Category Archives: Step 3: Breaking Free
Is Sexual Addiction Real?
There has been a significant amount of debate in recent years about whether sexual addiction is a “real” addiction. Clearly, not all inappropriate sexual behavior is indicative of sexual addiction. Having an affair or occasionally using pornography does not automatically classify someone as a sexual addiction. But, what about those who seem totally out of…
A Masterpiece or a Mess?
We live in a world of God’s creation. We are surrounded by his endless masterpieces. The beautiful mountains, the oceans, the sweeping deserts, abundant plants and animals . . . and us. Most days, however, I have to admit that I feel a lot more like a mess than a masterpiece. I look at the…
Permission to Sin
What’s your story? No, not the story of your life. The story you tell yourself to allow you to do the things you do. We all have them. Robin Hood is a fine example. Even though it’s historically thought to be a fictional account, there were evidently some real outlaws in England with enough parallels…
The Dawning of Freedom
Here in Washington State, this time of the year seems to have an extra dose of darkness. Not only are we nearing the shortest day of the year—the one with the least daylight hours—but the rain clouds are perpetually blocking out most of the light we could still be enjoying. It’s cold, dark . .…
Have You Gone Too Far?
It’s gloomy and raining outside today. Massive storms, earthquakes, riots and the Ebola epidemic are all threatening our existence. The elections are just weeks away and, according to someone, we’ll be ruined no matter who gets elected. The morning news greeted us yet again, with its normal slew of daily burglaries, murders and other evilness.…
Our Story . . .
