Category Archives: recovery

When I first sought out recovery for healing from the anger, resentment, and hurt I had towards my husband, I read books and prayed A LOT. I was asking God to show me how to let go and let God. … Continue reading →

The definition of action is the act of doing something or something done.  Action requires a decision.  There are so many of us want to do the right thing.  We want to join a small group.  We want to work … Continue reading →

As I grow in my faith I see and appreciate more and more what God is doing in me. I don’t forget where I came from honestly, because I never want to go back to that place. Many of you … Continue reading →

Last blog we talked about the importance of accountability and having a sponsor.  Today I want to take it a step further.  What are the qualities of a sponsor?  When you are selecting a sponsor or accountability partner look for … Continue reading →

Why do I need a sponsor or accountability partner?  Sponsorship has been a potent, important part of spiritual growth since people first began doing it. The practice of spiritual direction in the life of the Church is a mentoring or … Continue reading →

A few weeks ago I had the experience of going white water rafting.  My dad and I went up to the Pigeon River and went on a 1 ½ hour trip covering two class 4 rapids.  This was pretty extreme … Continue reading →

My wife, for as long as I can remember, has wanted really nice pots and pans.  When we bought our new home, she finally got them.  These babies are nice!  She got the Rachael Ray’s with the bright orange handles.  One thing … Continue reading →

We are now into the grilling season and I for one am excited.  I absolutely love grilling out, being with family and friends, enjoying the beautiful God-given day, and of course…the smells.  There is a unique smell to grilling.  This … Continue reading →

So much of my life, before coming to the Lord, was surrounded by insanity that I could not imagine a life complete with sanity.  Insanity has been defined as “doing the same thing over and over again, expecting a different … Continue reading →

So many of us come into recovery without a glimpse of hope.  We may have been beaten down emotionally, physically, mentally, and spiritually.  We had probably been told lies so long that they became a reality.  Anyone ever hear:  He’s … Continue reading →

Who cares to admit complete defeat?  If we are honest, not many of us like to do so.  Every natural instinct cries out against it.  A lot of us are taught early on in life that admitting something like being … Continue reading →

Control.  What comes to mind when you see this word?  Maybe you are thinking about your controlling parents or your significant other controlling who you have as friends.  Reality tells us that at some point in all of our lives … Continue reading →

We (meaning my amazing wife and so very helpful father) have been doing a lot of painting in our new home.  I spent a few years during my high school days in the paint department at a local hardware store.  … Continue reading →

For a lot of years I was a plumber/pipefitter working on very large commercial projects.  This required me to work in extreme weather conditions, sometimes in a dangerous spot, and most of the time meant some real physical labor.  I would … Continue reading →

Denial is defined as an assertion that something said, believed, alleged, etc., is false.  How many of us have been in denial about a certain area, relationship, struggle, or pain in our life at one time or another?  If you … Continue reading →

Since my passion is recovery I feel it only fitting to look at this first.  What is recovery?  In a minute we will look at what recovery is but first let us look at a bigger picture.  I think when … Continue reading →