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 […]
Walking into Your New Life: Leaving Drugs and Alcohol Behind
“Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!” — 2 Corinthians 5:17 When you surrender your life to Jesus, everything changes. The chains that once held you captive—whether to drugs, alcohol, or any other addictive behavior—are broken. But stepping into this new life
Why Biblically Based Recovery Wins Over 12 Steps
Today, let’s do a little exploring of the intersection of faith and recovery! The Bible provides profound insights into healing, restoration, and the nature of sin, which can be incredibly relevant for those seeking recovery. Here are some reasons why a Biblically-based recovery approach can be effective, especially in contrast to the disease
Why Do You Have to Suffer so Many Struggles?
Over the many, many years that I’ve been saved, it has been during my worst times of suffering, that I profoundly spiritually grew and was blessed with the most urgently needed changes within me that I could have never made on my own. Did I enjoy the struggles of suffering? Absolutely NOT! I did, however, […]
Scripture Meditation to Inspire & Encourage You Today
Here are some uplifting scripture passages that you can pack away in your mind and heart for anytime you need to use them to help you, inspire you, and encourage you. These are great for both starting and finishing your day. These Bible verses are ammunition against the enemy of our souls (Satan)! Use them […]