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Have nothing to do with irreverent, silly myths. 1 Timothy 4:7 I have lists of people for whom I pray every morning. I have a list of friends in recovery for whom I pray not to relapse. I have a list of friends struggling with addiction for whom I pray to find recovery. Occasionally my…
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For everything created by God is good, and nothing is to be rejected if it is received with thanksgiving, for it is made holy by the word of God and prayer. 1 Timothy 4:4-5 As Christians, we believe that we should follow God’s will for our lives. It’s easy though, to desire something so badly…
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Now the Spirit expressly says that in later times some will depart from the faith . . . who forbid marriage and require abstinence from foods that God created to be received with thanksgiving by those who believe and know the truth. 1 Timothy 4:1-3 In my drug use I gained a lot of weight,…
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Now the Spirit expressly says that in later times some will depart from the faith by devoting themselves to deceitful spirits and teachings of demons . . . 1 Timothy 4:1 In my first few attempts at recovery, I wanted to be free from my addiction, but at the same time, I reserved the right…
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I am writing these things to you so that you may know how one ought to behave in the household of God, which is the church of the living God, a pillar and buttress of the truth. 1 Timothy 3:14-15 Last week, as I was up North fishing with friends and family, we found some…
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In the same way, the women are to be worthy of respect, not malicious talkers but temperate and trustworthy in everything. 1 Timothy 3:11 Working in addiction medicine, I frequently encounter those who’re making terrible life decisions. On the job, it’s often necessary to identify and call out self-destructive behavior to address and attempt to change…
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Let deacons each be the husband of one wife, managing their children and their own households well. 1 Timothy 3:12 Looking back over the years, I can say that I’ve always spent a lot of time with my kids. Being a workaholic isn’t my life struggle, and I simply prefer to be home with my…
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Moreover, he must be well thought of by outsiders, so that he may not fall into disgrace, into a snare of the devil. 1 Timothy 3:7 I grew up in a Christian home, being taught that our lives were meant to point others to God. I knew of passages such as today’s and being a…
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He must not be a recent convert, or he may become puffed up with conceit and fall into the condemnation of the devil. 1 Timothy 3:6 When I got out of treatment back in 2014, I knew I’d been changed and, in my exuberance, I felt inspired to write a book about it. I’d only…
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He must manage his own household well, with all dignity keeping his children submissive, for if someone does not know how to manage his own household, how will he care for God’s church? 1 Timothy 3:4 Eight years ago, when life threatened to fall apart as my addiction came to light, I begged God to…
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