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Finding True Intimacy Through Authenticity & Faith
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 reliance on sexual acts and
From Fear to Freedom: Unacknowledged Fears In Active Addiction
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 past trauma – silently shape
My Journey to Self-Acceptance
Jesse’s Journal – #2: “He has brought me along the path of right living for his own purposes.” (Psalm 23:3) My journey toward self-acceptance has taught me three essential principles: awareness, acceptance, and action. While I continue to battle self-criticism and negative thoughts, I’ve found a path forward through prayer and personal growth. Instead of forcing self-acceptance, I focus on
The Eight Biblical Judgments: Understanding God’s Justice, Mercy & Hope
The Eight Judgments in the New Testament: “And I saw the dead, small and great, stand before God; and the books were opened: and another book was opened, which is the book of life: and the dead were judged out of those things which were written in the books, according to their works.” (Revelation 20:12) The Bible teaches that God
Breaking Free From Victimhood
Jesse’s Journal – #1: “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) I have had such a distorted self-view of my addiction, and it has led me down a path of avoiding what is necessary, shunning my responsibilities for my actions. Determined to do
The Transformative Power of Adversity: The Blessing of Hardship & Pain
The Blessing of Pain: Finding Connection & Recovery in Hardship “Fear thou not, for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God.” (Isaiah 41:10) Life’s journey inevitably brings pain, hardship, and challenges that touch us all, regardless of who we are or where we come from. While these trials are universal, our response to them shapes