I am a sugar addict and compulsive overeater, recovering. I say “recovering” with compulsive overeater but not with sugar addict. Why? Because like an alcoholic who takes that first drink I fall back into the pit with a dab of […]
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I Do Believe It
…I had to get into the risky world of the unknown, the spiritual realm, where there are no guarantees. Scary? You’d better believe it. Rewarding? I do believe it. ~ Voices of Recovery (Kindle Locations 2785-2786) I’m the kind who would […]
Continue reading »Maximum Usefulness
Your job now is to be at the place where you may be of maximum helpfulness to others, so never hesitate to go anywhere if you can be helpful. You should not hesitate to visit the most sordid spot on […]
Continue reading »Not Willing
I prayed for God to keep me from eating my binge foods. I ate food that had fallen into the trash. I ate food that I knew was addictive. Then came the realization: I was not willing. ~ Voices of Recovery […]
Continue reading »At Some Point, Policy Rejects Mercy
Many Christian denominations comply with the teaching of tithe. However, some groups go to the extreme. They require a disclosure of all income “for accountability.” Noncompliance ends in expulsion from the congregation. Bureaucratic legalism rules. At some point, policy rejects […]
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