“Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make straight your paths.”— Proverbs 3:5–6 (ESV) One of the hardest truths in recovery is this: we are not in control. The illusion of control often leads us deeper into […]
The Pre-Tribulation Rapture & Why it Matters
Introduction Today, I decided to offer you a Bible study today on the Rapture. Yes, I know my blog is all about recovery; however, this is truly a faith lifter. I believe this study will bring you peace and joy knowing how much our God cares. I hope you enjoy this. I love Bible studies […]
Why Jesus Answered Questions With Questions and Why Your Recovery Coach Does Too
“But Jesus, knowing their thoughts, said, ‘Why do you think evil in your hearts?’” – Matthew 9:4 When you come to Christ, especially in the brokenness of addiction and the exhaustion of failed efforts, you often want one thing: direct answers. You want to know what to do, what to fix, and how to change. […]
How To Send Fear Packing
During recovery… especially in the early phases, fear pops its ugly head around every corner… especially the fear of relapse. So, overcoming fear through Jesus, is of the highest importance. Fear is one of the most common human experiences. But Scripture reveals that fear is more than a feeling. It is often a spirit that […]
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 […]
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? […]
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
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
Being Intentional
Scripture: “But the seed falling on good soil refers to someone who hears the word and understands it. This is the one who produces a crop, yielding a hundred, sixty, or thirty times what was sown.” (Matthew 13:23) In the Parable of the Sower, Jesus paints a vivid picture of how people respond to God’s […]
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
What Makes Humility the Heartbeat of Recovery?
In a selfie world where people have become annoyingly proud… in achievements, status, wealth, or self-reliance, humility often feels like a forgotten virtue. Yet, if you are walking the holy road to a complete recovery, humility is not a weakness… it’s a strength… a divine strength. It’s the quiet surrender that ope
When The Enemy Attacks
I’m speaking directly to YOU. I feel you because I know how it feels when the enemy’s got you pinned down. Maybe it’s that familiar whisper telling you you’ll never break free from addiction, or the sudden wave of guilt crashing over you like a tidal wave when you thought you were finally standing strong […]
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 […]
How & Why Serving Others is a Catalyst in Your Recovery
“Just as the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give His life as a ransom for many.” (Matthew 20;28) On the Holy Road to a full recovery for believers, healing is not just about personal freedom from the chains of addiction; it’s also about discovering God’s purpose and […]