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5 Ways to Beneﬁt from Counseling | New Life Article Answers

admin — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 15:59:16 +0000

Excerpted from “Seeking Wise Counsel” by Dr. Dave Stoop

1. Don’t story-tell. Up to a certain point, the counselor needs to understand the events that are going on in your life. This is called story-telling. It isn’t counseling if all you do in your time together is review what has happened in your life since your last [...]

Repairing Trust Takes Time | Addiction Recovery

admin — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 15:26:45 +0000

Early Sobriety

One of the consequences of drinking and drugging is that you destroy trust. To keep your addiction going you lie, manipulate, and maybe even steal. Sometimes in early sobriety it’s easy to get frustrated that people don’t trust you.

“Hey, I’m not drinking! I’m a new person! Give me a break!”

If you’ve been in [...]

Comparing Your Sobriety to Others? | Addiction Recovery

admin — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 15:25:29 +0000

Thursday, 5th November 2009

Early Sobriety

Everyone knows the saying about trying to keep up with the Jones’es. Perfect introduction to a post about the dangers of comparing your progress to others’ – but also to chat about when this might actually be a good thing.

In the past, my idea of comparing was to look for [...]

2 Corinthians 13:14 (New International Version) 14May the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all.

admin — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 03:05:37 +0000

Wisdom for Adversity

admin — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 02:55:06 +0000

Wisdom for Adversity

Rod Parsley Charisma Channels – SpiritLed Living

He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty. —Psalm 91:1

Stop the rockAn elderly man stood up in a testimony service, waved his handkerchief, and said, “I’ve been serving the Lord for fifty years, and [...]

God’s Grace is All You Need | Christian Life

admin — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 23:54:56 +0000

June 10, 2009 by Robert

People talk a lot of about the Grace of God and being touched by God’s Grace, but it’s one of the most difficult concepts for most of us to understand. After all, how can we grasp the concept of being the recipients of such an amazing and wonderful gift as the [...]

20 tips to Move from Hope to Certainty! | New Life Article Answers

admin — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 23:48:11 +0000

Excerpted from God Will Make A Way by Dr. Henry Cloud and Dr. John Townsend

It does not matter what you are addicted to. It does not matter how long you have been addicted. It does not matter how severe the consequences. If you are willing to allow God to make a way, he [...]

20 tips to Move from Hope to Certainty! | New Life Article Answers

admin — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 23:47:23 +0000

Excerpted from God Will Make A Way by Dr. Henry Cloud and Dr. John Townsend

11 Reasons You Should Incorporate Laughter Into Your Life! | New Life Article Answers

admin — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 20:59:10 +0000

New Life Ministries

Proverbs 17:22 tells us, “A cheerful heart is good medicine.” And, friend, that’s no joke! When we’re in pain or feeling sick, our sense of humor often abandons us. But it’s during these very circumstances that’more than ever’we need laugher in our lives. Consider these findings:

1. Humor has been shown to lower blood [...]

Anger: Don’t Let it Destroy You « A Time to Think

admin — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 15:11:53 +0000