How many people have we read about in the Bible that was good prospective candidates for a recovery group? Let’s read Luke 19:1-10 Jesus entered Jericho and was passing through it. A man was there named Zacchaeus who was chief tax collector and a very rich man. He was trying to see who Jesus was,…
Borrowed from Mike Riccardi New Year 2014 As we approach the beginning of the New Year, many people are reflecting on the previous year and how they’ve lived their lives, and are making resolutions and determinations to live better in the coming year, whatever that may mean. The process seems to involve a kind of…
“What is the true meaning of Christmas?” The true meaning of Christmas is love. John 3:16-17says, “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the…
What’s your excuse? When you feel like GOD just can’t work with you, please remember… It’s not your ABILITIES that count, It’s your AVAILABILITY! Among the great men & women in the Bible, Noah was a drunk! (Genesis 9:21) He made his own wine. Abraham thought he was too old! (Genesis 17:17) Sara and…
Love Jesus Borrowed from Dr. Lou at Dunklin Letters to a Disciple He said to him the third time, “Simon, son of John, do you love Me?” Peter was grieved because He said to him the third time, “Do you love Me?” And he said to Him, “Lord, You know all things; You…
The Road to Recovery Based on the Beatitudes 1. I realize I’m not God; I admit that I am powerless to control my tendency to do the wrong thing and that my life is unmanageable. (Step 1) “Happy are those who know that they are spiritually poor”. 2. I earnestly believe that God exists, that…
Addiction and Recovery A Christian View (Borrowed: Author Unknown) Drug, alcohol, any addiction by a member of the fellowship of a church is a heartbreaking experience for individuals, their families, and churches. No one intentionally sets out to become a full-fledged drug addict or alcoholic. Yet despite all the warnings millions of people become addicts. …
We are always in need of passionate, willing volunteers to help us carry out our mission and vision. Christian 12 Step Ministry depends on over 100 volunteers to: Review and comment on lessons that come into the office for both our Correspondence Course and our Facilitator Training Correspondence Course in both English and Spanish…
What are the benefits of participating in a support group? In a support group we can experience true acceptance regardless of what we have done to others or what others have done to us. We are able to gain a sense of what unconditional love is all about as we receive Christ’s grace, forgiveness,…
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