Jesse’s Journal – #12: “For it is the spirit that quickeneth; the flesh profiteth nothing: the words that I speak unto you, they are spirit, and they are life.” (John 6:63, KJV) My 12-step program, with Jesus as my Highest Power, has brought about transformative changes in my life. But it’s not always easy. As I …
The Journey to True Contentment: “But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus.” (Philippians 4:19, KJV) In a world obsessed with endless striving, many wonder: Can we find contentment while pursuing growth? Does contentment mean giving up on excellence? Or could it be the key to …
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Jesse’s Journal – #11: “I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service.” (Romans 12:1, KJV) As I trudge my recovery journey as a Christian, I can carry forward the belief that God has the power to eradicate …
Transform Your Home into a Peaceful Sanctuary: “Lord, I have loved the habitation of thy house, and the place where thine honour dwelleth.” (Psalm 26:8, KJV) Your home should be a godly refuge, like the temple the psalmist cherished, as an escape from the chaos of triggers and temptations, a sanctuary to grow in your …
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Jesse’s Journal – #10: “I will run the way of thy commandments, when thou shalt enlarge my heart.” (Psalm 119:32, KJV) Like the psalmist who needed God to “enlarge his heart” before he could fully run in God’s ways, I’ve discovered that working Step 10 isn’t about waiting for perfection – it’s about growing in awareness …
Understanding Our Need for Surrender: “For I know that in me (that is, in my flesh,) dwelleth no good thing: for to will is present with me; but how to perform that which is good I find not.” (Romans 7:18, KJV) God-control—surrendering our thoughts, emotions, and actions to the Holy Spirit—is a transformative gift that …
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Jesse’s Journal – #9: “…For the grace of God that bringeth salvation hath appeared to all men, Teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly, in this present world;” (Titus 2:11-12, KJV) As I continue my journey of recovery, I’ve come to understand the true nature of my …
Grace vs. Works: Understanding God’s Unconditional Love: “Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to his mercy he saved us, by the washing of regeneration, and renewing of the Holy Ghost;” (Titus 3:5, KJV) In a world where we often strive to earn God’s favor through good works and devotion (“religion”), …
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Jesse’s Journal – #8: “For the grace of God that bringeth salvation hath appeared to all men, Teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly, in this present world;” (Titus 2:11-12, KJV) Through my ongoing recovery, I’ve come to understand that sexual fantasy served as my initial coping …
The Deceptive Nature of Addiction: “The heart is deceitful above all things, and desperately wicked: who can know it?” (Jeremiah 17:9, KJV) In our journey through life, we often find ourselves tempted to hide our mistakes and shortcomings. This natural but dangerous inclination can lead us down a path of increasingly complex deceptions, especially in …
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