Larry Winter

  During reflection this morning, the word obedience came to my heart. I also heard this same message at a retreat with my wife this past weekend. When I receive a spiritual message from two or three different places in a short time, I know it’s God’s way of tapping my shoulder to get my […]

How does our Recovery benefit from attending a weekly support group or regular therapy sessions? For some, it’s a reset—a way to return to our Recovery path. For others, it’s the accountability and healing that come through connection. When we commit to this journey, we gain wisdom and grow alongside others in Recovery. Many of

If you’re like me, you’ve had well-meaning friends say, “Don’t worry about anything.” But it’s hard not to worry, isn’t it? It feels like worrying is built into our human nature. So what can we do about it? Step Eleven reminds us that Recovery is not just an intention—it’s also an action. Through prayer, reflection,

Recovery is personal power. The grace we receive is enough for us, for power is made perfect in weakness. Many of us can easily see the flaws in others, yet we each have our own weaknesses, too. I know mine—irritability, selfishness, and not always making time for daily prayer. Recovery invites us to embrace these

Earlier today, I listened to a daily devotional by Bruce Downes, “The Catholic Guy.” His message spoke directly to those of us in Recovery. We all make plans for our lives—but do we include God in them? When we do, God may sometimes ask us to change direction. When I was in graduate school studying

Hope can feel fragile-like building a home with straw; in any moment it could be blown away, leaving us homeless. Actually, hope is more like a home built on top of a cement foundation. For the most part, we have confidence that the foundation will withstand any of nature’s circumstances. Hope that is entrenched in

When someone rings our doorbell and we go to see who it is, how do we greet them? Many of us might smile and say, “Come on in.” In life, when we focus only on what we lack, things can feel hopeless. The anxiety of not knowing what’s next, and the pain we can’t seem

Each week, I set aside twenty minutes a day to practice mindful meditation. I began this habit after my last major episode of depression. Last fall, I took a six-week seminar that taught me how to use these techniques in my daily life. Earlier this week, my coach focused on pain and suffering. She asked

Yesterday, I attended a healing service at my Catholic church. I  decided to attend because of my mental and physical struggles.The experience touched my heart and soul in a deep and beautiful way. Have you ever taken part in something like that? The most powerful moment came when a lay minister gently placed their hands

We live in a world fighting scarcity on several levels-emotionally, mentally, physically, and spiritually-Recovery freely gives alot of abundance feeling like a foreign concept. Recovery does not give us plenty to survive the moments in our lives, it gives more than we need. Where we are starving for peace, Recovery grants it freely. Where we