Consecrate my talents for good…what does that really mean? I know in the Church we’re encouraged to share our talents and help spread the message of the Gospel of Jesus Christ, but how does the law of consecration apply to working Step 12 in the addiction recovery program? Does the law of consecration apply to […]
Why Service in Addiction Recovery?
Yesterday was a good day for service in addiction recovery. I reached out to a lot of the guys, shared my thoughts on the question about working the 12 steps of recovery after having gone through them once, and chatted with a few guys directly via text and email. It felt good and I was […]
Do I Have to Have Hit a Certain Level in Addiction to Be a Quality Sponsor?
This question has come up before with sponsees who are preparing to start Step 12. Here’s an email conversation with a sponsee who is now actively working Step 12: His comment: Yes I’m excited to take the next step and help others. I’m excited at the idea of sponsoring and learning to reach out more. […]
How to Live Step 12 in Addiction Recovery
I haven’t written in this journal for a few days. I did have a chance to write the other day on my phone, and this is what I shared: Third Step Prayer God, I offer myself to Thee – to build with me and to do with me as Thou wilt. Relieve me of the […]
My Willingness to Help Others in Addiction Recovery
Day 92 – Step Work Although you may not have thought it possible before, you can now imagine entering the doors of the holy temple, drinking deeply of the peace there, and feeling close to the Lord in His house. In the temple, you will find spiritual power to continue in your recovery. Elder Joseph […]
My Commitments to Recovery from Addiction
Day 91 – Step Work As you try to help others, you must understand that it will be difficult for them to remain in recovery if family members do not support them or do not understand that recovery takes time. Anyone can recover however, no matter how others—even closest loved ones—choose to react. Share your […]
Helping Other in Recovery from Addiction – Step 12
Day 90 – Step Work Be prayerful as you consider ways to serve, seeking always to be led by the Holy Ghost. If you are willing, you will find many opportunities to share the spiritual principles you have learned. You will find ways to share your testimony with others and opportunities to serve them in […]
How Losing Myself in the Service of Others Helps in Addiction Recovery
Day 89 – Step Work SERVICE KEY PRINCIPLE: Having had a spiritual awakening as a result of the Atonement of Jesus Christ, share this message with others and practice these principles in all you do. Service will help you grow in the light of the Spirit throughout the rest of your life. In step 10, […]
Day 27 – Happy Mother’s Day
Day 27 – 12:06 a.m. – Yeah, it’s too late again dang it! I’ve GOT to get better at this. Getting up earlier would be so much more healthy and safe than staying up until wee hours of the night. Mother’s Day was great. I got Becky a new decorative wall clock for our main […]
The Challenge – Write in My Online Journal for 30 Straight Days – Day 1
Well, that’s it – I’m going to make a consistent effort starting tonight to write in my "online journal" – this blog, every day for the next 30 days. There’s a quote that states: Now if you actually complete a 30-day trial, what’s going to happen? First, you’ll go far enough to establish it as […]
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