The most unique and awesome gifts God gives us in Christian recovery and in the Christian life, is the POWER of the Holy Spirit in our lives. When we come to Christ, the Holy Spirit becomes our POWER, our comfort, our guide, our teacher, and our strength. He becomes the ‘fuel’ that empowers us. He […]
The Lethal Danger and Deception of Labeling Addiction as a Disease
Understanding the true meaning of sin is essential for anyone seeking freedom and restoration through Jesus Christ. In today’s culture, addiction is often viewed as a disease—something purely theoretical that falsely creates a clinical picture that causes addiction to be outside the individual’s moral responsibility. This is
Discovering God’s Biblical Name Will Free You
In your journey of recovery, knowing who God truly is can be a powerful source of strength and hope for you. The Bible reveals that God’s name is Yahweh, not ‘God’. God describes His ‘title’ but not His name. Yahweh is His name and He is the eternal “I AM.” But His name is is […]
Rebuilding Trust After Addiction Has Stripped You Of Being Trustworthy
Trust is the MOST important element in healthy relationships; however, as you know, addiction most often shatters trust. Everyone you love are now afraid to trust you at all. For all of you walking the healing road of recovery, rebuilding trust with loved ones can feel absolutely overwhelming. Yet, with God’s help, it becomes possible. [&hell
Slaying the Idol of Gluttony: A Spiritual Battle for Christian Recovery
In today’s culture, gluttony often flies under the radar, dismissed as a minor indulgence or even normalized as part of social life. Yet, Scripture paints a different picture. Gluttony is a serious sin that can affect your relationship with God, or separate yourself from Him completely. For Christians in recovery, understanding and confrontin
The Power of Words in Recovery and in Life
The Bible tells us in Proverbs 18:21, “The tongue has the power of life and death, and those who love it will eat its fruit.” Words are never neutral; they either build up or tear down, heal or harm. In recovery, the words we speak to ourselves and others hold the key to our healing […]
Forgiveness and Wisdom: Letting Go Without Losing Lessons
Forgiveness is one of the most powerful yet challenging steps in life and in recovery. I talk about this a great deal because it is the key to your future freedom. It involves letting go of resentment, pain, and anger toward others or yourself. However, forgiveness does not mean erasing the past or pretending the […]
Where Do You See God in Your Life Amidst Your Struggles?
Struggles can have a way of clouding our perspective. Addiction, emotional/physical pain, and overwhelming personal battles can make it feel like God is far away, or worse, that He’s absent altogether. But the truth is, as believers, God is ALWAYS with us, even in those moments when we may not feel His presence. The question […]
What True Repentance Is and How to Embrace It in Recovery
In addiction recovery for believers, repentance is one of the most profoundly misunderstood commands. Too often, repentance is reduced to simply saying, “I’m sorry,” or confessing a mistake, but that’s only the bare beginning. True repentance goes far deeper. Repentance is a 180-degree about face… a change of heart an
How Can I Be Sure That God Loves Me?
“Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends.”John 15:13 When you’re struggling with addiction, it can feel impossible to believe that God truly loves you. The weight of shame, guilt, and repeated failures can create a deep valley between you and your faith. But there’s a profound
The Critical First Action on your Road to Recovery is Detox
When someone struggles with addiction, the journey to freedom and restoration must begin with medically supervised detox. Detox is not just a physical process; it’s a life-saving, spiritually transformative step that prepares the body and soul for the work of recovery. Here’s why detox is so important—and why it’s urgent to
Forgiving but Not Forgetting: What to Do When Forgiveness Comes with Reminders
Forgiveness is a cornerstone of the Christian life, especially for those walking the narrow road of addiction recovery, or are a loved one traveling alongside them. But what happens when someone says they forgive you, yet continue reminding you of your past mistakes? This can be a frustrating and painful experience, but it offers profound […
Why There’s No Safe Way to Vape
Vaping is often marketed as a safer alternative to smoking, but this image couldn’t be further from the truth. Whether you’re in recovery or simply trying to live a healthy, God-honoring life, the dangers of vaping cannot be ignored. Beyond the enticing flavors and sleek devices lies a cocktail of harmful chemicals that can wreak [&hell
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