Dysfunctional Family Roles as Spiritual Formations
Today “spiritual formation” means many different things. Self-help. Learning Bible doctrines. Inner spirituality. Being like a monk. But Jesus’ idea is simply to “love one…
Tag: Addiction
Abba’s Love for Addiction and Shame
Brennan Manning’s relapse with alcohol left him in a gutter. The best-selling Christian author and retreat leader hit bottom again. His clothes were in tatters.…
“Fear Not” Says an Alcoholic Ex-Priest
Brennan Manning insisted “the God-revelation of Jesus” removes fear and worry. Yet, he also admitted to a fear of abandonment going back to his childhood.…
Her Solace Was in Wine More Than Jesus
“I’m here because my husband thinks I have a drinking problem,” said Lisa (not her real name). “And he’s crazy! I have my drinking under…
Swimming Through Codependency
We learn in the Bible that “Without a vision people perish” (Proverbs 29:18). This is true for you and I today. In 1952 Florence Chadwick…
Internet Addiction Test
We offer a free Internet Addiction Test to help you see if you (or a loved one) might have an Internet addiction and need help…
The Lord is my Portion
It’s ironic that the more we long for Jesus — to know him intimately and love him fully — the more we are deeply satisfied.…
No More Wallowing in the Mud!
Peter observed a dog returning to its vomit and a pig going back to wallow in the mud and God showed him that people can…
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…
Comfort from the Cross
Excerpted from Follow Jesus on the Stations of the Cross There is comfort for you in the cross of Christ if you seek it properly. Many…