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“The Screwtape Letters’” Valuable Insights for Addiction Recovery

“The Screwtape Letters’” Valuable Insights for Addiction Recovery

by Chris | Oct 6, 2021 | Addiction, Getting Sober, Spiritual Tools

A New York Musician Experiences God, Finds Sobriety, & Shares Hope with Others

A New York Musician Experiences God, Finds Sobriety, & Shares Hope with Others

by Chris | Sep 30, 2021 | Personal Testimonies, Personal Testimony

As a drummer, Trevor grew up idolizing some of the greatest drummers in the music business. And while he admired their sheer musical talent, many of them weren’t exactly the best role models in other ways. “From a younger age my idols were drummers but some of...
The Vital Role of a Sponsor: Being a Gift of Service

The Vital Role of a Sponsor: Being a Gift of Service

by Chris | Sep 29, 2021 | 12-Step Sponsorship, Eighth Step, Getting Sober, Ninth Step, Sponsorship/Mentorship, The Twelve Steps

I’ve written about how going it alone in recovery without support, guidance, and direction from a sponsor for a ninth-step amends process led to my relapse and the demoralization of myself and those around me. This humiliating experience was necessary for me to let go...
Using the “Circle Plan” to Overcome Sexual Addictions

Using the “Circle Plan” to Overcome Sexual Addictions

by Chris | Sep 22, 2021 | Addiction, Getting Sober, Pornography & Sexual Addiction, Sex/Pornography

Advice for Improving Our Conscious Contact with God in Step 11

Advice for Improving Our Conscious Contact with God in Step 11

by Chris | Sep 15, 2021 | Eleventh Step, Help from the Saints, Prayer, Prayer & Scripture Reflections, Saints—On Earth & in Heaven, Spiritual Tools

Step 11 – “Sought through prayer and meditation to improve our conscious contact with God.”  Coming from a background in Evangelical Christianity, I was always cautious when hearing someone talk about meditation because I had learned to equate the word with New...
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