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 [...]
“All things are lawful but I will not be mastered by anything. Food for the stomach and the stomach for food but both will be destroyed.” The Apostle Paul, 1st Corinthians, Chapter Six This topic is a bit personal to me. You see, back in 2009, I was struggling. I mean really struggling: depressed, in [...]
“How do we end up like this? Living lives that we don't care about? Too busy fixing things On computer screens While the grass grows green Me, I'm screaming out” -Ben Rector, Beautiful Until you realize the intended purposes for your life you will flounder in far lesser pleasures, beauties and glories. CS Lewis paints [...]
According to the National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence, alcohol is “very rich in energy, packing 7 calories per gram. But unlike pure sugar, or fat, the calories are void of nutrients. The more calories an individual consumes in alcohol, the less likely it is that they will eat enough food to obtain adequate [...]
Gratitude can be defined as an acknowledgement of a benefit that an individual has received. People can be grateful for something that has happened or is about to happen. They can also have a general attitude of gratefulness because of fulfillment or happiness with one’s own life. Gratitude is also positive thinking. This can improve [...]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.