Today I would like to share that much of what I desire in this life is surprisingly coming to me as a gift from God rather than a goal for God. In the book “Alcoholics Anonymous” page 8 one of the founders, Bill W. shares, “I was to know happiness, peace, and usefulness in a way that is incredibly ... Read More
Self-Knowledge is Overrated
Today I would like to share on the words from the book Alcoholics Anonymous, “Self-knowledge availed us nothing.” There has been much scientific advancement in the study of addiction. I must admit that it does bring a certain relief to know that those of us who struggle with addictive substances and ... Read More
“Addiction Recovery Program Brings Individuals to Christ”
This is a wonderful article on the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Addiction Recovery Program. It was posted yesterday on the Church's web site . The Lord has given us a wonderful program to help us come unto Him for the direction and power we so desperately need to change our lives and ... Read More
Elder Ballard Speaks Out on Addiction and Recovery
Recently Elder Ballard was interviewed about the problem of addiction and the possibility of recovery. I thought you might be interested in what he had to say. His interview was broadcast on KUTV Channel 2 May 10, 2011 at 10:00 pm here is the ... Read More
Heart-deep Recovery Lesson 3: Plavix or Me on Plavix! (Part Four of Four)
One of the biggest frustrations of my aftercare is all the medication I have to take. I now have one of those pill containers marked with the days of the week to help me keep the whole thing sorted out, the kind of thing peoples’ grandparents use. Imagine that! The prescriptions that seem to make ... Read More
Heart-deep Recovery Lesson 2: Who’s to Blame? (Part Three of Four)
“You’d be surprised how many people have heart attacks with a snow shovel in their hands,” I heard over and over from the hospital personnel. “That’s it!” I thought. “Let’s blame the sledge hammer and the pickax.” It’s the most “natural man” thing in the world to search for something or someone to ... Read More
Heart-deep Recovery Lesson 1: Who Me? No Way! (Part Two of Four)
“But I have such a healthy life style today!” I announced to the cardiologist as I lay in bed breathing from an oxygen tube. “I exercise and eat right! I’ll have you know I’ve lost 97 lbs!” “Past sins and heredity,” he responded with a grim smile. Years ago I remember sitting in a hospital waiting ... Read More
Heart-deep Recovery (Part One of Four)
One January 25th of 2010 it somehow got to be afternoon and I hadn’t exercised yet. After lunch I started contemplating, “Just how am I going to go about getting just enough exercise to appease my conscience today?” I got a little creative. My husband had left to run some errands. Out in the street ... Read More
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