John 8:12 Jesus spoke to the people again. He said, “I am the light of the world. Those who follow me will never walk in darkness. They will have the light that leads to life.” Jesus is the “light that leads to life.” All I ever wanted in […]
Cheer Up! Be of good cheer: it is I; be not afraid. Mark 6:50 It is amazing what wonderful discoveries we can make when we pay attention. Some of life’s discoveries however happen unexpectedly. Every day in our lives can be exciting! Recognition of a personal relationship with […]
Ugly Image 1 John 1:8 If we claim that we’re free of sin, we’re only fooling ourselves. A claim like that is errant nonsense. Recently on the news I have noticed a few recalls on vehicles for faulty air bags. Recovery now and again these recalls are necessary […]
KEEP IT SIMPLE STUPID 2 Corinthians 1:7 When we see that you’re just as willing to endure the hard times as to enjoy the good times, we know you’re going to make it, no doubt about it.Psalms 116:6 God takes the side of the helpless; when I was […]
RECOVERY REQUIRES SACRIFICELuke 14:33 Jesus said, “If you’re not willing to take what is dearest to you, whether plans or people and kiss it good-bye, you can’t be my disciple.” WE ALL NEED SUPPORT IN THE PROCESS 1 Corinthians 4:15 There are a lot of people around who can’t […]
STEP SIX After discovering my sinful habits and attitudes and confessing them, I am now willing to let God change me. Proverbs 13:18 Those who turn away from their training become poor and ashamed. But those who accept warnings are honored I heard a saying in a recovery meeting […]
I’ll give you a new heart. I’ll put a new spirit in you. Ezekiel 11:19 It is normal to welcome good news. Only abnormal people fail to be affected by something good. God could not have offered us anything more exciting, startling and far-reaching than His personal desire […]
Every man should seek to have three individuals in his life: a Paul, a Barnabas, and a Timothy. A Paul is an older man who is willing to mentor you, to build into your life. Not someone who’s smarter or more gifted than you, but somebody who’s been down […]
Joshua 24:15 “If you are unwilling to obey the Lord, then decide today whom you will obey. Will it be the gods of your ancestors beyond the Euphrates or the gods of the Amorites here in this land? But as for me and my family, we will serve […]
1 Thessalonians 5:14 Cheer up those who are shy. Help those who are weak. Put up with everyone. We need to be aware of our strengths and weaknesses in the process of recovery. We all have both weaknesses and strengths. We are not all designed for the same […]
