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When a simple act of friendship changes a life
Bob's simple act of friendship and faithfulness brought about a drastic and life-altering change for Donnie.
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Proactively avoiding cultural oppression
As Christians, we are not destined for oppression; we are destined for freedom! We need to hold onto the truth of God's Word and steer clear of oppression in its various forms.
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Doing the right thing to stay sober
God's power is stronger than the power of addiction.
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The church’s response to addiction
If someone you love has ever been trapped in addiction, you know the pain and devastation that it brings. How can God’s people more effectively help those struggling to break free from addiction? Dr. Kent Dunnington says it starts with how we view addiction and addicted people. There are two predominant models for thinking…
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Stories of hope and healing
Tiffany came to MN Adult and Teen Challenge from a professional background and seemingly had it all together on the outside. Yet on the inside, she was facing an internal struggle with addiction.
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The process of change
Encouragement that the lasting change that only God can bring about is a process.
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Living free
Living free is more than just stopping a behavior. Dale Stinson of Redemption House shares what it means to truly live free. “We can easily just stop the behavior. I think we find that in a lot of recovery cultures where we stop behavior, there’s that dry drunk attitude where people are really miserable. They’re…
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God’s perfect timing
No matter how many times Kevin failed or was constantly struggling, his status as a child of God remained unchanged.
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Rebuilding trust with an addict
How do you start to rebuild trust after a bunch of lies?
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Confronting an addict
How do you set boundaries with an addict? Confrontations and interventions are uncomfortable but maybe necessary for life change.
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.”