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Denial Doesn’t Work
To thine own self be true—Polonius, Hamlet In recovery, any kind of recovery, people must learn to embrace their brokenness rather than resentfully deny it. This is their only positive option. But...
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Altering Alcoholic Behavior
I can’t, He can; I think I’ll let Him—AA Slogan In Alcoholics Anonymous, as well as other programs for addiction, people mark their progress by the amount of time they have been alcohol and drug...
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How to Pray in Times of Trouble
When I helped my husband through his battle with cancer in 2012-13 (see healedhealthyandwhole.com) it reminded us of the Old Testament story in 2 Chronicles 20 when the vast armies of the Moabites and...
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Why Resentment Doesn’t Work
Nothing is so bad that a drink won’t make it worse—AA Slogan Resentment doesn’t work; acceptance does. Before you choose acceptance, however, while you are in the depths of despair, you have a...
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The Blame Game of Alcoholism
Faith is not belief without proof but trust without reservation—AA Slogan At the core of alcoholism and drug addiction is false belief. As alcoholics, we see the world from a distorted perspective,...
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The Reason Behind Denial with Alcoholism
Half Measures Availed Us Nothing—AA Slogan Alcoholics rarely acknowledge they are living in denial. In fact, they will do almost anything to avoid “getting real.” There is a reason for this. They...
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How to Approach an Alcoholic About Their Problem
Half Measures Availed Us Nothing—AA Slogan Recently, I posted an article about being honest with yourself, which is something no practicing alcoholic is willing to do. A friend of mine saw it and...
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Being Honest with Yourself
Let go and let God—AA Slogan In recovery, not everyone needs to hit rock bottom. In fact, most don’t need to do this. I never did. I neither lost a job because of my drinking nor a romantic...
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Why Alcohol Kills
Remember that alcoholism is incurable, progressive, and fatal —AA Slogan On Facebook, I saw the photo of a handsome young man, sporting a cheerful smile on his face. Underneath the photo, his...
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Coping in Crisis
Coping with devastating news and discovering that God that is there, ready to guide, protect and make “our crooked paths straight” (Isaiah 45:2) makes all the difference. Here are a few tips to help...
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Alcoholism Sneaks up on You
If it is meant to be, I can’t stop it. If it isn’t God’s will, I can’t make it happen —AA Slogan People turn to alcohol for many reasons, but they all have one thing in common. They are convinced it...
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How to Break Addiction and Start Recovery
Half measures availed us nothing. —AA Slogan Alcoholics Anonymous is by nature quite secretive. Ensuring each attendee’s privacy is something people in the program take very seriously, as they...
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The Elephant in Your Room
Are you going to do something about this? You know. The pachyderm. The big fella. He’s really holding you back and we love you too much to not get in your face about it. It’s the spinach between your...
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Learning to Trust Again
Jack Watts’ weekly column is aimed at helping those who have been wounded, including those who have been abused by the church. If you are in pain—or if someone you know is in pain—you will find real...
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I’m Not the Person I Want to Be
Do you ever berate yourself over foolish choices, lamenting ‘ God help me, I’m Not the Person I Want to Be ‘? In this series on personal growth through the power of God’s Holy Spirit, Contributor Jack...
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Crushed in Spirit
GOD’S PROMISE: The Lord is near to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit – Psalm 34:18 MY PRAYER: Father, My soul aches, and my spirit is weak. Heartache has consumed me, And...
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How Integrative Treatments Can Help Heal Cancer
In 2012, we discovered that my husband had a deadly form of bladder cancer. His diagnosis took an even darker turn the day we learned that his type of malignancy would not even respond to chemotherapy...
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Self-Defeating Behavior
GOD’S PROMISE: The Lord sustains all who fall and raises up all who are bowed down. – Psalm 145:14 MY PRAYER: Father, Having been wounded at the core of my being, I have stopped seeking You— Stopped...
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God Understands Your Shame
GOD’S PROMISE: He is on the path of life who heeds instruction, but he who forsakes reproof goes astray. – Proverbs 10:17 MY PRAYER: Father, My heart aches, And I feel so unworthy To come before You. I...
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I Am So Fearful
GOD’S PROMISE: For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and sound judgment – 2 Tim. 1:7 MY PRAYER: Father, I know You have not given me a spirit of fear. Your Word assures me...
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