The Power in Writing the Little Bit

Recovery, writing

“I should write upon these plates a few of the things which I considered to be most precious…” (Jacob 1:2) Once again, I must testify of how important writing can be in our on-going journey of recovery.  There has never come a time when writing hasn’t been beneficial...

What a Great Way to Start the New Year!

Addiction, Keep Coming Back, Led by Spirit, Recovery

I stayed up pretty late, last night—well, this morning. Only then did I remember that this morning was a Tuesday mornin—my morning to serve as facilitator for the Heart t’ Heart online meeting at 6:30 a.m. (Mountain Time). I am so grateful that I had the chance...

Only One Resolution

Change of Heart, Led by Spirit, Recovery

Christmas is over. New Year’s is approaching. We can’t help but think about setting new goals and resolutions. What if our one goal for this coming year was to have a day filled with no other desire than to be in love with the Lord? Isn’t that the ultimate experience...

The Quickest Way to Become Abstinent

abstinence, Recovery, Twelve Steps

And out of small things proceedeth that which is great. (Doctrine and Covenants 64:33) For most people, the one sure way to quickly become abstinent and then to consistently continue in abstinence is to start with a humble, simple abstinence. We must view our...

The Damage is NOT Irreparable

Codependency, Perfectionism, Recovery, Twelve Steps

In a recent Twelve Step meeting I attended, someone shared about how much it bothers her when she does things that hurt others. It just throws her into a terrible state of brooding, . . . upset, . . . temptation to use her addictive behaviors. As I sit here and...

Irrational Kindness

Christ, Recovery

God is irrationally kind by the ways of man. His ways are higher than our ways. His kindness is infinite. It can afford to be. Where He dwells and where we came from–and where we will eventually return –there is no limit to time. There is no limit to mercy...