As a father of 4, I can’t think of anything more demoralizing or horrifying than the thought of a predator coming into my home and harming any of my kids in anyway. When I think that thought I cringe with sadness but also a fresh resolve washes over my heart. As I ponder the atrocities [...]
As a Pastor, I get the unique opportunity and privilege to study some of the greatest minds and lives that have ever graced our planet. One such mind was the great saint Ignatius. Ignatius launched a missionary movement through Europe centuries ago and instilled into his disciples the key practices of self-management, self-care and the [...]
“How do you eat an elephant? One bite at a time” -Creighton Abrams One activity that is imperative (and good recovery operations know this, understand this and apply this) is doing the work of “relational amends” after an addiction has plagued an individual (and that surrounding individuals’ community) over a series of days, weeks, months [...]
New year means new opportunities, new potential for change and growth and greater capacity for freedom and joy. In my last blog post, I urged you to consider getting professional help in fighting your addiction so that you wouldn’t go at it alone. I encouraged you with several compelling reasons why you might need professional [...]
As I reflect on 10+ years of working closely with people in pastoral ministry (men, women, students, children) who have come through all sorts of addictions (and many who unfortunately, who have not) I find a common thread in those who have succeeded in recovery and those who have relapsed. People want to know; “What’s [...]MEDICAL ADVICE DISCLAIMER: The service, and any information contained on the website or provided through the service, is provided for informational purposes only. The information contained on or provided through this service is intended for general consumer understanding and education and not as a substitute for medical or psychological advice, diagnosis, or treatment. All information provided on the website is presented as is without any warranty of any kind, and expressly excludes any warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.