Several years ago, Sweet T and I had the opportunity to tour Israel, including Jerusalem. One of the places we visited is the legendary healing pools of Bethesda. In biblical times, seas of hurting and disabled people swarmed around the porticoes because of the healing properties believed to be in the water. Perhaps the warmthContinue reading “Freeing Your Today from Yesterday’s Pain”
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Hello Dopamine, My Old Friend
Teaching addiction education class is not something I dreamed of as a kid growing up in the piney woods of East Texas. Yet, there I was Friday morning, my coffee steaming., standing in a cafeteria turned into a makeshift classroom. Roughly 50 street-hardened men, ranging in age from too young to know for sure andContinue reading “Hello Dopamine, My Old Friend”
When People You Love Struggle With Addiction
As a recovering addict, it’s hard to see people I love struggle with addiction. I can certainly relate to having habits that are hard to break. Honestly, addiction is way more than a bad habit or undesirable behavior. Next week I’m teaching an “Overcomers” class down at a local homeless shelter. I’ve been thinking aboutContinue reading “When People You Love Struggle With Addiction”

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