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Category Archives: faith
Do You Give Your Freedom Away?
We know that Christ purchased our freedom, but yet so often we don’t “feel” or “act” free. We can feel trapped by our circumstances or miserable in one or more of our relationships. But so often, it is us who … Continue reading
Posted in CFS, depression, faith, hope, love, my story, Nikaos, Nikaos.net, Recovery, The Life Mastery Project
Tagged limiting beliefs, marriage, personal power, relationships, viktor frankl
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Why Does It Feel Like Jesus Isn’t Enough?
Luke 10:29-35 But he wanted to justify himself, so he asked Jesus, “And who is my neighbor?” 30 In reply, Jesus said: “A man was going down from Jerusalem to Jericho when he was attacked by robbers. They stripped him of … Continue reading
Posted in Addiction, alcohol, bible study, depression, drugs, encouragement, faith, God's story, hope, Jesus, love, my story, Nikaos, Nikaos.net, pornagraphy, Recovery, Salvation, sex
Tagged 1 corinthians 13, anxiety, Christ, Christianity, church hurt, compassion, depression, grace, jesus, mental disorders, mental illness, mercy, ptsd, recovery, shame
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A Season Of Suffering
I have come to discover that the reason the words of those closest to me sting so deeply is because just beyond my own conscious awareness has been this Inner-Condemner who has been spewing the same lies my entire life! Continue reading
Posted in Addiction, alcohol, bible study, CFS, depression, drugs, encouragement, faith, God's story, hope, Jesus, my story, Recovery, trials
Tagged CFS, Chronic Illness, codependency, Emotionally Healthy Spirituality, fibromyalgia, God's love, it is well with my soul, Job, ME/CFS, psalm 96, Scazzero
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When No Means Yes
Colossians 3:5 Put to death, therefore, whatever belongs to your earthly nature: sexual immorality, impurity, lust, evil desires and greed, which is idolatry. Colossians 3:8 But now you must also rid yourselves of all such things as these: anger, rage, malice, … Continue reading
Posted in encouragement, faith, hope, Jesus, love, Salvation, The Cross
Tagged Colossians 3, Free Will, Merry Christmas, salvation
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50 Days of Promises (47) Looking Back To Move Forward
Philippians 3:12-14 Not that I have already obtained all this, or have already arrived at my goal, but I press on to take hold of that for which Christ Jesus took hold of me. 13 Brothers and sisters, I do … Continue reading
Posted in 12-steps, Addiction, alcohol, bible study, Celebrate Recovery, conviction, depression, drugs, encouragement, faith, God's story, hope, I Am, Jesus, Joy, love, my story, pornagraphy, Recovery, Salvation, Series, sex, The Cross
Tagged addictions, conviction, God's love, healing, joy, looking back, moving forward, peace, Philippians 3:12-14, redemption, resentment, salvation, selfishness, validation, what's the meaning of life, why am I here, why was I born
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Love Your Neighbor As Yourself
Matthew 22:39 A second is equally important: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself It has been said many times in many circles – you can’t give away what you yourself don’t have. How can I truly love my neighbor if I … Continue reading
Posted in conviction, encouragement, faith, God's story, hope, Jesus, my story, trials
Tagged charity, faith, fear, healing, hope, JORHEALING, Mark 12:31, workaholism
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REMEMBER
On the heels of that thought however I stopped, prayed and asked God what HE would have me do. Continue reading
Posted in bible study, conviction, encouragement, faith, God's story, hope, Jesus, my story, trials
Tagged God's faithfullness, Joy in the Lord, Remember what God has done, surrender, WWJD
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Think About Such Things
Any strongholds that continue to plague us as we press into our shared journey of redemption as disciples of Jesus Christ is not anything that surprises or offends God. Yes He hates sin, but He loves us! It isn’t 3 strikes your out or even 300 strikes your out. Continue reading
Posted in 12-steps, Addiction, alcohol, bible study, Celebrate Recovery, conviction, depression, drugs, encouragement, faith, God's story, hope, Jesus, love, my story, pornagraphy, Recovery, Salvation, sex, The Cross
Tagged battle is in the mind, Christianity, justification, purpose & calling, relationships, sanctification, The Bible, The Cross, The Law
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The Cost of Discipleship
Luke 14:28 For which of you, desiring to build a tower, does not first sit down and count the cost, whether he has enough to complete it? I’ve shared my testimony before – sexually and physically abused in childhood, a rebellious … Continue reading
Posted in Addiction, alcohol, Celebrate Recovery, conviction, depression, drugs, encouragement, faith, God's story, hope, Jesus, love, my story, pornagraphy, Recovery, Salvation, sex, The Cross
Tagged Celebrate Recovery, confession, Discipleship, Luke 14, make amends, Pure Desire, repentance
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The Unchangeable Choices
As many of our son’s and daughters get ready to graduate high school and potentially move away from home for the first time I think this message of unchangeable choices which hold life long ramifications is critical to convey (or re-convey). Continue reading
Posted in encouragement, faith, hope, Jesus, sex, trials
Tagged abortion, college decisions, daughters, high school graduation, life altering decisions, sons, STD, suicide, teen pregnancy
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