Addiction is a powerful force that can destroy souls, lives, relationships, and futures. Many paths to recovery exist, but for the believer, there is only one way to true and forever freedom… that’s the biblical way. This path is not just about breaking free from addiction; it is about walking in the new life that […]
Walk in Your Calling! God Didn’t Just Set You Free, He Set You Free to Fulfill Your Purpose
When God delivered you from the horrific chains of addiction, He did not simply set you free so that you can live for yourself. Freedom in Christ is not just about this life… it’s about eternity. God saves us not only to live in victory here on earth but so that we can bring others […]
More Than Sober: Embracing the Calling of a New Redeemed Life with Purpose
Many recovery programs teach that addiction is a disease… something you will always have, something you must fight for the rest of your life. The Bible tells a completely different story. God’s healing is total, complete and forever. When Jesus sets you free, you are free indeed: “So if the Son sets you free, you […]
A Letter to Your Friends & Family You Could Have Written Yourself
I have written a letter from a believer’s perspective, describing what recovery might look like. I want you to be able to understand that there’s a common thread in every believer who goes through this holy road. Family and friends often don’t or can’t understand what you’re going through as there are many hills and [&
When Chaos Hits During Recovery
Recovery from addiction is a journey filled with peaks and valleys, moments of clarity punctuated by unexpected chaos. Life is filled with the unexpected, so when life throws curveballs, how can we maintain our focus on Jesus and His healing and spiritual growth? Let’s take a few moments to explore how to navigate through chaos […]
Feeling Alone in Recovery
Recovery is a holy road that can often feel lonely, even when you know Jesus is walking beside you and that He will ultimately heal you. There are even times when the silence is so deafening, it makes you want to scream. The isolation feels unbearable, and you wonder if anyone truly understands. If you […]
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
When Recovery Ends and Your New Life Begins
From Recovery to Renewal Recovery is a holy road… a time of healing, change, restoration, and rediscovery of who you are in Christ and finally discovering your purpose. But what happens when the intense season of recovery draws to a close? For many, the end of recovery can feel like standing on the edge of […]
The Greatest Struggle in Secular & 12-Step Recovery is Made Simple Through True Biblical Recovery
Why Secular Recovery Sets You Up to Struggle One of the most difficult aspects of secular recovery is the constant battle with identity and self-sufficiency. Secular recovery programs often emphasize the power of the individual, urging people to find the strength within themselves to overcome addiction. The message is clear: you must take control o
The Wilderness of Recovery
Recovery is not a straight line. It’s a wilderness, a vast, untamed landscape where the path twists, the ground shifts, and the horizon feels impossibly distant. For those of us walking through addiction, trauma, or brokenness, the wilderness can feel isolating, even punishing. But Scripture reminds us that the wilderness is not a place of [&
When the World of Disease Theorists Call you Crazy, How to Respond When you’re Recovering God’s Way
Entering recovery God’s way is a bold, brave, and countercultural decision. The world all too often insists that addiction is purely a hopeless ongoing disease, best managed through clinical methods or secular programs that keep you in fear and bondage. Those approaches are incomplete without addressing the spiritual dimension of healing. As
The Lethal Dangers of Pride & Waiting
Waiting is as lethal as a venomous snake bite, whether you’re waiting to enter recovery or waiting to do something God would have you do in life itself. The Bible reminds us repeatedly that procrastination and hesitation in doing what is right can lead to destruction. While there are moments in life when waiting on […]
Why Proper Nutrition is SO Vitally Important – Especially in Recovery
ATT Christians: When you are in recovery from addiction, there is another aspect to consider and implement other than spiritual renewal, repentance, and emotional healing. While these are essential components, you cannot overlook the profound importance of physical health, particularly good nutrition. The Bible reminds us in 1 Corinthians 10:31, &l
You Will NEVER Have to Worry About any Relapse
Relapse is one of the greatest fears for anyone who has battled addiction. You finally go through the agony of detox only to worry about using again. You just haven’t figure it out yet. Then, there are those who have experienced freedom who still have the haunting thought of slipping back into their old habits. […]