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 […]
The Prayer He Couldn’t Say
A RANDOM LETTER ABOUT HAVING TO HIT ROCK BOTTOM TO COME TO TRUE FAITH I never thought I would end up here… alone, broken, and drowning in the wreckage of my own choices. Addiction had stolen everything from me… my dignity, my relationships, my peace. I was at the end of myself. I had tried […]
The Hidden Dangers of Alcohol: The Devastating Truth for Believers
Alcohol is one of the most widely accepted and consumed substances in the world. Yet, beneath its casual presence in social settings, celebrations, and even church functions, alcohol harbors dangers that have led to shattered lives, broken families, and lost souls. As followers of Christ, we must be vigilant and wise about the choices we […]
You Don’t Have to stay Stuck in Generational Patterns
If you’re reading this, chances are you’ve looked at your family and family history and thought, Why does this keep happening? Maybe addiction has been passed down like an inheritance no one wants. Maybe anger, rage, broken relationships, or poverty have followed your family for generations. Or perhaps you grew up watching destructive b
An Urgent Biblical Warning for Believers Who are Still in Addiction
Addiction is a powerful stronghold that enslaves countless lives. The stakes are higher than mere earthly suffering. The Bible makes it clear that unrepentant sin will separate a person from God’s kingdom, which includes the sin of ongoing addiction. This truth is not widely preached today, for fear it will insult people. I’m not afraid