Addiction (Drugs/Alcohol)

Is It a Sin? (Men’s Series)

It’s a question many Christians find asking themselves on a day to day basis. Sometimes the answer is clear and easy, but other times it might seem to be a little more of a ‘gray area’.

Is it a Sin to Smoke Tobacco or Marijuana?

Is smoking sinful? Is the answer different between tobacco and marijuana? Sometimes questions like these have an easy answer, but other times it might seem like more of a ‘gray area’…

“Is it a sin?” is a question many Christians find asking themselves on a day to day basis. Sometimes, the answer is clear and easy. But other times, it might seem to be a little more of a ‘gray area’. We’re going to apply that question to some commonly debated habits. Today’s topic: Alcohol.

Making a Detailed Relapse Prevention Plan

Develop an action plan to help your recovery.

Knowing and Avoiding Triggers

People in recovery need to be careful about handling triggers.

Warning Signs of a Relapse

This is the first topic in our Relapse Prevention Series. Getting free from addiction is one thing, but we have to be diligent to stay free.

Step 12 To Recovery | Stay Awake By Helping Others

One of the best things you can do in your recovery is to walk with someone else in their recovery.

Step 11 To Recovery | Pray For Power

Prayer is our way of communicating with God and an opportunity to ask him for help.

Step 10 Toward Recovery | Continue to Take an Inventory

Taking an inventory is so important that it’s included in two different steps. As you gain clarity in your sobriety, you should continue to take an inventory so to avoid any triggers.

Step 9 Toward Recovery | Spiritual Maturity and Emotional Intelligence

We made direct amends to such people wherever possible, except when to do so would injure them or others.

Step 8 Toward Recovery | Making Amends

We come to a point in our recovery where we must face the wrong that we have done and ask forgiveness from the people we have harmed.

Step 7 Toward Recovery | A Humble Heart

In order for any change to happen in us, we have to change our outlook on life. We can only change us, like the serenity prayer says. But even that is something we can’t do alone.

Step 6 Toward Recovery | The Right Path Forward

We’re entirely ready to have God remove all these defects of character.

The 3 R’s to Overcoming Regret

It’s easy to let a closet full of regrets keep you from finding your way back to God. But Peter didn’t let it stop him.

10 Sinful Responses to Sin

Everyone sins, and in many cases even our responses to sin can be sinful. Here are 10 examples.

Avoiding the “Happiness Trap”

The quest for personal happiness can be exhausting if it means trying to avoid all negative emotions and experiences.

Is It a Sin to Get “Buzzed”?

The Bible teaches that drunkenness is a sin, but what about getting “buzzed”?

5 Tips for Breaking Bad Habits

Want to break bad habits in your life? Try these tips.

When Your Kids Have an Addiction (Part 2)

When your kids are struggling with an addiction, it can be overwhelming and can upend the entire family. Learn some practical tips that can help your family to navigate through this.

When Your Kids Have an Addiction (Part 1)

When your kids are struggling with an addiction, it can be overwhelming and can upend the entire family. Learn some practical tips that can help your family to navigate this difficult issue.