Beware! Slippery Slope
Hmmmm . . . it appears that Bruce and I need to start thinking about setting aside a Saturday to clean out the garage, again! At least once a year we look at each other and say “it’s time” — time to tackle the wall-to-wall chaos of the garage. Without fail, we look around and…
Warding Off Relapses
I heard some interesting advice today that, if taken seriously, has the potential to completely change our lives” “Focus on what you DO have and NOT on what you don’t” At first it doesn’t sound like such a big deal. But the more you think about it, the more profound this simple directive becomes. If…
A Road MORE Traveled
Recovery can feel like a lonely road at times. As you plod along, it’s easy to start believing that you are somehow different than everyone else. But. . .you are not unique. Your struggle is not unique. Your thoughts are not unique. Your failings are not unique. Your fears are not unique. The Bible says…
You’ve Been Lied To!
I’ve become convinced that the enemy of our souls actually has very little power. All he can do is tell us lies. We are the ones that take his words and put action behind them. Satan can’t help but lie. That’s what he does. In fact, the book of John says “there is NO truth…
Getting Unstuck
Our lives are full of double binds—those seemingly lose-lose situations where none of our options are appealing— and yet not making a decision seems to be a doomed decision in itself. Addictions are often ways of avoiding the negative emotions attached to these frequent situations. This leads us directly to one of the biggest double…
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