture – What Does God Say About Them?
I. Are Drugs Mentioned in the Bible? II. Key Word Study: Pharmakeia Definition: Key Verses: III. Biblical Principles Against Drug & Alcohol Use and Abuse 1. Sobriety is God’s Command 2. Your Body is a Temple – the Temple of the Holy Spirit 3. Drunkenness and Drug Abuse Are Spiritually Dangerous IV. Drug Use in […]
Facing the Lie of Being Worthless
Addiction often wraps itself around a devastating lie: you are worthless. This lie creeps into the hearts of those struggling, whispering that you are beyond repair, too broken for redemption, or unworthy of love. But as followers of Christ, we know that Jesus, the ultimate healer, shatters this lie with His truth. It’s a truth […]
Self-Harm: A Message for You
If you’re reading this, it’s probably because you’ve struggled with self-harm, or someone close to you has. And I want to begin by saying this: You are not alone. You are not crazy. You are not beyond healing. In my coaching practice, we talk a lot about Jesus as our Healer… the One who breaks […]
When Parents Fail, Jesus Remains
You Are Not Abandoned “Though my father and mother forsake me, the Lord will receive me.”Psalm 27:10 Let’s get real today in a short study about parents. Some of you never heard “I love you” from a parent. Some heard it but never felt it. Others were left to survive emotional neglect, abuse, or even […]
When Old Friends You Used to Get High or Drunk With Come Knocking
When Jesus delivers you from addiction, He doesn’t just patch you up, He makes you brand spankin’ new. “Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new” (2 Corinthians 5:17, NKJV). But what happens when old friends from your past, the ones […]
I Loved Him… But He Was Killing Me
I met himwhen I was far too youngto know what love really was. He was smooth.Dangerous.Exciting.Everything I thought I needed. He made my heart race.He even made silence bearable.The pain?He made all my pain disappear. He whispered—“I’ve got you. I’ll never let you hurt again.” And I believed him. We went everywhere to
Little Known Facts About Addiction
Addiction is complicated and often a very widely misunderstood struggle that impacts countless lives. The complication arises because of the old school perseverance and propaganda that addiction is a disease. The assumption that it is a disease has never been proven and remains a theory. As believers, we know that Jesus heals addiction, as addictio
DRUG FACT SHEETS FOR YOU TO PRINT OUT
Learn more about the history and effects of each of the drugs below with these neat, printable fact sheets (all PDFs) that can serve as handy resources that are easy to distribute… especially to parents and school officials. Here is the Drug Enforcement Administration’s Drugs of Abuse 2024 publication. Have a blessed re
From Spirits to Spirit: Understanding Medically Supervised Alcohol Detox
Alcohol can feel like a relentless captor, promising escape but delivering chains of bondage instead. For those of you ready to break free, medically supervised alcohol detox offers a lifeline in a safe, compassionate way to release the body’s dependence and step into the beginning of a Biblical recovery once you complete it. This isn’t
Faith Over Disease Theories: Rewriting the Rules of Addiction Recovery
For far too long, the world has long promoted the theory that addiction is a disease… an unchangeable, lifelong condition that must be managed rather than fully overcome. This belief system, though widely accepted through a lot of propaganda, has kept many in bondage, convincing them that their struggle is a permanent part of who […]
The Spirit of Addiction Speaks
Below are 4 poems, each from a different angle which you’ll see. They are all, however, in the realm of the spiritual. Addiction is represented by Satan and Freedom is represented by Jesus. I believe you’ll relate if you have ever been a slave to addiction. Whispers in the Dark A dark and haunting poem […]