Recovery Articles

I woke up this morning feeling a little bit more tired than normal.  However, I was also feeling a little bit more motivated than normal. If you have been around long enough to become an adult, then you know that these two normally do not go together; typically, they go in quite opposite directions. Upon drafting this article, God gave me a revelation of what it looks like to be accountable. When we are amid addiction, accountability is quite the opposite of what we want. Ye

When I first started recovery, I felt empowered like never before. A strength not found in my earlier attempts to break free from my addiction. I found unity in the men who were in this group; I found what the Bible calls a threefold cord. It was God, me, and accountability. During the initial time of entering recovery, there are different levels at which we feel this threefold cord. Some of us felt stronger than ever before. Others, however, have felt more exposed than ev

How many times have you been told to “See” the other perspective of someone? How many times have you been told that you never “Think” about someone else’s feelings? How many times do these questions make you feel enraged, or like you have just been cut through with a searing hot knife? For me I have experienced all these just too often. You see, I have a focusing problem with my addiction. I act like it affects just me, even though I know very well it doesn’t. I act like it i

This article assured us that accountability is not about shame—it’s about healing. When men choose to live in truth, to be known, and to walk in brotherhood, transformation happens. Accountability isn’t a burden; it’s the bridge between struggle and freedom.

Addiction, in any form, rarely begins with the extreme. It often starts subtly—through curiosity, exposure, or what society labels as “harmless.” The path from soft indulgence to destructive dependency is , deceptive, and deeply human. This article explores how early, seemingly innocent experiences can evolve into powerful addictions, using the parallels between pornography and drug use as a lens for understanding the roots of impurity and bondage.

Teaching children to ride a bike is a moment filled with laughter, a few tumbles, and invaluable lessons. One of the most crucial pieces of advice we give them is to look where they want to go. It’s simple yet profound: if they gaze to the right, they’ll veer right; if they look left, they’ll head left. This principle extends beyond biking; it reflects a fundamental truth about life itself. The Power of Focus What we focus on in life significantly influences our direction and

Throughout history, mankind has learned to deal with death in many different ways. In fact, one could argue that everyone is familiar with it in some way. Whether we face it directly through someone we were close to or indirectly through a stranger on the news, we all experience emotions tied to death. Humans have specific ways of mourning and coping with grief, though each person handles it differently. Throughout history, cultures have shown us that we bury, burn, and even

F  – Faking I  – Ignoring N  – Neglecting E  – Evading We say it every day: “I’m fine.” It rolls off the tongue effortlessly — a convenient answer, a way to avoid uncomfortable conversations. But let’s be honest: when we say we’re “fine,” more often than not, we’re not. We’re faking  peace. We’re ignoring  pain. We’re neglecting  ourselves. We’re evading  vulnerability. And over time, those four little letters carry an invisible weight that can crush even the strongest among

Recovery is not a destination—it’s a lifelong journey that shifts, stretches, and humbles us in ways we never expect.

Imagine just about any day you could have, a good one, a bad one, a “so-so” one, you could even imagine today. You wake up in the morning and begin to possibly get ready for work, maybe relax for the day, or even just have personal plans ahead of you. Most of us somewhere in there include breakfast. Well, after this, we simply continue to the rest of the morning, it’s almost as if breakfast is a waypoint or a staple time in the morning. Once you have hit it, you begin progres

Our contemporary culture often distorts compassion into mere compromise, suggesting that a loving Jesus would never label anything as sin.

We all want to enjoy life and achieve good things, right? None of us sets out to be foolish or to make bad choices that lead to pain,...

Recovering from addiction is a complex journey that often involves navigating slips and relapses. By understanding the emotional and psychological factors at play, implementing practical strategies, and leaning on support systems, individuals can make significant strides in their recovery.

By Dean P Recently, I've done a lot of traveling. Throughout my life, I've been on many flights, and there’s always that moment during...

In the circle of our stories, where laughter used to flow, An empty chair now lingers, a silent, aching glow. Its presence speaks of...