Self-searching

During this time of year many people examin their lives.  Those of us in recovery know that self-searching is to be done more often.  Self-searching is the means by which we bring new vision, action, and grace to bear upon the dark and negative side of our natures.  With it comes the development of that [...]

One Day at a Time

This is truely a great tool for me especially in early recovery because I didn’t trust God.  I didn’t know how it was going to work.  Each day was a test for me.  I barely had a place to sleep – no job, no money.  I had to ask for help in getting to meetings.  [...]

Courage to Face Our Problem

Everybody has to face some problems.  I have found that courage comes from sharing whatever problem we are facing.  It affirms that we are not alone.  So many times we think that no one else feels this way but most of the time we are surprised to find others know exactly what we are feeling [...]

Freedom in Recovery

I truly am a blessed person.  God has shown up in my life in so many ways. I recently asked a young lady to give her testimony about what God has done for her.  She said she was nervous, she heard a line in one of the worship songs – it was “How could I [...]