Sometimes life takes a turn so sharp, so confusing, so unbelievable, that we feel completely disoriented. Plans fall apart. People let us down. We pray, and still the agony continues. In these moments, our faith is not challenged by logic. It’s challenged by what we can’t make any sense of. And that’s where trust and […]
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Where Is God When I’m Hurting So Desperately?
There are moments in life when the pain feels unbearable! There are moments when grief, loss, disappointment, frustration, sadness, or the crushing weight of betrayal seems too much to carry. In these moments, even believers can find themselves asking: Where is God now? Why doesn’t He stop this pain? Why do I feel so alone? […]
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
A Short Memo on a Dangerous Obstacle to Your Recovery
In a world that is becoming increasingly tolerant of recreational drug use, many overlook the silent devastation that substances like cannabis can wreak on the soul, mind, and body. I hear, time and time again, “weed is find… it’s not even a ‘drug’… it’s healing and comforting”. Despite claims that
One of the Biggest LIES that’s Being Taught in Church Buildings, YouTube and More- Watch Out for This!
These days, the apostasy that was clearly prophesied in Scripture is spreading like wildfire. There’s so much of it, it would take a very long article to review it. There is, however, one bold faced lie that you must know about right now so that you don’t eat the poison hidden in something that appears […]
Your Story Matters!
You may think your story is too messy, too dark, too broken to matter. Maybe you’ve spent years trying to forget it, bury it, or rewrite it. But God doesn’t waste pain, and He doesn’t hide what He’s redeemed. The very thing you’re tempted to be ashamed of may be the very thing God wants […]
Examining Ourselves for the Evidence of True Salvation
“Examine yourselves as to whether you are in the faith. Test yourselves…” — 2 Corinthians 13:5 NKJV This isn’t the kind of thing I enjoy writing about, but it’s what I must write. Eternity is too long, and hell is too real, to take our salvation lightly. Plus, I don’t want anyone’s blood on my [&hell
The Useless Weight of Worry
Matthew 6:27 – “Can any one of you by worrying add a single hour to your life?” Related Passages: Matthew 6:25–34, Philippians 4:6–7, Psalm 55:22, 1 Peter 5:7 The Addiction to Control Worry often feels like a necessity… almost as if it’s something responsible people do. The thing is that Jesus asks a deepl
To Bring You Closer to God… A Study Guide
The Sabbath and God’s ETERNAL Law for ALL Believers I. Introduction Purpose: To understand the origin, purpose, and continued relevance of the Sabbath, and how it relates to God’s enduring moral law and you being on the “straight and narrow road “of Jesus our Messiah. This is a NON-DENOMINATIONAL Biblical Study, which means
The Secret to Ongoing Peace That Doesn’t Break When Life Does
In life, without Jesus, people keep chasing happiness, thinking it’s some sort of lasting thing. So, happiness can last a few hours… a day… a weekend… maybe even a few months or more. Just as in addiction, they are chasing the next ‘high’. You have to understand that happiness is a fleeting emotion that is [&h
We Will Know Them by Their Fruits
What Tools Does the Bible Give Us to Measure Ourselves and Those We keep Fellowship With as to Being Authentic in Following Jesus? In the journey of faith and recovery, we often ask, “How do I know if someone is truly walking with God?” Jesus answered this very question in Matthew 7:16 when He said, […]
How to Practice Self-Control in Faith Based Recovery
Self-control is a promise to those who follow Jesus on the straight and narrow road In Scripture (2Timothy 1:7 – beloe) it’s defined as “a sound mind”. It’s the ability to govern our thoughts, emotions, and actions in alignment with God’s will, even when faced with temptation or adversity. Through the guidance of
Coping with Everyday Failures in Life so that your Recovery Isn’t Affected
When Life Trips You Up “My flesh and my heart fail; but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.” (Psalm 73:26) When people enter recovery through Christ, they often expect the main struggle to be resisting temptation; however, many quickly realize that the harder challenge is simply handling life‘s pressure, respon
How Peer Pressure Can Unravel Your Recovery
Recovery is a fragile yet powerful journey. It’s a straight and narrow holy road of healing that requires courage, conviction, and constant dependence on and total submission to our God. One of the most dangerous pitfalls along this path is peer pressure. Whether it comes from old friends, co-workers, or even family members, the influence [&h