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
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
How Faith Will Heal Addiction Without Tripping Over Steps
Active addiction is likened to a relentless storm, a battle that rages throughout the mind, body, and soul without having a safe place to hide. I have had clients describe it as being nose to nose with Satan himself. For years, the world has leaned on the 12-step model as the go-to solution—a structured path […]
When Fellowship Feels Just Like Another Bar
Finding Authenticity in Faith-Based Recovery For many who have left addiction behind and are seeking to rebuild their lives, church or fellowship should be as a refuge. It needs to be a place of healing, acceptance, community, and spiritual renewal. But what happens when church starts to feel like the bar you left behind? What […]
Mumbling & Grumbling During Recovery
One of the toughest obstacles in recovery is the tendency to get stuck in a cycle of complaining. It’s a natural flesh-driven human response that needs to be put under control. For those of you believers, who are in recovery, the weight of past mistakes, psychological cravings (the physical cravings are gone after detox), or […]
The Power of Online Christian One-on-One Coaching in Addiction Recovery
In the evolving landscape of addiction recovery, online Christian one-on-one coaching has emerged as a particularly effective intervention strategy, combining modern technology with timeless spiritual principles to support lasting recovery. This approach offers unique advantages that make it especially powerful for individuals seeking freedom from
Why Does Faith Based Recovery Work when All Others Usually Fail?
Most people have been brainwashed by the multi-billion dollar industry of addiction. Since the beginning of the 12 Step programs in 1934, there has been an explosive growth in ‘businesses’ (hospitals, addiction specialists, therapists, detox centers, in-patient rehabs, out-patient rehabs, and others) that thrive on the 12 Step participa