“For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him.” John 3:17 Standing room only at the Celebrate Recovery/Crossroads. That’s the way it was last Friday night during our Celebration Night. The last Friday of the month, we celebrate recovery birthdays and milestones. People shared recovery […]

“But by the grace of God I am what I am, and his grace to me was not without effect. No, I worked harder than all of them—yet not I, but the grace of God that was with me.” 1 Corinthians 15:10 The ultimate paradox of recovery is this: You have to surrender to win! […]

“My purpose is to give life in all its fullness.” John 10:10 (TLB) Fitting in is something many of us have struggled with over the years. Where do we fit in with God, family, work, community? Have you ever asked yourself “Why am I here”? I did all the time before I met God in […]

“Be honest in your estimate of yourselves… Hate what is wrong. Stand on the side of the good. Love each other… Be patient in trouble… Do things in such a way that everyone can see you are honest clear through.” Romans 12:3-17 (TLB) We talk a lot in Celebrate Recovery about “Letting Go.” It’s a process […]

“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” Jeremiah 29:11 When God speaks of hope it comes with the reality that there is a struggle within us or around us. If there were no […]

“When someone becomes a Christian he becomes a brand new person inside. He is not the same any more. A new life has begun.” 2 Corinthians 5:17 (TLB) Celebrate Recovery at Crossroads will be starting new 12 Step groups soon. For those who may not know what a 12 Step group is let me share […]

“Woe to you, teachers of the law and Pharisees, you hypocrites! You clean the outside of the cup and dish, but inside they are full of greed and self-indulgence. …First clean the inside of the cup and dish, and then the outside also will be clean.” Matthew 23:25-26 This verse reminds me of what is […]

“No one lights a lamp and then covers it with a washtub or shoves it under the bed. No, you set it up on a lamp stand so those who enter the room can see their way. We’re not hiding things; we’re bringing everything out into the open. So be careful that you don’t become […]

“You groped your way through that murk once, but no longer. You’re out in the open now. The bright light of Christ makes your way plain. So no more stumbling around. Get on with it! The good, the right, the true—these are the actions appropriate for daylight hours. Figure out what will please Christ, and […]

“Come to me all you who are weary, and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.” Matthew 11:28 I don’t […]