Meditations on ""

Dishonesty is a tool we use to try to protect ourselves from shame and guilt and to try to feel better in the moment.

What do we mean when we say that we are trusting in the Lord?

Control is usually a relationship problem and is common in addiction.

Step 10 encourages us to continue to take personal inventory and when we are wrong to promptly admit it.

Today in North America we honour and give thanks for the collective labour-force of people within our families, our communities, and our nation.

Now that we are seeking to act with honesty in all our affairs, it's discouraging to face obstacles in our path while we see others lying and manipulating and getting what they want without the hassle we are experiencing.

In Proverbs chapter 5 we read words of warning to young men in the area of living moral lives and avoiding people and places that would lead them into sexual sin.

Good communication is an important part of all interaction with others and helps people at home and in the workplace co-operate with each other, deal with conflicts and challenges, and build effective relationships.

When we begin the recovery process we are often overwhelmed by the guilt and shame of the mess we have made of our lives.

Making amends requires a will to do so. Some of us struggle to be sorry for our actions towards another or are more offended by what they did.

Growing up is challenging. Someone took care of us when we were babies so we could survive.

Envy is included on many lists of character defects.