Twelve steps of a relapse
Twelve Steps of a Relapse
1. I decided I could handle any emotional problems if other people would just quit trying to run my life.
2. I firmly believe that there is no greater power than myself and anyone who says differently is insane.
3. I made a decision to remove my will and my life from [...]
Are you naked?
GOT YA! Didn’t I! What a question. What a thought. Scary thought, huh? Nakedness is not something most of us, myself included, think about very often. So what do I mean when I ask you, and myself, “Are you naked?” Let’s hear what one of my favorite authors, John Eldredge, has to say about it:
The [...]
Who am I?
One of my favorite bands is Casting Crowns. I like their sound, who they are, their way of communicating. A couple of years ago when I started the journey of recovery, hearing the words of this song caused me to cry and confess and regret and rejoice all at the same time. It’s not ALL about me, [...]
Why I celebrate recovery
I go to a couple of different recovery programs every week. On Monday evenings I go to Celebrate Recovery. On Thursday evening I go to a local AA meeting. You could say that it is the most important part of my life. My recovery IS the most important thing in my life. If I’m not any [...]
A handful of cherries
One of my Dad’s favorite illustrations about God supplying our needs is a story about a little boy named Johnny. Seems that Johnny was at the Farmer’s Market one afternoon with his Grandma. As usual, Johnny had his beanie cap on. He was staring intently at a big crate of Blackheart cherries when the big man [...]
Uncovered!
Today, Larry and I finished the majority of the destruction of the prior CON-struction at his farm. This is an old farmhouse that has slowly evolved into a newer, old farmhouse. Additions, siding, enclosures, reinforcments; all conributing to the structure that stands today. Hear is the problem: everything that has occurred in the life of [...]
What God is about
Hey folks, Harv here! Wanna throw something your way and see what you think about it. Don’t worry! It’s not that heavy. But, it is important. To all of us.
As many of you know, I am an ex-con and a recovering alcoholic, as well as a believer in Jesus Christ. Makes for a unique perspective [...]
