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Focusing on God
The battle for sobriety a daily one and we need to remind ourselves of that. We need to keep our focus on God.
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Michael Franzese
In Bill’s words, Michael’s story is unlike you’ve ever heard. Michael Franzese grew up as the son of the notorious Underboss of New York’s violent and feared Colombo crime family. At his most affluent, he generated an estimated $5 to $8 million per week from legal and illegal businesses. It was a life filled with…
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Finding light and life
Karen Green’s story is a difficult but powerful one with teenage pregnancy, abuse, drugs, and addictions all of which ultimately lead to her being incarcerated. But it was there that she met Jesus, and her whole life was changed. Now she has a full time ministry in Texas called Haven of Love that helps young women get off the…
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Wanting (not needing) freedom
Once God gives us the desire to break free from our sinful ways, He also give us the strength we need to do so.
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Admitting our wrongs
Admitting our wrongs can be hard, but confession is an important step.
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Making amends
How important is it to make amends in a way that respects the other person's feelings and sets boundaries for you?
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Being eternally-minded
What does it mean to to approach things based on eternal life as opposed to a temporary life?
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When life becomes unmanageable
Annie Kackman was a Marine battling an alcohol addiction. She reflects on the night she became painfully aware of her addiction.
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Putting faith into action
How can your putting faith into action put you in the position to be an active participant in your own recovery?
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What are you thinking?
What are you thinking? God wants us to actually choose our thoughts.
The science of being charming
He walks into the room. You immediately notice. Something about him draws you. He pulls you into conversation and commands the attention of the people around you. You walk away and think, “I like him and enjoyed his company.”
Break the complaining habit
You had a crummy day. Not much went right and you are exhausted. You find yourself in a Grinch mood. As a result, the rest of the day is spent complaining and venting.
Keeping secrets
A patient told me, “I have kept a secret from my husband. But if I tell him, it could end our marriage.”