Never Say Never

Hi everyone, from Christian Help For Addiction Online.  You know, sometimes things seem to get so difficult, that we just fall into despair. Negative thoughts travel through our minds telling us such things as “what’s the sense”, and “things will never change”.  Be careful of the thought “never”. In Jesus’s time, things were difficult as well.  Jesus even informed his followers that there will be difficult times on this earth. When Jesus himself... 

At The Root Of Addictions

Hello…and welcome from Christian Help For Addiction Online We were discussing in the group the other night some of the reasons behind an addictive behavior, or just some of the reasons for using at all. If you try to understand your behavior without confronting the underlying issues, you’re just changing chairs on a ship that is going down.  The ultimate question one must ask is exactly what does this behavior mean? Do you know the reasoning behind why you are misusing and/or abusing... 

Support System

Hi everyone, form Christian help For Addiction Online.  This week I would just like to stress how important support systems are, and if possible a Christian support system as well. If you ask a dozen people who or what their “support systems” are, you just might get a dozen or so different answers.  I have heard people tell me everything from their immediate families, to friends, neighbors, pastors, counselors, and other spiritual sources (meditation, bible, nature) as well. The key... 

Addictive Personality?

Hi everyone…we hope you are well.   Can somebody be predisposed to addictions?  Apparently more and more research is indicating that some people have inherited traits that actually make them more susceptible.  Some of the more prevalent addictions are alcohol, pain killers, gambling and the ever increasing pornography.  Whether it’s smoking cigarettes, or engaging in some form of obsessive behavior, the key is that “compulsion” to engage in that behavior over and over... 

Hey…….At Least God Forgives

There might be a lot of bridges that you burned down behind you……Some people who were hurt, and who still hold grudges to this day…..Thank God he doesn’t hold a grudge.  There are people in this world who won’t forgive us for our past mistakes. We say we are sorry and try to make amends, but they just cannot forgive. But out God knows out weaknesses and knows that we are not perfect.  He is quick to forgive, and help steer us back on the right path. Here is a great... 

When Things Are Going Good-Don’t Foget God

Life seems to mimic the ocean at times, with its waves and storms that seem to have no true set pattern. Sometimes the seas of life are calm, and things seem to be going quite smoothly. Our stresses are down, we are working and our abuse of drugs and alcohol are at a minimum. But then the storms of life hit us again, just like a 30 foot wave hitting a boat. These storms could come in the loss of a job or loss of a family member. We could be under stress in our relationships, and at turmoil with... 

Waiting On God Requires Patience

Waiting on God to lend us a hand when we are struggling can really be a challenge. This is especially true when we are struggling with a certain type of addiction. We do the right things and try to hang in there, but we don’t see results right away. It can be tough, but don’t  ever give up Our culture is not one that teaches patience. Just watch the frustration of drivers behind a car that doesn’t start moving the instant the traffic light turns green. Because of a two-second delay,... 

Forgiveness….Who Does It Help?

Harboring hatred and unforgiveness toward somebody can really mess you up…..Sometimes the person that has “wronged” us has already moved on with their lives, yet we continue to fret and steam over things…. This constant dwelling and ruminating on past hurts can cause us such ailments as anxiety, anger, insomnia, nervousness, physical symptoms (high blood pressure), and a host of other ailments such as increased drug or alcohol abuse… God didn’t intend for us to... 

Exercise..A Natural Stress Reliever

First of all, I’m not a doctor…so before you start any exercise program, make sure you consult with your physician and get a check-up to make sure you can start a program. If he or she clears you, then get started! Probably one of the best stress reducers is exercise. There is a lot of research that has been showing how exercise can improve your overall well-being. Let’s face it,  it really does make it harder to “self-destruct” by abusing drugs and alcohol when you... 

Finding A Moral Compass

Here is some great advice we found on establishing a “moral compass” to help guide us through life. Sometimes we are confronted with temptations that are overwhelming at times, and a true test of our character.  If we don’t have an internal alarm system, we could end up in deep trouble.  The conscience looks at thoughts and actions to determine if they are in line with one’s principles and standards. It is important to keep our internal alarm system well maintained so it will... 

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