WHAT IS GOD’S WILL?

At the early stages of recovery, I kept hearing about God’s will and gaining the power to carry it out.

The word God to me means something that is different to me than many people I know, and it is a word that when I hear it turns my thoughts turn to church and religion. I believe in no one church and do not follow a particular relig... Read More

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STRUGGLING WITH GOD?

A NOVEL IDEA

Looking back to the start of the journey I call the process of life recovery, I certainly struggled not only with the word God, but with nearly anything spiritual. I think I fit the category that is called “spiritually bankrupt”.

I was brought up going... Read More

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LYING TO FEEL ACCEPTED

I blog frequently for several reasons.

I have “journalled” or blogged for years as a part of my life recovery. Simply, it lets me get things that are on the inside to the outside. I was taught that this was healthy behaviour and guess what? It helps. Honest sharing is good for all.

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I Let HIM Do It

The process of life recovery is in part, a spiritual journey. In finding a Higher Power in my life, having conscious contact on a growing basis, and listening to that small quiet voice inside, there is a great caution I learned.

Pray to God but row to shore.
--Proverb

“There exists a Divi... Read More

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10 REASONS WE FAIL

I’m always interested in reading what my friend and cohort Patrick Meninga has to say at Spiritual River (www.spiritualriver.com). In Patrick, I have found a kindred spirit when in comes to wanting to improve the rate of recovery among the addicted. There are good programs that work; however success rates are far too low and... Read More

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