Category Archives: Addiction

Two steps for overcoming addictions

Posted on March 24, 2023 by Wisdomforlife

Is it possible that lasting pleasure comes in successfully battle your obsessions, rather than submitting to them? Continue reading →

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Is this your story?

Posted on January 8, 2023 by Wisdomforlife

I used a story this morning to summarize a series on the beatitudes. I hope it is your story too. Continue reading →

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The beatitudes and the twelve steps

Posted on January 8, 2023 by Wisdomforlife

Connect the 8 beatitudes and other scriptures with the 12 step program Continue reading →

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Understanding human behavior

Posted on December 20, 2022 by Wisdomforlife

What is the starting point for breaking cycles of destructive behavior? Continue reading →

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Recovering Addicts

Posted on October 4, 2022 by Wisdomforlife

When Jesus asked a strange question… This post is meant to encourage thought and discussion among those who battle addictions and those who help with recovery. Continue reading →

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When the storms hit…

Posted on July 16, 2022 by Wisdomforlife

Truths to carry and guide us in difficult times. Continue reading →

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Short, but great reminder!

Posted on April 22, 2022 by Wisdomforlife

A powerful reminder about the loss of focus on the gospel. Continue reading →

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Do you want to get well?

Posted on March 14, 2022 by Wisdomforlife

Can you think of reasons people don’t want to be well? I suggest four reasons… Continue reading →

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We have no power

Posted on January 13, 2022 by Wisdomforlife

Make a courageous admission: Some of us need to turn to God and confess, Continue reading →

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We admitted we were powerless

Posted on December 17, 2021 by Wisdomforlife

Perhaps we struggle so much with wrong desires because we need to become captured by stronger desires. I think of… Continue reading →

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