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Author: Amy
We recently began attending a new church and the lessons have been really thought provoking for me and for my family. Honestly, I could take each sermon and make a blog out of it because they are inspiring me to dig deeper into my faith and in my goal to help lead others out of addiction and to Christ. This past Sunday, our minister, Danny Sorrell, preached on pruning. In his sermon, he discussed how God will prune or take away. There may be times in our lives when we have had something, or someone removed from our life. Our…
Before you read too far into this article, I wish you would follow this link and listen to the song “Believe” by country duo, Brooks & Dunn. If you do not have time to listen to it now or just do not want to for whatever reason, let me give you a brief summary of the meaning of the song. The song is sung in story format and is told in the eyes of a young man as he recalls memories of his next-door neighbor he would visit as the “singer” was growing up. He talks about the older neighbor…
My daughter recently had all four of her wisdom teeth removed which caused her quite a bit of pain. Although she did well with the procedure, her worry was she would obtain a dry socket if she made one tiny mistake. She was meticulous in her drinking and oral care to prevent any type of complications, yet she still worried. The second day after her surgery, she started worrying about the timeline in which she could begin to show signs of issues should she even have any. I told her to just focus on today and not tomorrow or the…
In this blog, I want to address a topic that occurs daily in our world that we still shy away from talking about, and that is suicide. What exactly is suicide? Who is at risk the most? What are the signs to watch for in someone who may be suicidal? Who does suicide affect? Why do we not talk about it? How do we keep it from happening? Vicious Black Hole of Uncertainty Suicide is defined as the act or instance of taking one’s own life voluntarily and intentionally. While not…
I know…I know I stole the title of this popular song to use as my blog title. But I have a good reason for doing so. I recently set a goal for myself to begin listening to more music that was faith-based. (Sidenote: If you have never incorporated Christian music into your rotation, I suggest you do so. It has done wonders for my mood and my outlook.) Of course, I added Mercy Me’s song “I Can Only Imagine” to my playlist. This song came out in October 2001 but still ranks among one of the most played songs on…
I have been captivated by a recent trend on TikTok that uses the song “The Story I’ll Tell,” which was written by Naomi Raine. In this trend, TikTok creators share photos or videos of their past lives, which may usually show them battling addiction, loss, grief, illness, depression, anxiety, and a whole list of other situations that seem impossible to overcome. As the videos play, the lyric “Oh, My God Did Not Fail” appears, and the video shows the present where the same people who were lost have found God. The videos detail how an alcoholic became sober, how a…
I have been captivated by a recent trend on TikTok that uses the song “The Story I’ll Tell,” which was written by Naomi Raine. In this trend, TikTok creators share photos or videos of their past lives, which may usually show them battling addiction, loss, grief, illness, depression, anxiety, and a whole list of other situations that seem impossible to overcome. As the videos play, the lyric “Oh, My God Did Not Fail” appears, and the video shows the present where the same people who were lost have found God. The videos detail how an alcoholic became sober, how a…
If you were saddened by the recent passing of county music legend Toby Keith, trust me, you are not alone. I read the news in the wee hours of the morning after letting my dogs out. I sat there for a moment wondering if the news was correct because I had just earlier in the week read of his recent performances in Las Vegas. Surely, his condition had not worsened so quickly as to cause his death so suddenly. Unfortunately, cancer does not care if you are planning a comeback tour or have other plans. It is a selfish disease…
Doubt is defined as the act of feeling uncertain, unbelieving, or even afraid of situations that may or may not ever happen. Have you ever found yourself doubting? Maybe you doubt your own abilities. You doubt the sincerity or intentions of others. Maybe you find yourself being doubted by others. Or, the worst kind of doubt, you find yourself doubting God. In this blog, I want to discuss the role doubt plays in recovery and how you can work to overcome any doubt you may have in starting the journey towards a healthier you. Whether it is spiritually, mentally, or…
We have all seen the phrase ‘Prayer Changes Things.’ Whether you have painted it yourself, seen it on a Facebook post, heard it in a sermon at church, or spotted it on a bumper sticker, we understand the sentiment behind the phrase. While I totally agree with the idea that prayer definitely plays a role in the outcome of certain situations, let me take it a step further. Prayer changes things when you change the way you pray. How a Sermon by Steve Lerro Revolutionized My Approach to Prayer As I write this blog, I reflect on my own prayer…