While I’m in the “habit” of praying every morning and night, I don’t always take the time to really meditate and ponder about the issues that are on my mind. What I have learned is that meditation, pondering, and prayer take less time than lying awake all night worrying over a myriad of problems. I don’t believe God wants us to feel alone and helpless. He wants us to let Him into our lives.
Read MoreOften times, we have “blind spots” that we can’t see until someone points it out to us. True humility will bless our lives as we continue to take “personal inventory” of our lives and admit when we have made a mistake.
Read MoreI like reading dictionary definitions of words I don’t commonly use in my own conversations, and the word “reparation” is one of these. As I’ve pondered on this word, I have begun to wonder if I have ever gone out of my way to truly make reparations to people I’ve offended in my life. This has been a time of introspection for me.
Read MoreYes. We must accept the blame. We must stop making excuses. We must stop rationalizing our behavior. We must make amends and restore justice. This is the only way we will find true peace.
Read MoreI know that as we take God’s hand, and ask for His help to leave the past behind, our shortcomings will gradually be replaced with new habits and spiritual power through our faith in God.
Read MoreTo understand yourself, you have to be honest. You need to recognize your faults and not waste time trying to find someone else to blame for your problems.
Read MoreThe Five Elements of Prevention can be used to help people avoid the use of tobacco, alcohol, and drugs. The Five Elements of Prevention are: Faith in God, Desire for Change, Accountability, Family Love, and Friends with Integrity. Be "bold and fearless" in preventing addiction in your own life and in the lives of others.
Read MoreThis workbook is to be used with the “Wings of Glory” Recovery Program and the “Bold and Fearless” Prevention Program. I originally wrote this workbook for the prevention program, but when Jonathan read it, he insisted it would be equally beneficial to those who are recovering from addictions.
Read MoreA collection of seven poems that relate to seven of the songs from Wings of Glory: Songs of Hope and Healing from Addiction. These poems came to me after pondering about the subject of drug prevention for several months. Yes, tobacco, alcohol, and drugs are all “deceiving thieves."
Read MoreA 13-week, self-help drug prevention program. It combines music, journal writing, specific daily and weekly goals, and workbook assignments to help individuals gain the desire to never use alcohol or drugs. This program is designed for any age group, including parents and children who work on this program together as a family.
Read MoreWrite a plan for your life. Where do you want to be one year from now? Five years? Ten years? Choose wisely. It’s your life.
Read MorePreventing the abuse of alcohol and drugs must become a priority. The bottom line about drug abuse is that it always causes terrible agony and overwhelming sorrow to individuals and families.
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