Jesse’s Journal – #7: “For the flesh lusteth against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh: and these are contrary the one to the other: so that ye cannot do the things that ye would.” (Galatians 5:17, KJV) My journey toward recovery has been marked by contrasting moments of acceptance and doubt. As a …
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The Unrelenting Grip of Addiction: A Descent into Insanity “For we know that the law is spiritual: but I am carnal, sold under sin.” (Romans 7:14, KJV) In the depths of addiction, we find ourselves trapped in a cycle that seems impossible to break. The grip tightens, the walls close in, and we face a …
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Jesse’s Journal – #6: “For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.” (2 Timothy 1:7) My journey to recovery has taught me that my best thinking often led me astray. For many years, I thought my sexual addiction was about sex. However, I’ve …
The Power of Connection in Recovery: “24 And let us consider one another to provoke unto love and to good works: 25 Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some is; but exhorting one another: and so much the more, as ye see the day approaching.” (Hebrews 10:24-25) For Christians struggling with addiction, …
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Jesse’s Journal – #5: “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” (2 Corinthians 12:9) My initial understanding of sobriety was flawed. All that mattered was the day counter, and comparing myself to others’ milestones. And I thought it was about completing tasks like a to-do list for self-help. …
Cultivating Joy & Peace in Christ: “These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world” (John 16:33) Paul’s letter to the Philippians resonates deeply with those seeking mental and spiritual wholeness in today’s …
Jesse’s Journal – #4 “Behold, what manner of love the Father hath bestowed upon us, that we should be called the sons of God: therefore the world knoweth us not, because it knew him not.” (1 John 3:1) As I continue my journey in recovery, I can see how shame has long been a companion …
The Divine Paradox: How God’s Transcendence & Immanence Guide Recovery: “For thus saith the high and exalted One, that inhabiteth eternity, whose name is Holy.” (Isaiah 57:15) God’s nature combines two powerful aspects to help Christians in their wellness journey, and those recovering from addiction. He is transcendent – infinitely powerful and beyond our understanding …
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Jesse’s Journal – #3: “Love not the world, neither the things that are in the world. If any man love the world, the love of the Father be not in him.” (1 John 2:15) In my journey toward wholeness, I’ve learned a crucial lesson about intimacy: genuine connection goes far beyond physical pleasure. My past …
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Understanding the Cycle of Addiction: “And this is the condemnation, that light is come into the world, and men loved darkness rather than light, because their deeds were evil.” (John 3:19) Active addiction is a complex and devastating cycle that feeds on our most profound, unacknowledged fears. These fears – whether of rejection, failure, or …
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