Families in Recovery Ministries
Believe, support, hope – together in faith
And He who was seated on the throne said,“Behold, I am making all things new.” Also he said, “Write this down, for these words are trustworthy and true.” Rev 21:5 ESV There have been so many things happening lately that I have been a bit distracted. I love seeing things ( and people) made into... Continue Reading →
One of the most beautiful sounds I have ever heard was a simple song, sung by someone completely humbling themselves. I don’t need the music to be perfect and loud. I want a surrendered heart. Worship is bowing before God, humbling yourself. Submission. What does it mean to submit? To accept or yield to a... Continue Reading →
Today as part of a casual conversation at work, I learned that several of my coworkers have family impacted by addiction. I kept quiet and just listened. I wonder if they know.... Addiction touches more families than we realize. All throughout our communities, we find current and past drug use, alcoholism and crisis. So why... Continue Reading →
What happens after the addict is clean? When the alcohol is no longer fighting for control? Why is it so difficult for some to make that one year mark? Here the addict is at the end of themselves, and it is there and only there that a greater power is found. One of the greatest... Continue Reading →
There are only a few things that can truly get under my skin. This is one of them. I had a conversation this week with someone who said: We don’t have people like that around here. I guess she didn’t know who she was talking to- we are people like that. I had another conversation... Continue Reading →
Jehoshaphat was a good king, following the ways of his father, Asa. He did what was pleasing in the Lord's sight. (2 Chronicles 20:32) I can't get away from this thought. It is important that we are fully committed to what we believe. In my last blog, I referenced Laodicea, and the scripture that shows... Continue Reading →
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