Restored to the right path I’m thankful to Almighty God for delivering me from some of the worst pits humanity has to offer. Whether of my own making or the inventing of others. My alcoholism led me there. From an early age. I have been pulled into writing, whether I understood it or not. ButContinue reading “My Recovery Gratitude”
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Drunken Lad
It started long ago. I grew up drunk;raised by a drunken man,in a broken drunken land. Generations in the bars,of the tiny coal town.with bar stools all their own. Something happened with grandpa,He turned to demon drink.He got sucked in. His wife and kids grew up poor,A coal mining familyMy dad to be. The drinking,Continue reading “Drunken Lad”
Joy Comes In The Morning
God calls us to Him “For his anger endureth but a moment; in his favour is life: weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning.”— Psalm 30:5 Things happen in our lives. Terrible things that break us and drag us down. Things that we cannot control and break us. Things thatContinue reading “Joy Comes In The Morning”
Inspire Others
We have work to do. I came from a place of rock bottom. Where the Lord has lifted me up, cleaned me off and is working in my life. That is a fact. But, I get discouraged. I want to help others, but it seems as though I don’t. It seems as though I’m aContinue reading “Inspire Others”
Spiritual Abuse
It’s not from God I’ve been involved with Churches and ministries for at least 20 years. I’ve seen things. Things that are not from God. But first let’s define spiritual abuse. WebMD says, it’s “any attempt to exert power and control over someone using religion, faith or beliefs.” Here’s my definition; because let’s be honest.Continue reading “Spiritual Abuse”
Steal, Kill And Destroy
Satan Works to Destroy Us Jesus said that the thief or Satan has come to steal, kill and destroy. What does this mean? (John 10:9-10, John 8:43-44) Well the very first thing. Is our soul. The enemy does everything in his power to keep people from salvation. He fights to keep people from hearing theContinue reading “Steal, Kill And Destroy”
God’s Goodness
He Does Not Leave Us Alone In Darkness There are times in my walk with God, when I am just beat down. Times when I feel like nobody hears what I’m saying. Times when nothing seems to work and everything is against me. It’s during these times, that I just want to quit. Quit everything.Continue reading “God’s Goodness”
Facing the Bar Scene
I haven’t drank alcohol since November 1, 2002. My life was destroyed. I cried out to God and He moved. With God, I’ve rebuilt my life. I am no longer tempted to drink or use. But, let’s face it. This life is a battle. It’s tough for anyone, but for people whoContinue reading “Facing the Bar Scene”
Healing From Addiction
You Will Overcome What does it look like to be healed from addiction? I tell people that I have been healed from alcoholism. God healed me. When I say this I typically get the same response. “Once an addict always an addict” And this is true. But let me explain. We say this because it’sContinue reading “Healing From Addiction”
A Terrible Christian
God Is For Us I’m a terrible Christian. It’s a fact. Other Christians look at me and say “He said what?” or “He believes what?” Or they might say, “That’s not very Christ-like.” And it’s true. I sin wickedly. But, they do also. They just commit the socially acceptable sins. They commit the churchy sins.Continue reading “A Terrible Christian”
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