John announced the power of Recovery to people with mental health and substance misuse conditions so he could share healing with community members. John represents a deeper love and relationship with Recovery. Why is that? The deeper tradition says John had a more purified love for healing. Recovery allowed a deeper understanding of who John […]

Recovery comes to unlock us out of the shadows of darkness, the mind liberates us and brings us to freedom. Recovery and practicing the principles offered to us are the key to a renewed mind, heart, and soul. When we return to health many of us wonder what our purpose in life is. How do

Due to a computer programming issue, I could not post a blog on January 19th and 20th. I rectified the problem and all is right with the world again. When I was a senior in high school I had a great opportunity given to me by a faculty member of the Catholic High School I

Recovery has a plan for each one of us. For many of us, it is not a recipe to follow or a step-by-step process, but it is unique and nonlinear. Recovery is unfolding and may be messy at times. The 12-steps lift the burdens that come with our shortcomings, guilt, shame, anxiety, addiction, and others.

Whether we are in Recovery or not there is much to be grateful for even if we nurture our hearts and minds for what is ahead in our lives. Work, celebrations, parenting responsibilities, sports activities, and a host of other events require our attention. But there are also seasons of waiting and preparation quickly becoming

Have we had moments when Recovery reaches into the depths of our unknowing to reveal a joy we could never understand? I am the stepfather to three beautiful women. They are learning the skills necessary to navigate life’s joys and sorrows. My wife and I have the opportunity to watch them grow and offer support

When I facilitate a support group, communicate with a peer by phone or email, and meet with a person initially suffering, I introduce them to the good news of Recovery and the joy and miracles it offers. During their participation, some are filled with indescribable awe of the beauty and extraordinary blessings Recovery offers. When

Step 7 of Recovery is, “We humbly ask our Higher Power to reveal his unconditional love and ongoing presence within us. For practical purposes what does this look like in our lives? Each week at our Sunday service, I can say, “Lord I am not worthy to have you come under my roof but only

Ellen (a fictional person) is journeying to Eau Claire, WI, to face her destiny. She is anxious to share with people what she will be going through and what the world will go through. She notices that those in the community only look at material wealth and pay attention to people who are achieving rewards

I heard a recent presentation by a person reminding me of the role of giving in the healing process. This person said, “In my junior year of high school I ran for student council president. As a learning experience, we each had to develop a platform and give a speech at a school convention. My