From time to time I am called “mean” and “cruel” for speaking the truth I observe. People want to act like they are truth-tellers…they detest being lied to…… but you TELL them the truth and they bow up, call you mean, and have...
FIrsts…….Our students experience many firsts….first sober holiday in many years, first experience of feeling God’s presence and recognizing the feeling of pure love, first time praying out loud in a group, first time confronting fear instead of...
One often hears the phrase “You look radiant!” in the context of a new bride and groom, a man and woman expecting a baby, or upon holy baptism…. each circumstance having one thing in common…. Changed identity… a bride and groom become...
Many times I have counseled a person with a dysfunctional family member or close friend that she is not likely to be the one God will use to address this family member’s issues, no matter how much she loves the individual, can see the issues, and wants to help....
I have been advocating for addressing nicotine concurrently with other chemical addictions since I began in addiction recovery counseling in 2008. When I was able to start a program myself, smoke-free recovery was one of the criteria I insisted on. It was NOT a...
