Meditations on "Recovery"

Christmas – a time for giving and receiving gifts.

Some of us say we have hope in God, but what does that mean?

One of the books in the Bible is called Proverbs. It is also known by many as the book of wisdom.

In many writings in the Bible we read that God’s love endures forever.

In Step 11 we are seeking through prayer and meditation to improve our conscious contact with God, praying for knowledge of His will for us and the power to carry it out.

Unresolved grudges related to childhood offences against us usually show up in adulthood as deeply rooted bitterness.

Turning our will and life over to the care of God as we understand Him is just the beginning of our new life with God in recovery.

Just seeing the words "good reputation" brings a wry smile to those of us who have lived with something quite different in various periods of our life.

Step-10 encourages us to regularly take personal inventory and when we are wrong about anything to promptly admit it.

Every one of us deals with anxiety at some point in our lives.

Pride is a very destructive character defect. It is evident in our lives when we think negative, angry, and/or, victimized thoughts.

Substance abuse is often self-medication to compensate for lack of love and safety in a relationship.