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How to Resist The Devil and Temptation in Addiction: James 4

For those of us in recovery (or still trying to get there), temptation is an ever-present obstacle. How do we fight it? How do we live a life free of it? James 4: 7-10 gives us a roadmap and two very important promises. Liste...

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Nov. 14, 2023

Holy Recovery Podcast: Conquering Addiction with the Word of God

Feeling the weight of addiction can seem like an endless battle, but it doesn't have to be that way. Whether you're a recovery veteran, just starting out, or desperately trying to break the chains binding you, welcome. You're...

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Nov. 15, 2023

Embracing Jesus' Peace: The Power of a Shared Yoke in Sobriety | Matt…

Are you feeling the weight of the world on your shoulders, carrying burdens that seem too heavy to bear? What if I told you there's a way to find rest for your weary soul in the comforting embrace of Jesus? …

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Nov. 16, 2023

A Refuge in the Storm: The Promise of Psalm 91:2-4

Have you ever felt the overwhelming weight of life's struggles pulling you down? Imagine finding a refuge, a safe haven where those burdens melt away. Today we talk about Psalm 91:2-4 and explore the profound promises of prot...

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Nov. 17, 2023

Unchaining Fear: The Power of Prayer in Recovery | Psalm 34:4-8

Are you ensnared by fear, stifled by shame, and seeking refuge? God is ever-present and available to us if we just stop to pray. Together, we'll explore Psalm 34:4-8 and discover how turning to God in our lowest moments not …

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Nov. 18, 2023

God Recovered Me From Addiction: Susanne's Story

Today I tell my personal story of a two-decade long battle with addiction and how God recovered me. If you've struggled with substance abuse, leaving you devastated from its devastating impacts, you're not alone. I've been th...

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Nov. 20, 2023

Is Addiction Your Idol? | Putting God Back Where He Belongs

Today we talk about idols. Has your addiction, your drug of choice, become your idol? There was a time that my 'thing', my addiction had become an idol in my life - an entity that commanded my thoughts, actions, and …

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Nov. 22, 2023

The Power of Praise Will Change Your Life

Praise transform our lives, opening our hearts to healing and deepening our relationship with our Heavenly Father. Today I highlight some of my favorite bible verses about praise including the one used by almost every high sc...

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Nov. 23, 2023

Happy Thanksgiving: Living a Sober Life Full of Gratitude

Happy Thanksgiving! Today I share a few verses of thanksgiving that I love and a few tips to make it through the day sober and happy. Days like today can be hard in early recovery. Have a plan! Thank you …

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Nov. 24, 2023

Ready to Surrender? Trusting in God's Protective Wings

Can you imagine a fortress of unwavering protection, a refuge that provides solace in the most uncertain times? That’s the power of choosing God as our dwelling place, a profound message explored in Psalm 91, verses 9-14. In ...

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Recent Blog Posts

Our Greatest Enemy in Recovery and Why I Don't Call Myself An Addict

Hi, friends. What or who is our greatest enemy in recovery and why I don’t call myself an addict? Read on! 1 Peter 5: 8-9 says: "Stay alert! Watch out for your great enemy, the devil. He prowls around like a roaring lion, looking for someone…

Surrender to the Holy Sprit in Addiction | Romans 8

Hi, friends! Today I’m looking at the wisdom of Romans 8: 9-14. 'But you are not controlled by your sinful nature. You are controlled by the Spirit if you have the Spirit of God living in you. And remember that those who do not have the Spir…

Break Free From Fear In Recovery

Hi, friends. Let’s talk about fear today. If you look up fear in the dictionary, here is what it says:  an unpleasant often strong emotion caused by anticipation or awareness of danger. Hmmm… Is fear unpleasant? That seems like no…

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Susanne Blumer

Podcaster, Christian Entrepreneur, Lover of Jesus and Coffee, Recovered Child of God