Isn’t God Enough?
Of course, God is enough! He is our Creator. He knows everything. He knows our hearts, He knows our minds, and He knows the good plans He has for us. He is certainly willing and able to completely free us from any addiction. So, why do we still struggle? Why do our prayers seemingly go…
The Risk That Heals
Michael Dye, an addiction counselor and the creator of the Genesis Process Relapse Prevention program, often says “100% of emotional pain comes from relationships. It’s relationships that mess us up and it’s relationships (both with God and others) that heal us.” The first time I heard Michael say that it stopped me in my tracks.…
The Curse of Chaos
Our society is becoming increasingly chaotic. Deadlines and demands abound. Have you tried recently to schedule a dinner with a group of friends? This seemingly simple task is proof of how out-of-control our lives have become. Sorting through everyone’s overbooked schedules to find a couple of free hours that accommodate everyone often seems nearly impossible.…
Where are you God? My boat is sinking!
Today the sun happens to be glistening on peaceful waters, but it isn’t always the case. Many days the wind is blowing, the clouds are dark and the water is churning so angrily, that the idea of setting sail on it would seem like sheer insanity. We all have times when our lives feel the…
What’s Wrong With Me?
Several of the participants in our recovery groups have recently expressed their frustration with the ups and downs of recovery. The common theme has been something like “Why does this have to be so hard. Why doesn’t God just take it away when I pray?”, “I don’t get the point of all this struggle. What’s…
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