by Colleen Harrison | Aug 24, 2012 | Agency, God's In Charge, Mortality
Therefore, he giveth this promise unto you, with an immutable covenant that they shall be fulfilled; and all things wherewith you have been afflicted shall work together for your good, and to my name’s glory, saith the Lord. (D&C 98:3) As I consider the pain of...
by Colleen Harrison | Aug 16, 2012 | Agency, Codependency, God's In Charge
When a child makes choices that lead them from the path of righteousness, it’s easy for a parent to become worried, fearful, upset, and controlling. We want the very best for our child—and we want it RIGHT NOW! We want to protect our child from the all the evils of...
by Colleen Harrison | Aug 7, 2012 | Twelve Steps
This morning I got up determined to go on my full 1 ½ mile walk. Never mind that I haven’t made it further than ¾ of a mile lately. Never mind that I’m still limping along with a broken toe. Never mind that I’m still recovering from a cold. I live in a fantasy world...
by Colleen Harrison | Jul 26, 2012 | Christ, Perfectionism, Recovery
Read Part 1 Yesterday, we discussed how recovery often comes in an ebb and flow pattern of sanity and serenity. We find peace through Christ, and then we wander off to try life on our own again. I have to confess that it has been very hard for me to accept that is is...