In God we Trust?
“The Great Physician knows what is required for our complete healing and freedom from those things that torment us. Although He has every ability to heal us instantly, He often asks us to go through a process to get to that place of healing. God wants an intimate relationship with us. He knows that it…
No More Promises!
Promises really aren’t as noble as they seem. How many times have you promised yourself that you’d stop? How many times have you promised those around you that things would be different from here on out? How many times have you promised God that this would be the LAST time? You weren’t lying. You had…
The Way Out of Temptation
Corinthians 10 is an often quoted scripture relating to temptation. Its hope-filled message assures us that God provides a way out so we can endure temptation. Most often this passage is assumed to be the answer we need in the moment of being tempted. Certainly, crying out to God and asking for His intervention when…
Gorilla Fighting
“Success is a little like wrestling a gorilla. You don’t quit when you’re tired. You quit when the gorilla is tired.” Robert Strauss. The mental image of “gorilla fighting” may make you smile a little, but this sentiment is so relevant to addiction that I couldn’t resist sharing it. I don’t have a lot of…
Road to Freedom
“I have walked that long road to freedom. I have tried not to falter; I have made missteps along the way. But I have discovered the secret that after climbing a great hill, one only finds that there are many more hills to climb. I have taken a moment here to rest, to steal a…
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