Category Archives: Step 3: Breaking Free
How to Get Reliable Solutions from a Simple Prayer
Prayer. It’s an important component of our Christian life, but there was a time when both my husband and I were convinced that we SUCKED at it. Yeah, there were times we would get an obvious answer, but all too often our prayers felt like they were bouncing off the ceiling—going nowhere. Was the silence…
I Don’t Want to Be THAT Man Anymore
Are you tired of being that man? Are you tired of a life full of hiding and secrets and hurting the people you care about? Are you tired of being the guy that continually struggles and regularly fails? Do you yearn to step out of that skin and become the guy you always wished you…
The Simple Secrets of a Successful Recovery
Addiction recovery can easily become overwhelming. There seems to be so much to learn; so much to do, so much to feel. It can often be a long process, but we may not recognize that most of the work that needs to be done is centered around just two simple goals. SEEKING SIMPLE Humans have…
Comparison is the Quickest Way to Lose Joy
Comparison. It’s almost as automatic as breathing. We continually look at how we’re measuring up to those around us. Are they taller? Heavier? Do they have more money than us? Are they more successful? Even as a writer and blogger it’s easy to fall into that habit. How many readers do my fellow bloggers have?…
I Screwed Up. What Now?
Slips and relapses sometimes happen, especially early in recovery and, later, if we lose sight of what we need to do to move toward our recovery goals. If it happens to you, don’t forget the 4 “R’s” of dealing with a relapse. RESIST wasting your time and energy telling yourself you’re a loser or a…
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