Meditations on "Truth"

Coming into a recovery group setting is threatening for many of us.

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

The hustle and bustle of shopping and Christmas events is in full swing.

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.

Our lives in addiction were often shaped by characteristics of impatience and selfishness.

Many people believe that freedom to act as they choose gives them the opportunity to have 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?

Life with God in recovery is structured around telling the truth in all circumstances.

During our time in addiction, we didn't give a second thought about telling lies.

When we surrender our will and our lives into God’s care, we are restored to relationship with God.

To go forward in recovery we must find new direction for our lives, new ways of responding to issues, and new guidelines for making decisions.

Jesus said: "Here on earth you will have many trials and sorrows.