by Chris | Apr 7, 2020 | Help from the Saints, Prayer & Scripture Reflections, Spiritual Tools, The Sacraments
During this time of uncertainty and fear, one thing I am certain of is that God is with us and will never leave or forsake us. As never before, we are being called in faith to pick up our cross and walk this lonesome valley. The good news is that we are never alone...
by Chris | Apr 2, 2020 | Alcohol & Drug Addiction, Prayer & Scripture Reflections, The Sacraments, The Twelve Steps
When I first came to a recovery program I was brought to it by a very caring woman who saw the pain I was going through. She stressed the need for having a sponsor and suggested that I listen and find someone with a length of sobriety whom I respected. There was an...
by Chris | Apr 1, 2020 | Personal Testimonies
When Frank was 13 years old, he began secretly watching sexually explicit videos. But growing up in a religious family in Southeast Asia, he hid this growing addiction. Instead, he would watch, rewind, and rewatch “sexy” scenes in secret—successfully keeping his...
by Chris | Mar 17, 2020 | Pornography & Sexual Addiction, Prayer & Scripture Reflections, Spiritual Tools
During this wonderful season of Lent, many of us turn our attention to the discipline of fasting. Similar to making New Year’s resolutions, many of us decide to give something up for Lent. As a child, I remember wondering why we were called to refrain from meat,...
by Chris | Mar 10, 2020 | Alcohol & Drug Addiction, Prayer & Scripture Reflections
Being a Lyft driver, I’m afforded a lot of unique interactions with people. As I was telling someone recently, the job is sort of like being an “ad hoc social worker on wheels.” You just never know who is going to come into your car or what their reason for needing a...
