Meditations on "Recovery"

Rosa Parks is an African American who was treated unfairly just because her skin colour was black.

Athletes who are successful in their sport prepare all their lives to be competitive.

Persons who are living in an addictive lifestyle seldom consider what is happening in the lives of family and friends.

What does integrity look like in our lives, in our time, and in our city?

Integrity is one of the most valued character qualities a person can have.

Someone has said, “Deception is the first device of the devil.

Because we are God’s beloved creation, we are the target of the devil’s agenda every day.

Many people believe that freedom to act as they choose gives them the opportunity to have the most control over their own lives.

Once we have cleaned up our lives from all past involvement in destructive and addictive practices we are home free for a life of joy and peace and blessing, right?

When we unreservedly give our will and life over to the care of God, our lives will be positively changed.

Canadian songwriter and worship leader Brian Doerksen recorded the song “Welcome To The Place of Level Ground“ with individuals who had spent time in correctional facilities or who were coming back from addictive and destructive lifestyles.

Our hearts and minds often feel divided. We see a new way and we long for what it promises, but our old way offers some familiar comfort as well.