Category Archives: Alcohol addiction

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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Unresolved, pushed around, and burdened?

Posted on January 25, 2020 by Wisdomforlife

Adverse childhood experiences are the single greatest… Continue reading →

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A command with a powerful promise

Posted on January 12, 2014 by Wisdomforlife

Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) is well-known for its twelve step program to help free people from the controlling power of alcohol. In the steps, you’ll discover themes that appear prominently in the first two. Step #1 – We admitted we were … Continue reading →

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Social Justice and the Church

Posted on August 30, 2013 by Wisdomforlife

We can confidently articulate a worldview that honors our Creator and Savior without verbalizing explicit references to the Bible. We can also hope for some of these truths to resonate with the general public. Continue reading →

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Sin is wrong and dumb – a form of self-abuse

Posted on August 30, 2013 by Wisdomforlife

Here is a deeply insightful reflection from one of my favorite authors, Cornelius Plantinga, Jr. It’s a bit long but well worth reading and discussing.   “The shortest and clearest way to state the relation between sin and foolishness is … Continue reading →

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Advantages of Christian counseling

Posted on August 15, 2013 by Wisdomforlife

“This kind of five bible verses and you’ll be better approach is far more common than many realize.” Continue reading →

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When words cannot restore trust

Posted on August 1, 2013 by Wisdomforlife

Those who significantly hurt others must understand that their attitude and actions will affect the process of rebuilding trust. Continue reading →

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For those who battle discouragement

Posted on July 16, 2013 by Wisdomforlife

What should we do when maturity gives way to melancholy? Is it possible for restraint to be a cover up for disincentive or loss of motivation and hope? Can a sense of defeat lead to a deflated kind of resignation and then to cynicism and even bitterness? Continue reading →

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What we really need

Posted on July 5, 2013 by Wisdomforlife

Take a few moments and consider God’s answer to the human problem. Continue reading →

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