Awareness, Come Follow Me, Come Unto Christ, Devotional, Lifestyle, Mindful Recovery, Spirituality

Our Renewed Mind

Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect.~ Romans 12:2 ~ The mind has a “spirit.” In other words, our mind has what we call a “mindset.” It doesn’t just… Continue reading Our Renewed Mind

Awareness, Come Follow Me, Come Unto Christ, Devotional, Lifestyle, Mindful Recovery, Spirituality

I am no Longer my Own

Isn't this idea easy to forget? I tended to approach life with a certain autonomy. Live as though I am an independent individual with a responsibility to acknowledge God in worship and sacrifice. My Heavenly Father wants a deeper worship in my own personal life. Rather than living independently of Him while giving Him my respect, I honor Him by living dependently on Him with mindful awareness that every action, every thought, every impulse is to fit into His purposes. I must never act - or even breathe - without this awareness. I have been bought at a costly price. I am His.

Awareness, Lifestyle, Mindful Recovery, Spirituality

A New Year for Spiritual Influence and Impact

Last year, the theme was Focused. Making 2019 a year of focus entailed understanding how to grow spiritually through mindfulness. This year will be centered on the theme of Impact. The goal is to further our spiritual growth as Christians in order to make an influential and spiritual impact in our lives and the lives… Continue reading A New Year for Spiritual Influence and Impact

Awareness, Devotional, Mindful Recovery, Spirituality

Genuine Christian Peace

The Lord will give strength unto his people; the Lord will bless his people with peace. ~ Psalm 29:11, KJV ~ Through Christ - We have a Spirit of Peace ~ January 8, 2020 Devotional ~ There is a shallow and empty sense of contentment and peace in the world today. The happiness that the world promises is incomplete. It is fleeting… Continue reading Genuine Christian Peace

Come Follow Me, Come Unto Christ, Devotional

The Importance of Influential Mentors

As we emulate men of valor, righteousness, and integrity - we are emulate Christ himself. We become humble, committed, and faithful. We become Christ-like in service toward others. We strive to be above reproach. And, it is up to us to cultivate those relationships that we desire to emulate in our own lives.

Addiction, Devotional, Spirituality

Your Vindication

no weapon that is fashioned against you shall succeed,    and you shall refute every tongue that rises against you in judgment.This is the heritage of the servants of the Lord    and their vindication from me, declares the Lord.” ~ Isaiah 54:17, ESV ~ It is a hard truth in recovery that those who continue in active substance use will… Continue reading Your Vindication

Awareness, Spirituality

God is our divine compass in this life

Today's reading: Gen. 25 - 26:35; Ps. 7:6-8; Prov. 3:9-10; Matthew 9:18-38 He guides us in our daily lives When we come to develop faith and trust in God - through His Son, Jesus Christ - we are assured that he will direct our path's in all ways (see, Proverbs 3:5-6, ESV). This means we… Continue reading God is our divine compass in this life

Awareness, Devotional

A pattern of good behavior

Show yourself in all respects to be a model of good works, and in your teaching show integrity, dignity, ~ Titus 2:7, ESV ~ When we were under bondage of our substance use, we exhibited character defects of manipulation. Hiding our substance use from family and friends. Even attempting to walk in the illusion we are hiding our… Continue reading A pattern of good behavior