According to the Bible, addiction is viewed through the lens of sin, human weakness, and spiritual struggle. Let’s explore the biblical understanding of addiction’s root causes: Recovery, according to God and the Bible, is not just about stopping a behavior, but about: Scriptural References for Hope and Recovery: God offers consistent a
Whispers of the Soul: Are Mental Health Issues Spiritual Battles or Mental Health Disorders?
WARNING! I must preface this particle writing with a warning to any of you taking medications for a mental health condition. These are MY personal beliefs based on my faith, exhaustive studies and experience. So, IF you are taking any medications for any mental health issues, DO NOT STOP THESE MEDICATIONS ABRUPTLY OR STOP THEM […]
Spiritual Warfare and Recovery: Fighting the Good Fight
Recovery is more than a physical or mental journey—it’s a profound spiritual battle that requires trust and faith in Jesus Christ, the Holy Spirit, prayer without ceasing, strength, faith, and divine guidance. For those believers navigating the challenging path of recovery, understanding spiritual warfare becomes a crucial element of he
How Family Dynamics and Trauma Can Contribute to Addiction
The Story of Charlie’s Journey Charlie sat in the dimly lit church basement, his hands trembling slightly as he clutched a styrofoam cup of coffee. The recovery group meeting hadn’t started yet, but memories of his childhood flooded his mind like an unstoppable tsunami. Growing up, Charlie had been a witness to his parents’ consta
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
Can a True Born Again Bible Believing Christian Relapse During Recovery?
It’s important to remember that being a born-again Christian does not exempt anyone from struggles, temptations, or challenges, including those related to recovery from addiction or other life issues. The Bible acknowledges our human frailty and the ongoing battle between the spirit and the flesh. What God CAN do is provide a way out of [&hel
The Turning Point: What Truly Drives an Addicted Person to Seek Recovery
Recovery is rarely a single moment, but a culmination of experiences, emotions, and realizations that finally break through the walls of denial and self-destruction. For most addicted people, the decision to seek help is not a sudden epiphany, but a gradual awakening triggered by a profound convergence of internal and external factors. It’s w
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, […]
Let’s Drop the Disease ‘Theory’ and Deal With the Real Causes of Addiction: Despair
Despair is more than just a passing feeling of sadness or hopelessness. It is a profound spiritual and emotional state that can consume the human soul, leaving individuals vulnerable to destructive coping mechanisms like drug and alcohol addiction, as well as suicide. The Bible offers deep insights into the nature of despair, its origins, and [&hel
Understanding Repentance: A Biblical Perspective on True Transformation
To repent, is a profound Biblically based commitment that goes far beyond merely feeling sorry for our actions. It is our biblical duty, to ask our Heavenly Father, in the name of Jesus, to empower us through His Holy Spirit, to radically turn away from our sins and allow Him to transform us to His […]
Understanding the Most Difficult Parts of Recovery
Recovery is partly a destination, and partly a profound journey of transformation. The destination is to end your addiction forever. The journey is God’s transformation of who you were to who He has gifted you to be. For those battling addiction—whether substance abuse, behavioral dependencies, or deep-rooted emotional wounds—the
Understanding Alcohol Withdrawal and Substance Detoxification
Detoxification is a critical first step in overcoming substance dependency, but not all detox experiences are created equal. While each substance presents unique challenges, alcohol detox stands out as particularly complex and potentially dangerous. Alcohol Detox: The Most Medically Challenging Detox Alcohol detoxification is often considered the m
Dangers of Huffing
You don’t normally hear about huffing; however, it very much exists and is a major problem, especially among young people. Huffing is the deliberate inhalation of chemical vapors to achieve a high, which poses severe health risks: Health Risks: Most Common Substances Huffed: Treatment Approach: Prevention focuses on education, early intervent