by Chris | Feb 4, 2020 | Alcohol & Drug Addiction, Prayer & Scripture Reflections, The Twelve Steps
When I first walked through the doors of a 12-step meeting over 13 years ago I was hopeless, helpless, and desperate for a change. It was by far the hardest and best thing I ever did and I immediately felt accepted in a room full of complete strangers. 30 days earlier...
by Chris | Jan 14, 2020 | Alcohol & Drug Addiction, Other Addictions, Prayer & Scripture Reflections, Psychology & Therapy, The Twelve Steps
In my last article, I talked about “attachment” as a common thread among addiction, psychology, and spirituality. Attachment in all of these areas is about relationships, whether spiritual (God and the human being), psychological (mother and child), or...
by Chris | Jan 9, 2020 | Prayer & Scripture Reflections, Spiritual Tools
In my effort to maintain sobriety, it has often been necessary to find time to be alone, away from the perceived and actual craziness that is life. For when things become too crazy there can come the sense of hopelessness. And if this is not tended to, an apathy can...
by Chris | Dec 30, 2019 | Alcohol & Drug Addiction, Prayer & Scripture Reflections, The Twelve Steps
Scripture tells us, “The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom” (Proverbs 9:30). Too often, when we think of or talk about God, we speak of a being who is meek and mild. We see Him as completely approachable, and that there is nothing to fear in approaching Him....
by Chris | Dec 17, 2019 | Prayer & Scripture Reflections, Spiritual Tools
As the church enters a new liturgical year, She also marks the beginning of Advent. This is made evident by the color purple, which adorns the worship space and also the priests’ vestments. Each Sunday, a candle is lit, illuminating a path that leads us to hope, love,...
