We don’t yet see things clearly. We’re squinting in a fog, peering through a mist. But it won’t be long before the weather clears and the sun shines bright! We’ll see it all then, see it all as clearly as God sees us, knowing him directly just as he knows us. 1 Corinthians 13:12 (MSG) […]

Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. Philippians 4:6 There are a lot of things and situations that may happen to us unexpectedly, and how we handle them is a choice. Do we think about how inconvenienced we are in the midst […]

However as it is written: “No eye has seen, no ear has heard, no mind has conceived what God has prepared for those who love him—but God has revealed it to us by his Spirit.” 1 Corinthians 2:9-10 One step at a time, that’s how we do Celebrate Recovery. You can’t do step 1 and […]

…My grace is enough; it’s all you need. My strength comes into its own in your weakness. Once I heard that, I was glad to let it happen. I quit focusing on the handicap and began appreciating the gift. 2 Corinthians 12: 9 (MSG) I don’t know what song I was listening to last week […]

“Let me be free to speak out the bitterness of my soul” Job 7:11 My plate is full, I can’t do anymore! How many times have we said that to ourselves; something has got to give, I am overwhelmed. I have certainly experienced this many times but I have also learned that I just can’t […]

“So don’t be anxious about tomorrow. God will take care of your tomorrow too. Live one day at a time.” Matthew 6:34 Do you want 2017 to be a great year? I’m sure most of us would answer that question with a positive, “I sure would.” So how do you do great? You do it […]

“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 […]

For the son of man came to seek and save those who are lost. Luke 19:10 The birth of Jesus in such a lowly place seems fitting to his mission of saving those who are lost. The Son of Man arrived in a world full of darkness, a world desperately needing a Savior. Shepherds were […]

Therefore no one will be declared righteous in God’s sight by the works of the law; rather, through the law we become conscious of our sin. Romans 3:20 Righteousness, what has that got to do with Christmas or with recovery? Nothing I suppose, unless you believe the greatest gift to man is God’s Son, our […]

In everything you do, put God first, and he will direct you and crown your efforts with success. Proverbs 3:6 Our CR Men’s “Journey Continues” 12-step group is studying and applying Principle 3/Step 3 through the month of December (Consciously choose to commit all my life and will to Christ’s care and control). To be […]