March 29, 2024

Unveiling Narcissism in the Bible: Exploring the Scriptural Insights

s Christians, our ultimate example is found in Jesus Christ, who embodied humility, servanthood, and sacrificial love. Narcissistic behavior stands in stark contrast to the teachings of Christ. Jesus taught his followers to prioritize compassion, empathy, and service to others above personal ambition or self-interest. He taught us to love our neighbors as ourselves and to prioritize the needs of others above our own desires. True transformation from narcissism to humility begins with surrendering our lives to Christ and allowing His Spirit to work in us.

Bible Topics 11 min read
November 22, 2023

The Joy of The Lord in The Believer’s Life

The Joy of the Lord, as articulated in the Bible, is a profound and transcendent sense of gladness, fulfillment, and well-being that stems from a deep and abiding relationship with God. At its core, the Joy of the Lord is a spiritual and unshakeable delight that springs from an intimate relationship with God. It’s not contingent on external situations but […]

Bible Topics 4 min read
January 1, 2023

5 Things That Happen When You Surrender Your Pain To God

When we are of a broken and contrite spirit, God can accomplish His greatest works in us. Rather than running from the pain and hurt, I’ve learned it’s much more useful to lean into it while gripping tightly to The Lord. There is no point pretending it’s not there, for we only deceive ourselves and slow down or even miss out altogether on the healing God can provide. Acknowledge the situation you’re in and the emotions you’re having, providing yourself the time to process what you’re experiencing. Weep at the feet of Jesus and allow yourself to be honest and vulnerable, for in it comes great healing.

Christian Spiritual Warfare 23 min read
May 26, 2020

A True Change Of Heart

It seems like a lifetime ago when I think back to the person I used to be. Whenever I talk or write about my life before coming to Christ, I feel like I’m telling someone else’s story. Because of the stark contrast in who I was to who I am in Christ is mind-blowing. Each day I notice areas in my life and in my character that are growing and aligning with whom God wants me to be.

Addiction and Recovery 6 min read
May 19, 2020

Coronavirus Pandemic: It’s Harmful Effects On Mental Health and Addiction Treatment.

The coronavirus pandemic has disrupted much of the world, including adequate care and treatment for people struggling with substance abuse. As a result, treatment programs and facilities cannot tend to their patients as they usually would. Usual protocols are being replaced with a less than comparable compromise between continued treatment and the absence of it altogether.

Addiction and Recovery 9 min read
January 28, 2020

Opiate Withdrawal And My Hellish Experience

Consider all of your greatest fears, that will be the material that is used for your tailored nightmares. Scenarios of losing loved ones along with making mistakes that can’t be undone play like a movie in your mind. Your body and mind desperately want to escape the withdrawal and the strongholds of addiction are aware of this. Persuading you to give up and give in through dreams of walking into a room to discover a heaping pile of free drugs, the one thing that can stop all the suffering. Contentment is finally reached as you experience the relief of “getting right,” only to wake up to discover it was all a sick joke. These were the moments when I often quit, looking back I clearly see the demonic influence behind it. 

Addiction and Recovery 5 min read
December 4, 2019

Self Medicating Myself Right Into A Heroin Addiction

How did the choice of self medicating lead to my heroin addiction? It all started with a desperate attempt and last-ditch effort to escape what I could not handle. The persistence of my clinical depression and bipolar disorder completely hijacked my life. I sought professional help, antidepressants, therapy and all the self-help books I could stomach. Year after year, it […]

Addiction and Recovery 1 min read

Bible Verse of the Day

The fear of the LORD is the instruction of wisdom, And before honor is humility.
Proverbs 15:33
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