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Thoughts, encouragement, and lessons from the recovery journey.
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How I discovered the changes I needed to make in my life.
When my life was at its lowest point I had been under doctor’s care for chronic depression for three years. Long before the doctor had diagnosed depression I felt the despair that loneliness and a lack of any true bonded relationship brings. I really had no idea why I felt as bad as I did,…
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The Withering Tree
Luke 13:6-8 6. Then he told this parable: “A man had a fig tree, planted in his vineyard, and he went to look for fruit on it, but did not find any. 7. So he said to the man who took care of the vineyard, ‘For three years now I’ve been coming to look for…
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Living Stones
Dear friends, As Carole and I were reading scripture the other day, this passage jumped out at me. It was such a leap, that I just had to share it, and see if anybody out there agrees with me that this may make a good name for our ministry. The name I am suggesting is…
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Psalm 13
Another Sunday morning has come and passed. This Sunday we took a look at Psalm 13: Psalm 13 For the director of music. A psalm of David. 1 How long, O LORD ? Will you forget me forever? How long will you hide your face from me? 2 How long must I wrestle with my…
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4 Areas Where We Have a Hard Time Getting it Right.
There are four main areas in our lives where it’s hard to get it right. Bonding. Boundaries. Good vs Bad. Feeling Grown Up. As we use the tools of Grace, Truth and Time, we can take a realistic look at our lives, and see where circumstances may have dealt us a short hand. Understanding these…
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Father’s Day
Hi all, This Sunday as I was reading the Sunday funny papers, and in particular Peanuts, I was reminded of Dad. I have been working on updating my new website www.recoverme.org as well as working on material for our Friday night study. This Sunday’s Peanuts was about how Charlie Brown’s dad received grace from an…
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Psalm 77
"Psalm 77 For the director of music. For Jeduthun. Of Asaph. A psalm. 1 I cried out to God for help; I cried out to God to hear me. 2 When I was in distress, I sought the Lord; at night I stretched out untiring hands and my soul refused to be comforted. 3 I…
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Friday June 18 Questions
Three ingredients of growth: GRACE_+_TRUTH TIME Just as a tree needs good soil and nutrients to grow tall and strong over a period of time, we need essential ingredients in our lives to experience strength and growth. These essential ingredients are grace and truth. The bible has many descriptions of God, and when they are…
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Psalm 133
A song of ascents. Of David. 1 How good and pleasant it is when brothers ( and sisters ) live together in unity! 2 It is like precious oil poured on the head, running down on the beard, running down on Aaron’s beard, down upon the collar of his robes. 3 It is as if…