Month: November 2021

For the one who sows to his own flesh will from the flesh reap corruption, but the one who sows to the Spirit will from the Spirit reap eternal life. Galatians 6:8 In learning addiction medicine, I’ve participated in several continuing medical education courses, some of which have been online meetings. During one such meeting…
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Do not be deceived: God is not mocked, for whatever one sows, that will he also reap. For the one who sows to his own flesh will from the flesh reap corruption, but the one who sows to the Spirit will from the Spirit reap eternal life. Galatians 6:7-8 Listening to a medical education lecture…
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For each will have to bear his own load.  Galatians 6:5 When I got home from work the other evening, my wife pointed out that I had something stuck in my teeth. I went to the mirror and indeed found a large piece of raisin clearly stuck there. Not a big deal . . .…
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But let each one test his own work, and then his reason to boast will be in himself alone and not in his neighbor. Galatians 6:4 I’m not a terribly competitive person . . . until it comes to the gym. Full disclosure – I belong to a CrossFit gym where competition is part of…
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For if anyone thinks he is something, when he is nothing, he deceives himself. Galatians 6:3 Occasionally, I’ll encounter those who think I’m too hard on myself. They read my blog and they find that I’m too critical of my own flaws. If you know me personally, you’re probably thinking that can’t be true, but…
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Bear one another’s burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ. Galatians 6:2 I’ve previously mentioned that I meet weekly with a group of guys, in an effort to continue working on my own faith and recovery, and to help others with theirs. Weekly, we meet to discuss our failures and successes and to keep…
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Keep watch on yourself, lest you too be tempted. Galatians 6:1 In the movies, we celebrate the hero who runs into a burning building to rescue the trapped child. When I was first introduced to the world of Emergency Medical Services (ambulance services) though, I learned about assessing scene safety. When paramedics arrive on location,…
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Brothers, if anyone is caught in any transgression, you who are spiritual should restore him in a spirit of gentleness. Galatians 6:1 I’ve written previously of the necessity of appropriate boundaries when interacting with a friend or family member who is struggling with addiction. To prevent being caught up in the destruction ourselves, it’s often…
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If we live by the Spirit, let us also keep in step with the Spirit. Let us not become conceited, provoking one another, envying one another. Galatians 5:25-26 In recovery circles, we use the term Cross Addiction to refer to the one who finds sobriety from one thing, only to develop an addiction to something…
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And those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires. Galatians 5:24 I love looking through old photos of my family and I enjoy reminiscing about my kid’s childhoods. They’re both in college now, and so, looking at old photos always brings a smile to my face . .…
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