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Dec. 6, 2023

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…

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Dec. 1, 2023

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…

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Nov. 29, 2023

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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Nov. 27, 2023

Battling Tempation in Recovery: What Did Jesus Do?

Hi, friends. Today I want to talk about temptation. The number one thing that stands in the way of so many of us in recovery, and honestly people in general, and a healthy, happy life. 1 Corinthians 10:12-13 (NLT) "So, if you think you are standing…

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Nov. 22, 2023

The Power of Praise in Recovery

  Welcome, friends! Let's talk about praise. There is nothing more life-transforming or powerful than praise. Not praise of ourselves or praise of others. I’m talking about praising our Father, living a life centered on gratitude and th…

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Nov. 20, 2023

Is Addiction Your Idol: Putting God Back Where He Belongs

  Hi, friends. Let's talk about idols. In recovery, we often talk about our "drug of choice,". I call it The Thing. My thing started out as one thing and changed to something else. Apparently, I didn’t learn from the first decade of cha…

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Nov. 17, 2023

Unchaining Fear: The Power of Prayer in Recovery

  Hi, friends. Today we are talking about fear. Let’s look at Psalm 34: 4-8. "I prayed to the Lord, and he answered me. He freed me from all my fears.  Those who look to him for help will be radiant with joy; no shadow of shame wil…

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Nov. 16, 2023

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

  Hi, friends.  Today I’m sharing one of my absolute favorite Psalms. This is Psalm 91: 9-14. “If you make the Lord your refuge, if you make the Most High your shelter, no evil will conquer you; no plague will come near your…

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