Meditations on "Powerless"

While we were living in addiction our daily agenda was completely centered on meeting our own needs.

Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

At some point in our lives we became aware that we were powerless over our dependencies and that our lives had become unmanageable.

We come into recovery because we recognize we are powerless over addictive substances, people, or things that we've become dependent on to sustain life as we know it.

As we prepare our hearts for the celebration of Christ’s birth, some of us may have negative memories and regrets about past Christmases.

One day when Jesus was at a dinner party given by a religious leader an uninvited woman with a bad reputation in the community entered the room.

Just for today I will adjust myself to what is and not try to adjust everything else to my desires.

Audio for GROWING WISE Jesus is our role model for how to live well with God in recovery.

After years of uncertainty and upheaval at every turn, it's wonderful to recover a life that has some stability.

Anyone who has lived in addiction knows that life's entire focus is on the thing we seek to satisfy our cravings.

If someone was to evaluate our daily interaction with others, would they describe us as gentle or harsh?

The night before Jesus died he shared a meal with his friends, including one of his closest companions, Peter.