In the time I have been fortunate enough to be involved in Celebrate Recovery, I have seen thousands of people find freedom from all kinds of hurts, hang-ups, and habits. I’ve seen people come into recovery for a season, perhaps completing a Step Study and then going elsewhere in the church, and I’ve seen others…
Jesus Cares Deeply About Your Pain
Jesus Cares Deeply About Your Pain Jesus loves me, this I know, for the Bible tells me so. Little ones to Him belong; they are weak, but He is strong. I sang that song every week in Sunday school at the church I grew up in. Every Sunday we sang about Jesus’ love for…
Celebrate Recovery: Dealing with Fear
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…
The Difference Between Guilt and Shame
Godly sorrow brings repentance that leads to salvation and leaves no regret, but worldly sorrow brings death. — 2 Corinthians 7:10 Most people think that the words guilt and shame mean the same thing. But in fact, they are very different, and they bring different outcomes in our lives. Guilt is what Paul called “godly…
He Loves You Too Much
I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit in you; I will remove from you your heart of stone and give you a heart of flesh. — Ezekiel 36:26 Our neighbor’s dog was a sweetheart, and everyone in the neighborhood loved her. But she had a talent for getting out of the yard. One day…
Celebrate Your Recovery
You turned my wailing into dancing; You removed my sackcloth and clothed me with joy, that my heart may sing your praises and not be silent. Lord my God, I will praise You forever. — Psalm 30:11–12 Have you ever wondered why Celebrate Recovery is called Celebrate Recovery? Well… people usually seek help when things are bad. Which means none…