Addressing Fear They cried to the Lord in their trouble, and He saved them from their distress. — Psalm 107:13 One of the things I struggle with on a daily basis is fear. It might be the fear of disappointing someone, the fear of failure, or the fear of making a costly mistake. I’ve found…
Trusting God: Uncharted Territory
Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight. — Proverbs 3:5-6 When a friend of mine received his one-year recovery chip, he told me that he felt he was now in uncharted territory. My friend…
Celebrate Recovery: What to Remember on Dark Days
Dark Days With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible. — Matthew 19:26 Don’t let anyone fool you — recovery is tough. There are days when we feel like giving up, throwing in the towel. Days when it seems like the deck is stacked against us, and nothing is ever going…
Journey to Recovery: The First Step
I know that nothing good lives in me, that is, in my sinful nature. For I have the desire to do what is good, but I cannot carry it out. — Romans 7:18 No one gets to start in the middle — we’re all beginners in one area of our lives or another. But for…