Category Archives: alcoholism

If people would rely on Jesus as much as they do on alcohol . . .

Posted on October 15, 2022 by Steve Simms

Need hope?Too much drinkingWill give you a hangover,But full surrenderTo the ever-living JesusWill give you a gloriousInner makeover! The best wayOut of a funkIsn’t to get drunk.It’s better to chunkThe alcoholAnd let Jesus plunkYour painDown the drain. If you thinkYou … Continue reading →

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Beyond “services” to meetings . . .

Posted on June 29, 2017 by Steve Simms

It’s time to let God go & let Him take control both of your life & of His gathered people. Churches have services; but ekklesia & AA & NA & Al-Anon have meetings. Practicing the presence of God by yourself … Continue reading →

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The support group that sets you free!

Posted on September 7, 2016 by Steve Simms

A support group is an informal, interactive, participatory gathering of everyday people who openly and spontaneously share their concerns, issues, insights and experiences with one another so that they may encourage, comfort, and help each other to overcome problems, discouragements, frustrations, … Continue reading →

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Why is Western culture consumed with drugs and drug commercials?

Posted on October 14, 2015 by Steve Simms

Why is Western culture consumed with drugs and drug commercials? If you don’t self-regulate your life, you will eventually want to medicate the pain that your disruptive thinking and behavior causes to your emotions and body. (Philippians 4:8). People in our … Continue reading →

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