by Chris | Sep 1, 2021 | Family, Spiritual Tools
At some point quite a few years back, I set up a meeting with my pastor to talk about my life and, in particular, my use of pornography. I don’t remember much about the conversation, but I do remember that he gave me a book titled Unbound that I read and enjoyed. This...
by Chris | Aug 25, 2021 | Addiction, Alcohol & Drug Addiction, Drugs, Family, Getting Sober, Ninth Step, Relapse
Step 9 – Made direct amends to such people wherever possible, except when to do so would injure them or others. The ninth step meant something quite different to me during my first attempt to work the steps. And as a result of my insane thinking and lack of...
by Chris | Aug 19, 2021 | Personal Testimonies, Personal Testimony
A combination of faith and fear prevented me from drinking alcohol until my late 20s. I eventually started having wine and beer at family gatherings and dinner parties for one reason: I wanted to feel like I belonged. Within six months, my drinking had become a...
by Chris | Aug 4, 2021 | Prayer, Prayer & Scripture Reflections, Spiritual Tools
Difficult times often challenge us to rethink, renew, and deepen our commitment to being faithful disciples of Jesus Christ. Because we lacked many of the things we rely on to nourish and support our faith during the pandemic (and some of us still do), we’ve been...
by Chris | Jul 28, 2021 | Family, Help from the Saints, Loved One of an Addict, Saints—On Earth & in Heaven, Spiritual Tools
When I was a little girl The Waltons and Little House on the Prairie were popular on television. The kind and loving father figures on these shows made my heart ache for the kind of love I saw acted out on screen. My best friend’s father affectionately called my...
