Clean and Refreshed
Have you ever had one of those days when some song from your past invades your mind and won’t let go? Today was one of those days for me. As I looked out at the gray skies and drizzle, an old Bill Gaither song that I haven’t heard in at least 30 years popped into…
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…
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