by Mark Shaw | Nov 5, 2016 | Addiction
This is a very thought-provoking 5 minute video called Addiction. There are certain truths here that are right on target: relational connections help addicts to stay clean and sober. I believe those relationships must be one with Christ and then with other people....
by Mark Shaw | Nov 2, 2016 | Addiction
I had a dear friend who recently passed away who championed the phrase “Beyond Recovery.” His intent was to say that there is more to life than being clean and sober. Being clean and sober is a good goal in this life. It will yield fruit and blessing. Yet,...
by Mark Shaw | Oct 28, 2016 | Addiction
I think it is always good to biblically evaluate programs and their content. In a previous blog, I cited The Berean Call article critiquing Celebrate Recovery, a widely popular program dealing with hurts, habits, and hang-ups in addicts’ lives. It is a well...
by Mark Shaw | Oct 25, 2016 | Addiction, Uncategorized
The C.R. program is incredibly well-organized. Its materials are second to none in terms of packaging, readability, and presentation. Plus, those involved in the C.R. program at thousands of churches around the country are very enthusiastic about it and have hearts to...
by Mark Shaw | Oct 20, 2016 | Addiction
We are living in an age where overdoses are frightening our community leaders and rightly so. One fact from an article in the Washington Post article states: “Nationally, heroin overdose deaths have risen sharply, from 1,960 in 1999 to 10,574 in 2014, according...
by Mark Shaw | Sep 15, 2016 | Addiction, Biblical Counseling, National Recovery Month, Uncategorized
While it is not a biblical article, this secular online report from The Rolling Stone recognizes the heroin overdose epidemic that is occurring in several mid-Western states. If you aren’t familiar with the recent problem, here is a summary for you from a...
