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
Created to Create: Why a Hobby Matters in Your Walk with Christ
When Jesus breaks your chains of addiction and you begin a new life in Christ, you’re not just quitting a bad habit, you’re embracing a whole new way of living in Christ. Addiction once filled your time, sucked out your energy, thoughts, and emotions with a destructive focus. But now, those same areas need to […]
What is Lying Good For?
1. The Nature of Lying: A Sin Against God’s Truth Lying is not merely a social misstep. Never minimize lying. it is a direct affront to God, who is the embodiment of truth. Scripture identifies Satan as the “father of lies” and is a complete contradiction to God’s unchanging truthfulness. Remember that when you were [&hellip
When Your Emotions Feel Blunted
There are days in both your Christian walk and during recovery, when you don’t feel joy, or sadness, or anything in between. It’s not necessarily depression, and it’s not despair. It’s just…nothing.It feels like a dullness… a fog. A sense that your emotional world has gone grey. This is what it feels like to be
What’s Stopping you from Ending your Addiction or Resuming Recovery?
If you’ve ever tried to casually walk away from your addiction, then you already know that it’s not usually something you can just walk away from. As bad as it is, you spend mostly all of your time in it. You might dream of a new life. You might feel the pull of God calling […]
Now That Your Body is Detoxed, Your Soul Needs Detox Too
Allow Jesus to Detox Your Soul to Lead you to Addiction Freedom This chaotic temporary world is filled with distractions, anger, uncertainty, rage, the weight of your past, guilt, shame, an uncomfortable heaviness, and feelings of being incomplete. We carry wounds from sin, regrets from bad choices, and scars from battles we never chose. Just [&hel
The Slow Poison of Bitterness: A Believer’s Battle
As we travel on the holy road of recovery, we often focus on the visible chains—addiction, shame, or broken relationships. But there’s a quieter, more insidious enemy that can creep into our hearts. It’s called bitterness. It’s a slow poison, one that seeps in unnoticed, and for the believer, it carries a unique and spiritua
Let’s Live to Glorify God in All We Think, Say, and Do
As Christians, our ultimate purpose is to honor and glorify God. in all ways and at all times. The Bible teaches that every aspect of our lives… our thoughts, actions, and motives… need to reflect His glory and not be directed toward selfish desires, worldly pursuits, or anything else that takes His place. Let’s explore [&hellip
Why We Should Never Envy the Wicked: A Biblical Perspective for Recovery
In a world where wickedness often seems to prosper, it’s easy to fall into the trap of envying those who live without any regard for God’s ways… especially when their lives appear comfortable or successful. Yet, Scripture repeatedly warns us against this mindset, offering a perspective rooted in trust and eternal hope. Proverbs 2
The Silent Haunting Fear in Secular Recovery That No one Wants to Talk About
In secular recovery circles, there’s a silent, ever-present fear that haunts even the most well-meaning efforts to stay clean: the fear of relapse. The notorious 12-steps programs, whether secular or not, promotes this fear in a horrifically powerful way. No matter how many steps you take, how many meetings you attend, or how many days [&hell
Why Are You Here?
Have you ever found yourself staring into the abyss of that question, Why am I here? You felt the weight of this question press down harder than ever? Maybe it crept in during the darkest nights of addiction, when every choice seemed to spiral into chaos, or maybe it lingers now, in the fragile hope […]
Faith or Fantasy? Why Belief Alone in Jesus Isn’t Enough to Save You
Surrender: The Key to Truly Following Jesus Christ Many people claim to follow Jesus, but, as we know, not everyone truly does. True faith… true recovery… true freedom… all begin with one thing: surrender. Not partial surrender. Not occasional surrender. Total, lifelong surrender to Jesus Christ as Lord. This means following Hi
Can God’s Angels Participate in your Recovery?
God’s angels are frequently depicted as messengers and servants of the Lord in the Bible, and while Scripture does not explicitly state that angels are tasked with helping humans specifically in recovery (such as from illness, addiction, or hardship), there are many instances where they provide aid, protection, and guidance to God’s peo
How Anxiety and Depression Cause Addiction
Hidden Triggers: Faith in Jesus Christ Breaks the Cycle Addiction doesn’t appear out of nowhere. For so many of us, it’s not just a bad habit or a weak will… it’s a desperate response to something deeper. Anxiety and depression, those quiet tormentors of the mind and soul, don’t just walk alongside addiction; they oft