There is a segment of our population that believes there is no fun in the recovered life. We use it as an excuse to stay stuck! In Southwest Florida we have begun a “Recoverlution”. It looks like we may have this great music ministry “Radiant Worship” heading our way from Kansas City Missouri, they are … Read more
“Being maniacal about something is very helpful.” — Bill Gates The term maniac when we think about it is not the greatest term it implies we are crazy. But just the opposite is true, we are sane, simply passionate about life. I think I shocked a few people when they came walking into the office … Read more
Sometimes quickly sometimes slowly… Life is full of challenges especially when we are recovering from addiction or alcoholism. So I am gonna let you in on a secret, shhhhhhh, don’t tell anyone! We have done some damage, left a wake of damage behind us! We do not think right when we are using and it … Read more
What does it take to win in life? I can sum it up with two words, “Commitment” and “Urgency”. These two words are more powerful than any other two words I can think of. Belief? Surely it is important, to believe; “I can do it” or “to believe God will help me”, or “God … Read more
“Find the good. It’s all around you. Find it, showcase it and you’ll start believing in it.” – Jesse Owens My goal over the past twelve or so years has been to look for the positive in everything first. I wish I could report to you that I have not failed in that mission. What I … Read more
Twenty-seven years ago today I walked out from under the supervision of the New York State Department of Correctional Services. I have never returned with the exception of the times I have visited a friend, during my work or my ministry. Many people have not been as fortunate. Many people get on the merry-go-round … Read more
“Aerodynamically the bumblebee shouldn’t be able to fly, but the bumblebee doesn’t know that so it goes on flying anyway.” – Mary Kay Ash I am sure we have all heard the story of the frog and the scorpion. In this case it bears repeating. A frog and a scorpion sit by the side of the … Read more
“When I hear somebody sigh, ‘Life is hard,’ I am always tempted to ask, ‘Compared to what?’” — Sydney J. Harris Without recovery the “what” is a terrible alternative! What exactly is the what? Homeless, prisoner of the department of corrections, failure, or possibly death. Each of us has our personal stories of where we … Read more
“What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us.“ – Ralph Waldo Emerson Inside of each and everyone of us lies a champion waiting to explode! I have come to understand that the alcoholic and addict has great potential stored within. I am not surprised when I … Read more
“When we recall the past, we usually find that it is the simplest things—not the great occasions—that in retrospect give off the greatest glow of happiness.” — Bob Hope As we grow in the recovered life we begin to change the way we think. Whereas in the past we seemed to look back at our … Read more