Your Care Brings Cure
Jesus says of the Good Samaritan: “He went [to the injured man] and bandaged his wounds, pouring on oil and wine. Then he put the…
Tag: 12 Step Recovery
An Unhurried Life
“I’m a recovering speed addict — and I don’t mean the drug,” writes Alan Fadling in his new book, An Unhurried Life. “I’m talking about…
Prayer and Meditation for Addiction Recovery
Recently I spoke on Prayer and Meditation to 350 people struggling with addictions (e.g., people struggling with alcohol abuse, drug addiction, compulsive sexual behavior, eating…
Psalm 23 Recovery Version
Psalm 23 is for people in recovery. It’s not just alcoholics who need to get in recovery — we’re all sinners in need of recovery.…
Step Out of the Cycle of Addiction
Over the years I’ve talked with many people, including pastors and ministry leaders, who are caught in the snares of a compulsive behavior. They keep…
The Curb of Shame
“There’s your curb of shame Bill!” My friend riding on the bike next to me laughed as he pointed to the spot on the street…
Your Love, O Lord, is Better than Wine!
I met Lisa (not her real name) because her husband insisted that she talk with me. He said she had a drinking problem. Of course,…
Watch and Pray Before you Slip
Thank you Lord that “By the word of your lips… My steps have held to your paths; my feet have not slipped” (Psalm 17:4-5). I…
A Little Bunny and a Big Hawk!
In “A Little Bunny and a Big Peach” I shared the story about the baby bunny in our backyard and how much she enjoyed the…
Codependency Test
Do you tend to rescue people from their problems or get enmeshed in dysfunctional relationships? Our free Codependency Test can help you to assess if…
