Faith Begins with a Determined Choice
In times of crisis, when well-meaning people advise you to “have faith,” they often make it sound simple, as if it’s possible to magically “have” something as elusive as faith on command. That’s nearly as unhelpful as telling someone who’s suffering from depression to...
Life Questions in Addiction Recovery
Having been rendered powerless by an addiction, people can have questions about things more powerful.
Relationship Dependency and Scripture
If you are a Christian who struggles with dependency issues, there may be certain Scripture that can be difficult for you to understand. Below are two examples for review and contemplation. If someone slaps you on the cheek, turn to them the other also. If someone...
Characteristics of a Controller
There are people I come into contact with professionally who are controllers. They share many of the same characteristics, which I’ll list below: These are people who require a great deal of personal control over their lives. They are most comfortable when...
Gaining Spiritual Support for Depression Recovery
Depression is not merely an emotional upheaval or a physical condition; depression is also a spiritual assault on the truth of God’s love, the promise of his care and concern, and his desire for you to experience an abundant life.