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PVC | Celebrate Recovery
Listen to a testimony talk with my friend Melissa G. as she shares some of her personal stories and experiences with Step 4. Find support by emailing recovery@palmvalley.org
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Step 4: We made a searching and fearless moral inventory of ourselves.
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Listen to a testimony talk with my friend Khadijia as she shares some of her personal stories and experiences with her support group PAL. Find support by emailing recovery@palmvalley.org
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Step 4: We made a searching and fearless moral inventory of ourselves.
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Listen to a testimony talk with my friend Alex M. as he shares some of his personal stories and experiences with Step 3. Find support by emailing recovery@palmvalley.org
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- We made a decision to turn our lives and our wills over to the care of God.
Therefore, I urge you, brothers, in view of God's mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God - this is your spiritual act of worship. Romans 12:1 NIV
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Listen to a testimony talk with my friend Dylan D. as he shares some of his personal stories and experiences with Step 2. Find support by emailing recovery@palmvalley.org
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“Sanity is making decisions from a sound mind and based on truth.” 2. We came to believe that a power greater than ourselves could restore us to sanity.
For it is God who works in you to will and to act according to his good purpose. Philippians 2:13 NIV
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Listen to a testimony talk with my friend Tom I. as he shares some of his personal stories and experiences with Step 2. Find support by emailing recovery@palmvalley.org
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Step 2: We came to believe that a power greater than ourselves could restore us to sanity.
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Listen to a testimony talk with my friend Carrie as she shares some of her personal stories and experiences with Step 1 Find support by emailing recovery@palmvalley.org
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- We admitted we were powerless over our addictions and compulsive behaviors, that our lives had become unmanageable.
I know that nothing good lives in me, that is, in my sinful nature. For I have the desire to do what is good, but I cannot carry it out. Romans 7:18 NIV
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“You can only keep what you have by giving it away”. Step 12: Having had a spiritual experience as the result of these steps, we try to carry this message to others and practice these principles in all our affairs.
Brothers, if someone is caught in a sin, you who are spiritual should restore them gently. But watch yourself, or you also may be tempted. Galatians 6:1 NIV
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Listen to a testimony talk with my friend Chris G. as he shares some of his personal stories and experiences with Step 11. Find support by emailing recovery@palmvalley.org
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Step 11: We sought through prayer and meditation to improve our conscious contact with God, praying only for knowledge of His will for us, and power to carry that out.
“Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly.” Colossians 3:16
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Listen to a testimony talk with my friend Eric S. as he shares some of his personal stories and experiences with Step 10. Find support by emailing recovery@palmvalley.org
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Step 10: We continue to take personal inventory and when we were wrong, promptly admitted it.
So, if you think you are standing firm, be careful that you don’t fall! 1 Corinthians 10:12
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Listen to a testimony talk with my new friend Nikole R. as she shares some of her personal stories and experiences with Step 10. Find support by emailing recovery@palmvalley.org
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Step 10: We continue to take personal inventory and when we were wrong, promptly admitted it.
So, if you think you are standing firm, be careful that you don’t fall! 1 Corinthians 10:12
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Listen to a testimony talk with my new friend Terri M. as she shares some of her personal stories and experiences with Step 8.
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We cannot heal without forgiveness.
8. We made a list of all persons we had harmed and became willing to make amends to them all.Do to others as you would have them do to you. Luke 6:31
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Listen to a testimony talk with my friend Bob R. as he shares some of his personal stories and experiences with Step 7.
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Allowing God to renew our minds and our character.
Step 7. We humbly asked Him to remove all our shortcomings.
If we confess our sins, he is faithful and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness. 1 John 1:9 NIV
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Listen to a testimony talk with my friend Will M. as he shares some of his personal stories and experiences with Step 6.
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Our character isn’t misplaced, only misused.
Step 6: We were entirely ready to have God remove all these defects of character.
Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will lift you up. James 4:10 NIV
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Serenity cannot be stolen, it can only be surrendered.
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What we lose and what we gain through confession is all beneficial!
- We admitted to God, to ourselves, and to another human being the exact nature of our wrongs.
Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. James 5:16a NIV
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Listen to a testimony talk with my friend Edie. as she shares some of her personal stories and experiences with Step 5. Find support by emailing recovery@palmvalley.org
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“If we are facing in the right direction, all we have to do is keep on walking” ⁃Joseph Goldstein
Plan Purposefully
“Give careful thought to the paths of your feet and be steadfast in all your ways”
Proverbs 4:26
“In their hearts, humans plan their course, but the Lord establishes their steps.”
Proverbs 16:9
Prepare Prayerfully
“The LORD is far from the wicked, but he hears the prayer of the righteous.”
Proverbs 15:29
“Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it.”
Proverbs 4:23
Proceed Positively
“A cheerful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones.”
Proverbs 17:22
“In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths.”
Proverbs 3:6
Pursue Persistently
“Through patience a ruler can be persuaded, and a gentle tongue can break a bone.”
Proverbs 25:15
“The highway of the upright avoids evil; those who guard their ways preserve their lives.”
Proverbs 16:17
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Confession isn’t appealing, but it is freeing! Step 5: We admitted to God, to ourselves, and to another human being the exact nature of our wrongs. Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. James 5:16a NIV
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Listen to a testimony talk with my friend Alika G. as he shares some of his personal stories and experiences with Step 4.
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Step 4: We made a searching and fearless moral inventory of ourselves.
“Let us examine our ways and test them, and let us return to the Lord.”
Lamentations 3:40
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Listen to a testimony talk with my friend Lorenzo R. as he shares some of his personal stories and experiences with Step 4.
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Asking God to show us who we really are.
Step 4: We made a searching and fearless moral inventory of ourselves.
“Let us examine our ways and test them, and let us return to the Lord.”
Lamentations 3:40
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Listen to a testimony talk with my friend Lori W. as she shares some of her personal stories and experiences with Step 4.
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Step 4 is A LOT of work, but it is worth it!
Step 4: We made a searching and fearless moral inventory of ourselves.
“Let us examine our ways and test them, and let us return to the Lord.”
Lamentations 3:40
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Listen to a testimony talk with my friends Jeff and Aubrey as they share some of their personal stories and experiences with Step 4.
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We can not go around the pain of our past, we have to go though the pain of our past to find victory.
Step 4: We made a searching and fearless moral inventory of ourselves.
“Let us examine our ways and test them, and let us return to the Lord.”
Lamentations 3:40
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Description: Listen to a short chat with my friend Denton R. on a couple ways we can stay safe going into Step 4 and in our every day recovery.
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Listen to a testimony talk with my friend Jeremiah T. as he shares some of his personal story and experiences with Step 3.
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Listen to a testimony talk with my friend James D. as he shares some of his personal story and experiences with Step 3.
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"Counting the cost of taking action."
Step 3: We made a decision to turn our lives and our wills love to the care of God.
“Therefore, I urge you brothers, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God - this is your spiritual act of worship.”
Romans 12:1
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Listen to a testimony talk with my friend Matt B. as he shares some of his personal story and experiences with Step 3.
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God cares about you
Step 3: We made a decision to turn our lives and our wills love to the care of God.
“Therefore, I urge you brothers, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God - this is your spiritual act of worship.”
Romans 12:1
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Listen to a testimony talk with my friend Dylan as he shares some of his personal story and experiences with Step 2.
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"Sanity is making decisions based off of the truth."
Step 2: We came to believe that a power greater than ourselves could restore us to sanity.
"For it is God who works in you to will and to act according to his good purpose."
Philippians 2:13
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Listen to a testimony talk with my friend Chelsea as she shares some of her personal story and experiences with Step 2.
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Listen to a quick recap with with Will M. about Step 2.
Step 2: We came to believe that a power greater than ourselves could restore us to sanity.
"For it is God who works in you to will and to act according to his good purpose."
Philippians 2:13
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Listen to a testimony talk with my friend Olivia L. as she shares some of her personal story and experiences with Step 1.
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"When I try to be in control, I end up under control."
Step 1: We admitted we were powerless over our addictions and compulsive behaviors, that our lives had become unmanageable.
"I know that nothing good lives in me, that is, in my sinful nature. For I have the desire to do what is good, but I cannot carry it out."
Romans 7:18
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Listen to a testimony talk with my friend Linda P. as she shares some of her personal story and experiences with Step 1.
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"Whatever brings us through the doors, opens the doors"
Step 1: We admitted we were powerless over our addictions and compulsive behaviors, that our lives had become unmanageable.
"I know that nothing good lives in me, that is, in my sinful nature. For I have the desire to do what is good, but I cannot carry it out."
Romans 7:18
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Am I willing to do whatever it takes to heal and share the message?
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Our first replay on the podcast from Linda P. who came back out to share the second part of her testimony. This is where it started!
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Step 11: "We sought through prayer and meditation to improve our conscious contact with God, praying only for knowledge of His will for us, and power to carry that out."
Meditating gratitude.
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Step 11: "We sought through prayer and meditation to improve our conscious contact with God, praying only for knowledge of His will for us, and power to carry that out."
How to prevent relapse.
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Listen to a testimony talk with my friend Jeremiah T. as he shares some of his personal story and experiences with Step 10.
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"Whenever Possible"
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Step 10: We continue to take a daily inventory and when we were wrong, promptly admitted it.
Submission competition.
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Step 10: We continue to take a daily inventory and when we were wrong, promptly admitted it.
Freedom vs. Recovery
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Listen to a testimony talk with my friend Chris G. as he shares some of his personal story and experiences with Step 9.
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Step 9: We made direct amends to such people whenever possible, except when to do so would injure them or others.
Reminder of grace received in order to deliver it!
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Step 9: We made direct amends to such people whenever possible, except when to do so would injure them or others.
Stop the abuse and let go of unforgiveness.
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Listen to a testimony talk with my friend Denton R. as he shares some of his personal story and experience with CR and making amends.
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Step 8: We made a list of all persons we had harmed and became willing to make amends to them all.
Keep it simple. No freedom without forgiveness.
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Step 7: We humbly asked Him to remove all our shortcomings.
Change our minds and choose to change.
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Listen to a testimony talk with my friend Will M. as he shares some of his personal story and experience with Step 6.
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Merry Christmas!
Reserve a daily time with God for Bible reading.
John 1:1-18, Matthew 1:18-24, 2:1-23
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Listen to a testimony talk with my friend Bruce W. as he shares some of his personal story and experience with Step 5 and 6.
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Step 5: We admitted to God, to ourselves, and to another human being the exact nature of our wrongs.
When we confess we lose our false sense of pride.
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Listen to a testimony talk with my friend Matt U. as he shares some of his personal story and experience with Step 5.
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Step 5: We admitted to God, to ourselves, and to another human being the exact nature of our wrongs.
"Pain is inevitable misery is optional"
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Enjoying the Holidays
Plan Purposefully
Prepare Prayerfully
Proceed Positively
Pursue Persistently
HALT before you take action.
Am I Hungry, Angry, Lonely, or Tired?
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Listen to a testimony talk with my friend Diane K. as she shares some of her personal story and experience with Step 5.
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Step 4: We made a searching and fearless moral inventory of ourselves.
Don't give up on your 4th step and use your Open-Share groups to help keep you on track.
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Listen to a testimony talk with my friend Dustin B. as he shares some of his personal story and experience with Step 4.
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Step 4: We made a searching and fearless moral inventory of ourselves.
Finding our character defects in order to introduce healthy habits.
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Listen to a testimony talk with my friend Bill B. as he shares some of his personal story and experience with Step 4.
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Step 4: We made a searching and fearless moral inventory of ourselves.
How to make an inventory and it's benefits.
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Listen to a testimony talk with my friend Linda P. as she shares some of her personal story and experience with Step 4.
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Step 4: We made a searching and fearless moral inventory of ourselves. Making an honest list about my life and learning to heal through the pain of my past. Find support by emailing: recovery@palmvalley.org
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Listen to another testimony talk with me as I share some more of personal story in continuous recovery and experience with Step 4.
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Step 4: We made a searching and fearless moral inventory of ourselves.
Stay safe going into Step 4. Get a sponsor and accountability partners!
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Listen to a testimony talk with my friend Dylan D. as he shares some of his personal story and experience with Step 3.
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Step 3: We made a decision to turn our lives and our wills over to the care of God.
Choose to commit your life to God. Take the commitment seriously and then take a step of faith.
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Listen to a testimony talk with my friend Tiffany M. as she shares some of her personal story and experience with Step 3.
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Listen to a testimony talk with my friend Domingo A. as he shares some of his personal story and experience with Step 3.
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Step 3: We made a decision to turn our lives and our wills over to the care of God.
Making a decision to turn the trajectory or our lives in a completely new direction is a difficult one, and it should be!
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Listen to a testimony talk with my wife (Olivia L.) as she shares some of her personal story.
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Step 2:We came to believe that a power greater than ourselves could restore us to sanity.
Integrity is a benefit of being restored to sanity. Practicing rigorous honesty helps to begin this journey and insure that we stay along the path.
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Listen to a testimony talk with ME as I share my (Jon L.) personal story.
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Step 2:We came to believe that a power greater than ourselves could restore us to sanity.
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Came to believe... - "I'm here with an open mind."
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...Power greater than ourselves... - "There is a power greater than me.
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...Could... - "I believe that power is capable of doing something"
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Listen to a testimony talk with my good friend Lori W. (Mom)
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How does it work?
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Listen to a testimony talk with my good friend Bob (Chef) R.
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Bitterness - Finding Beauty in Bitterness
Listen in to a conversation with my friend Pastor Denton Ross (Palm Valley Church) as we share about our battles with bitterness and other thoughts on the topic.
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Bitterness - Finding Beauty in Bitterness
"A person who is fun refuses honey, but even bitter food tastes sweet to the hungry."
Proverbs 27:7
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Bitterness - Finding Beauty in Bitterness
"Each heart knows it's own bitterness, and no one else can fully share it's joy."
Proverbs 14:10
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Bitterness - Finding Beauty in Bitterness
"But if you are bitterly jealous and there is selfish ambition in your heart, don't cover it up the truth with boasting and lying"
James 3:14
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Bitterness - Finding Beauty in Bitterness
B - Become Aware
E - Evaluate the Cause
A - Accept My Part
U - Utter Forgiveness
T - Tell My Story
Y - Yearn for More
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Uncertainty - Discovery the possibilities of uncertainty
Listen in to a conversation with my friend Pastor Gabe Sobarzo (Palm Valley Church) as we share about our battles with uncertainty and other thoughts on the topic.
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Uncertainty - Discovery the possibilities of uncertainty
"I have told you these things, so that you may have peace in me. Here on earth you will have many trials and sorrows. But take heart, because I have overcome the world."
John 16:33
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Uncertainty - Discovery the possibilities of uncertainty
"We are merely moving shadows, and all our busy rushing ends in nothing. We heap up wealth not knowing where to spend it. And so, Lord, where do I put my hope? My only hope is in you."
Psalms 39:6-7
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Uncertainty - Discovering the possibilities of uncertainty
"Then Jesus took them through the writings of Moses and all the prophets, explaining from all the Scriptures the things concerning himself. By this time they were nearing Emmaus and the end of their journey. Jesus acted as if he were going on, but they begged him, “Stay the night with us, since it is getting late.” So he went home with them. As they sat down to eat, he took the bread and blessed it. Then he broke it and gave it to them. Suddenly, their eyes were opened, and they recognized him. And at that moment he disappeared!They said to each other, “Didn’t our hearts burn within us as he talked with us on the road and explained the Scriptures to us?”
Luke 24:27-32
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Uncertainty - Discovering the possibilities of uncertainty
Stop
Remember
Explore
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Shame - Embrace shame and find hope
Listen in to a conversation with my wife (and friend) as we share about our battles with shame and other thoughts on the topic.
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Shame - Embrace Shame and Find Hope
"One of the Pharisees asked Jesus to have dinner with him, so Jesus went to his home and sat down to eat. When a certain immoral woman from that city heard he was eating there, she brought a beautiful alabaster jar filled with expensive perfume.Then she knelt behind him at his feet, weeping. Her tears fell on his feet, and she wiped them off with her hair. Then she kept kissing his feet and putting perfume on them.
When the Pharisee who had invited him saw this, he said to himself, “If this man were a prophet, he would know what kind of woman is touching him. She’s a sinner!”
Then Jesus answered his thoughts. “Simon,” he said to the Pharisee, “I have something to say to you.”
“Go ahead, Teacher,” Simon replied.
Then Jesus told him this story: “A man loaned money to two people—500 pieces of silver to one and 50 pieces to the other. But neither of them could repay him, so he kindly forgave them both, canceling their debts. Who do you suppose loved him more after that?”
Simon answered, “I suppose the one for whom he canceled the larger debt.”
“That’s right,” Jesus said."
Luke 7:36-47
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Shame - Embrace Shame and Find Hope
"I offered my back to those who beat me and my cheeks to those who pulled out my beard. I did not hide my face from mocking and spitting."
Isaiah 50:6
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Shame - Embrace Shame and Find Hope
"Don't you realize that we will judge angels? So you should surely be able to resolve ordinary disputes in this life. If you have legal disputes about such matters, why go to outside judges who are not respected by the church? I am saying this to shame you. Isn't there anyone in all the church who is wise enough to decide these issues? But, instead, one believer sues another believer-right in front of unbelievers!"
1 Corinthians 6:3-6
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Shame - Embrace Shame and Find Hope
Embrace Shame:
Find it
Take it to God
Share about it
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Greed - Greed's role in having faith
“It is what comes from inside of you that defiles you. For from within, out of a person’s heart, come evil thoughts, sexual immorality, theft, murder, adultery, greed, wickedness, deceit, lustful desires, envy, slander, pride, and foolishness. All these vile things come from within; they are what defile you.”
Mark 7:20-23
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Greed - Greed's role in having faith
Listen in to a conversation with my good friend Pastor Mark Grochocki (Palm Valley Church) as we share about our battles with greed and other thoughts on the topic.
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Greed - Greed's role in having faith
"Everything is wearisome beyond description. No matter how much we see, we are never satisfied. No matter how much we hear, we are not content."
Ecclesiastes 1:8
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Greed - Greed's role in having faith.
"A rich man had a fertile farm that produced fine crops. He said to himself, 'What should I do? I don't have room for all my crops.' Then he said, 'I know! I'll tear down my barns and build bigger ones, then I'll have enough room to store all of my wheat and other goods. And I'll sit back and say to myself, "My friend, you have enough stored away for years to come. Now take it easy! Eat, drink, and be merry."
"But God said to him, 'You fool! You will die this very night. Then who will get everything you worked for?'
"Yes, a person is a fool to store up earthly wealth but not have a rich relationship with God."
Luke 12:16-21
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Greed - Greed's role in having faith
"After all, we brought nothing with us when we came into the world, and we can't take anything with us when we leave it."
1 Timothy 6:7
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Greed - Greed's role in having faith
See Greed
Discover Greed
Recover Greed
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Pride - Take up our pride and walk with humility
“You, my brothers and sisters, were called to be free. But do not use your freedom to indulge in the flesh; rather serve one another humbly in love.”
Galatians 5:13
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Published on: April 03, 2020 at 5:00 PM
Pride - Take up our pride and walk with humility
Listen in to a conversation with my good friend Linda (North Phoenix Baptist Church CR) as we share about our battles with frustration and other thoughts on the topic.
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Pride - Take up our pride and walk with humility
“Two men went to the Temple to pray. One was a Pharisee, and the other was a despised tax collector.The Pharisee stood by himself and prayed this prayer: ‘I thank you, God, that I am not like other people—cheaters, sinners, adulterers. I’m certainly not like that tax collector!I fast twice a week, and I give you a tenth of my income.’ “But the tax collector stood at a distance and dared not even lift his eyes to heaven as he prayed. Instead, he beat his chest in sorrow, saying, ‘O God, be merciful to me, for I am a sinner.’I tell you, this sinner, not the Pharisee, returned home justified before God. For those who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted.”
Luke 18:9-14
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Pride - Take up our pride and walk with humility
"Watch out! Don't do your good deeds publicly, to be admired by others, for you will lose your reward from your Father in Heaven. When you give to someone in need, don't do as the hypocrites do-blowing trumpets in the synagogues and streets to call attention to their acts of charity! I tell you the truth, they have received all the reward they will ever get."
Matthew 6:20-21
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Pride - Take up our pride and walk with humility
"Pride comes before destruction, and haughtiness before a fall"
Proverbs 16:18
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Pride - Take up our pride and walk with humility
W - Welcome correction
A - Ask for guidance from others
L - Listen for God's prompting
K - Keep on walking
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Frustration - Follow frustration to find freedom “When He saw the crowds, He had compassion on them because they were confused and helpless, like sheep without a sheperd.” Matthew 9:36 Find support by emailing: recovery@palmvalley.org
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Frustration - Follow frustration to find freedom
Listen in to a conversation with my good friend Pastor Joe Calloway (Grace Walk Community Church) as we share about our battles with frustration and other thoughts on the topic.
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Frustration - Follow frustration to find freedom
"You faithless and corrupt people! How long must I be with you? How long must I put up with you?"
Matthew 17:17
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Frustration - Follow frustration to find freedom
"And this hope will not lead to disappointment. For we know how dearly God loves us, because He has given us the Holy Spirit to fill our hearts with His love."
Romans 5:5
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Frustration - Follow frustration to find freedom
"Sorrow is better than laughter, for sadness has a refining influence on us."
Ecclesiastes 7:3
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Frustration - Follow frustration to find freedom
"Find my expectations, size them up, and then look for God’s plan."
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Isolation - What it means to be isolated, but not alone.
"For where two or three gather together as my followers, I am there among them."
Matthew 18:20
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Isolation - What it means to be isolated, but not alone.
Listen in to a conversation with my wife (and friend) as we share about our battles with isolation and other thoughts on the topic.
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Isolation - What it means to be isolated, but not alone. "Then he went on alone into the wilderness traveling all day. He sat down under a broom tree and prayed that he might die. "I have had enough, LORD," he said. "Take my life for I am no better than my ancestors who have already died." 1 Kings 19:4 Find support by emailing: recovery@palmvalley.org
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Isolation - What it means to be isolated, but not alone. "But then I will win her back once again. I will lead her into the desert and I will speak tenderly to her there.' Hosea 2:14 Find support by emailing: recovery@palmvalley.org
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Isolation - What it means to be isolated, but not alone. “Then the Lord God said, “It is not good for the man to be alone. I will make a helper who is just right for him.” Genesis 2:18 Find support by emailing: recovery@palmvalley.org
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Isolation - What it means to be isolated, but not alone.
Step 10: We continue to take personal inventory and when we were wrong, promptly admitted it.
*So, if you think you are standing firm, be careful that you don't fall!
1 Corinthians 10:12*
Be Observant
Be a Peacemaker
Remain Positive
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Fear - Not what it does to us, but what we can do with it. “Don’t be afraid or discouraged for the Lord will personally go ahead of you. He will be with you; He will neither fail you nor abandon you.” Deuteronomy 3:18 Find support by emailing: recovery@palmvalley.org
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Fear - Not what it does to us, but what we can do with it. Listen in to a conversation with my friend Pastor Denton Ross as we share about our battles with fear and other thoughts on the topic. (Our recording got cut short due to technical failure) Get support by emailing: recovery@palmvalley.org
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Fear - Not what it does to us, but what we can do with it.
"As he drew near to the gate of the town, behold, a man who had died was being carried out, the only son of his mother, and she was a widow, and a considerable crowd from the town was with her.And when the Lord saw her, he had compassion on her and said to her, “Do not weep.” Then he came up and touched the bier, and the bearers stood still. And he said, “Young man, I say to you, arise.”And the dead man sat up and began to speak, and Jesus gave him to his mother.Fear seized them all, and they glorified God…"
Luke 7:12-13
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Fear - Not what it does to us, but what we can do with it. “He walked away, about a stone’s throw, and knelt down and prayed, “Father, if you are willing, please take this cup of suffering away from me. Yet I want your will to be done, not mine.” Then an angel from heaven appeared and strengthened him. He prayed more fervently, and he was in such agony of spirit that his sweat fell to the ground like great drops of blood.” Luke 22:41-44 recovery@palmvalley.org
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Fear - Not what it does to us, but what we can do with it.
“Dear brothers and sisters, when troubles of any kind come your way, consider it an opportunity for great joy, your endurance has a chance to grow.”
James 1:2-3
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