Month: June 2019

As for what was sown among thorns, this is the one who hears the word, but the cares of the world and the deceitfulness of riches choke the word, and it proves unfruitful. Matthew 13:22 I recently took the dog outside to relieve himself and before I knew it, he was in a full sprint across…
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As for what was sown on rocky ground, this is the one who hears the word and immediately receives it with joy, yet he has no root in himself, but endures for a while, and when tribulation or persecution arises on account of the word, immediately he falls away. Matthew 13:20-21 In the shame of my…
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A sower went out to sow. And as he sowed, some seeds fell along the path, and the birds came and devoured them. Matthew 13:3-4 Though recovery is fantastic for the one living in it, not everyone appreciates this sentiment. There are those in the world who would, whether out of malice or ignorance, threaten the…
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Then it goes and brings with it seven other spirits more evil than itself, and they enter and dwell there, and the last state of that person is worse than the first. Matthew 12:45 Starvation causes weight loss, but few can effectively lose weight this way because we’re made to eat something. When we stop…
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The tree is known by its fruit . . . The good person out of his good treasure brings forth good, and the evil person out of his evil treasure brings forth evil. Matthew 12:33-35 As long as I could keep my addiction a secret, I kept telling myself that I didn’t have that big of…
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A man was there with a withered hand. And they asked him, “Is it lawful to heal on the Sabbath?” — so that they might accuse him. Matthew 12:10 The Christian who struggles with addiction is often led astray by what he believes. He’s knows that we’re made new when we come to faith and he…
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If you had known what this means, “I desire mercy, and not sacrifice,” you would not have condemned the guiltless. Matthew 12:7 When I read passages like today’s, I immediately think of those who really need to read it. In the story, Jesus and his disciples were picking grain on the Sabbath, which was a direct…
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Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. Matthew 11:28-29 Almost daily, I see those around me still living in the throes of…
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Whoever does not take his cross and follow me is not worthy of me. Whoever finds his life will lose it, and whoever loses his life for my sake will find it. Matthew 10:38-39 According to AA, belief in a higher power is integral to recovery. There are those who will insist this can be…
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Are not two sparrows sold for a penny? And not one of them will fall to the ground apart from your Father. But even the hairs of your head are all numbered. Fear not, therefore; you are of more value than many sparrows. Matthew 10:29-30 I recently discovered that a bird has built its nest in…
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