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
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
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 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
You’re Finally Clean but Finding Yourself Scared to Death
A full recovery is a monumental and supernatural victory for which we need to praise God. If you’re reading this, you’ve likely fought battles that felt impossible, clung to hope when it seemed fleeting and leaned on God’s supernatural strength to break free from the chains of addiction. You’re finally clean, and I join you
The Solution to a Christian’s Greatest Fear in Addiction and Recovery
“For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind.”(2 Timothy 1:7) Fear has a way of gripping our hearts, paralyzing our faith, and distorting our view of God’s promises. It somehow blocks everything else while it keeps us captive. For the Christian battling addiction, fear [&hellip
Overcoming Fear of Relapse through Jesus Christ
In your journey of faith-based addiction recovery, it’s natural to face fears and uncertainties, especially the fear of relapse. However, the Scriptures offer us profound assurance and guidance in these times, reminding us that in Jesus Christ, there is healing and power for a lifetime. In the words of Jesus Himself, we find a potent [&hellip
Why Don’t People Get Help for Addiction Recovery?
There are several key reasons why people often don’t seek or receive adequate recovery support for addiction: Addressing these barriers requires a multifaceted approach, including improving access to affordable treatment, reducing stigma, increasing public awareness about addiction and available resources, and developing more comprehensive an