Recovery Meditations

The people who walk in darkness will see a great light – a light that will shine on all who live in the land where death casts its shadow.

Do you know of a power of evil that seems overpowering and that causes you to do things you would rather not do?

In recent weeks we have heard of several decisions from the Supreme Courts of both Canada and the United States which will have an impact on the way life is shaped in each country.

The Bible tells us that when God's Spirit lives in us, our lives will demonstrate it by qualities such as love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness gentleness and self-control.

We may be searching for shortcuts to happiness. The road of life often takes us through painful places we would rather avoid.

For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.

One of the places where we learn about God’s offer of loving relationship with us is through Step 11 in the 12 Steps of Alcoholics Anonymous.

Prayer to our gracious God and meditation on His word are the tools that help us build our lives with God.

When life is overwhelming, we often use addictive habits as a hiding place from overpowering emotions.

Don’t copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think.

From the beginning God has been intentionally aware of us and longing for us to live in conscious contact with Him.

"Sticks and stones will break my bones but names will never hurt me" .