Embracing the Holidays with Strength and Grace With the holidays fast approaching, many face heightened stress and exposure to triggers that can challenge recovery efforts. For those in addiction recovery, starting the … [Read more...]
I have good news and bad news. I will start with the bad first so we can end on a positive note. Stress is an inescapable part of life. Most days, something or someone is going to stress us out! Jesus expressed clearly that he wants us to … [Read more...]
When someone takes me out to dinner, I’m very mindful of how I decide what to order. We all love to eat and have to eat to live…but there is always a cost associated with our meals. A good tactic I typically implement is to allow my host to order … [Read more...]
Have you ever wished your family was like theirs? You know the one. They come into church smiling and seemingly altogether. They have pressed khakis, button-down shirts, and perfectly parted hair. Their kids come in, holding hands and laughing. You … [Read more...]
"Wow! Look at the rolling hills and the trees. It’s beautiful here!" My wife spoke these words over 21 years ago as we arrived in Woodstock for the first time. We were moving here because God had opened a door for us to continue our recovery journey … [Read more...]
