One of the hardest steps in recovery is getting past denial. It’s painful to admit, but we can’t change what we won’t face. Denial keeps us stuck — whether the struggle is alcohol, drugs, food, …
Living the Serenity Prayer
For over a year now, I’ve prayed the Serenity Prayer every day. Many people know it through Alcoholics Anonymous, which recites the shortened version in every meeting: “God, grant me the serenity …
A Little Bit of Faith
For much of my life, it felt like I was either racing ahead on a bullet train or watching everything crash like a train wreck. Stability always seemed out of reach. But in 2018, something shifted. …
Surround Yourself With Positive Influences
The people we choose to surround ourselves with shape our lives. Scripture reminds us: “Walk with the wise and become wise, for a companion of fools suffers harm.”— Proverbs 13:20 In recovery and …
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The Good Stuff – Are you Missing What is in Front of You?
We all carry a vision of what we think life should be. A better job. A nicer home. A greener yard. A new relationship. But in chasing what we imagine, we can easily miss the good stuff that’s already …
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Standing at the top of the cliff Above Your Destination
Have you ever felt like you’re standing at the top of a cliff, staring down at the place you long to be? You can see it, almost taste it. Yet you can’t jump because the fall is too far, and you can’t …
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