Living life in the spirit after having a spiritual awakening “My Creator, I am now willing that you should have all of me, good and bad. I pray that you now remove from me every single defect of character, which stands in the way of my usefulness to you and my fellows. Grant me strength, Read More …
Removing character defects through Spiritual Transformation
My Creator, I am now willing that you should have all of me, good and bad. I pray that you now remove from me every single defect of character, which stands in the way of my usefulness to you and my fellows. Grant me strength, as I go out from here, to do your bidding. Read More …
HALT – How to use this acronym in your daily life
H.A.L.T. This common acronym in recovery programs has now made inroads into the everyday language of our society. It stands for Hungry, Angry, Lonely, and Tired; Being aware of this simple acronym can help us to keep our behaviors in check. When we are experiencing any one of these temptations, oftentimes destructive behaviors take over. Read More …
God and the 12 steps
Spiritual Wakening This is an issue that has been fought on both sides of the Aisle literally since the advent of A.A. (Alcoholic Anonymous). [For those not familiar with the writing in the ” it may seem as heretical as the “Book of Mormon” the God-fearing Catholics and Protestants. The “Higher Power” not given a Read More …
You are Wonderfully Made. You are God’s masterpiece.
You are God’s masterpiece “I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made.” Psalm 139:14a We spoke about prayer and finding quiet time with God. One of the other indispensable ways for spiritual growth and maturity is meditation. Whether you are just beginning your training or you’re a seasoned athlete, stop all of your Read More …
Simply let Your “Yes” Be Your Yes
“Simply let your ‘yes’ be your yes; and your ‘no,’ no. Anything beyond this comes from the evil one.” Matthew 5:37 Integrity There is no easier way for the evil one to attack than through the gate of integrity. We leave ourselves vulnerable by not doing what we say we will do or, even worse, Read More …
Do you seek treasures in heaven?
“Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moths and vermin destroy, and where thieves break in and steal; but store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moths and vermin do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal.” (Matthew 6:19-20) Few, if any of us, will admit to Read More …
Wives submit to your husbands
Submit to one another out of reverence for Christ Wives, submit to your husbands as to the Lord. Husbands. love you wives just as Christ loved the church” Ephesians 5:22-25 These verses are a lightning rod to most women today. When studying scripture, it should always be your first priority to put it into the Read More …
Identifying Foundational Beliefs
Foundational Beliefs Foundational beliefs are what anchor our lives, the things that matter to us the most, and the non – negotiable characteristics that best describe who we are. Look over the following list in its entirety and circle the words or phrases that best illustrate your true beliefs. Add your own beliefs in the Read More …
Shame – Building the Ladder Out of the Pit
To become esteemable people, we have to do esteemable acts Shame, that dark shadow that lurks in the recesses of our subconscious, is forever gathering information about how worthless, unlovable, undeserving, and how inconsequential we are. In short, we start to believe these condemning accusations of the judge and jury that have grown louder over Read More …