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Privilege is Awesome!
Romans 5:1-2 Therefore, since we have been made right in God’s sight by faith, we have peace with God because of what Jesus Christ our Lord has done for us. 2 Because of our faith, Christ has brought us into … Continue reading
Posted in bible study, depression, God's story, hope, Jesus, love, my story, Recovery, The Cross
Tagged gospel, Jesus Christ, peace, privilege, Romans 5, sacrifice, Waking the Dead
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What Kind Of Soil Am I
Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed Continue reading
Posted in Addiction, bible study, depression, hope, Jesus, love, my story, Recovery, The Cross
Tagged depression, faith, intentionality, perserverance, restoration, seek first his kingdom, spiritual warfare, the four soils
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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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Fear of God
Romans 3:18 “There is no fear of God before their eyes” Brothers and Sisters we have NO excuses for not gaining wisdom on a biblical scale. What once would take a pastor or biblical scholars days, weeks or even months … Continue reading
Posted in Addiction, alcohol, bible study, drugs, hope, Jesus, love, my story, pornagraphy, Recovery, Salvation, sex, The Cross, trials
Tagged anger, anxiety, fear, fear of God, jesus, lust, Oswald Chamers, pride, salvation, worry
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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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Man Fully Alive
Consequences of sin is not the same as condemnation for sin Continue reading
Posted in 12-steps, Addiction, bible study, encouragement, faith, God's story, hope, Jesus, love, Recovery, Salvation, The Cross, trials
Tagged addiction, anxiety, calling, depression, Ephesians 6, new creation, recovery, The Armor of God, worthiness
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Why I Make Resolutions
Revelation 21:5 He who was seated on the throne said, “I am making everything new!” Then he said, “Write this down, for these words are trustworthy and true.” What a GREAT feeling to wake yesterday (January 1st) with the energy … Continue reading
50 Days of Promises (46): Do you have a little “g” god?
When we have a little ‘g’ god our troubles overwhelm our thoughts and feelings and we no longer are focused on how we can be a light to those around us but instead fearful that the darkness may overtake us. Continue reading
Posted in bible study, conviction, faith, God's story, hope, I Am, Jesus, my story, Recovery, trials
Tagged calling, hope, more than conquerer, purpose, Romans 8, truth, who I am in Christ
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The Cost of Being a Disciple
It’s easy to call ourselves Christian but what does being a disciple look like? Continue reading
Posted in 12-steps, Addiction, alcohol, bible study, Celebrate Recovery, conviction, drugs, encouragement, faith, God's story, hope, Jesus, love, my story, pornagraphy, Recovery, Salvation, sex
Tagged addictions, calling, Christianity, Discipleship, God, hope, jesus, justification, life's purpose, redemption, salvation, sanctification
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