2012-08-13T09:55:41-05:00 GCI info@gospel.com /feeds/topics/Recovery/ http://hutchcraft.com/a-word-with-you/your-hard-times/waiting-for-the-baby-6675 2012-08-13T09:55:41-05:00 Sometimes it even has to get worse before it gets better. Just ask any woman who has been through labor. The process is difficult but right on schedule. And when that baby comes, well it will make the process worth it all. http://hutchcraft.com/a-word-with-you/your-most-important-relationship/when-you-ve-been-hurt-by-friendly-fire-6052 2010-03-23T09:54:31-05:00 Let go of the resentment instead of letting it grow. Ask the God who has forgiven you so much to give you His grace to forgive those who've hurt you. The feelings you harbor aren't hurting them at all, but they're killing you! http://discipleshiptools.org/apps/articles/default.asp?articleid=43689&columnid=4188 2009-10-23T18:49:53-05:00 To continue our Christian live and life in recovery, we are called to get our minds lined up with God—His Way, His precepts, and His plan. http://discipleshiptools.org/apps/articles/default.asp?articleid=43688&columnid=4188 2009-10-23T18:49:23-05:00 Step 12: How can you help others and carry the Gospel message that Christ transforms lives? The authentic knowledge of Christ revealed to us is the foundation of our faith. http://discipleshiptools.org/apps/articles/default.asp?articleid=43686&columnid=4188 2009-10-23T18:48:59-05:00 Step 12: Having achieved success in spiritual growth and recovery, now seek how you can continue your success. Jesus Himself dealt with temptations, and He will empower you to move on from them. http://discipleshiptools.org/apps/articles/default.asp?articleid=43683&columnid=4188 2009-10-23T18:48:32-05:00 Step 11: Pray for strength, God’s Will and the continual empowerment for recovery! Take the Initiative! We have to take the initiative in our spiritual formation. http://discipleshiptools.org/apps/articles/default.asp?articleid=43682&columnid=4188 2009-10-23T18:48:07-05:00 Step 11: Seek to grow, go to prayer, and improve your relationship with Christ. Are you relying on yourself or God? http://discipleshiptools.org/apps/articles/default.asp?articleid=43680&columnid=4188 2009-10-23T18:47:42-05:00 Step 10: Keep on God’s path for recovery so you do not fall off of it and go back to your old harmful ways. Continue to make amends by examining your life and what you have done http://discipleshiptools.org/apps/articles/default.asp?articleid=43677&columnid=4188 2009-10-23T18:47:10-05:00 Step 10: Continue to make amends by examining your life and what you have done to cause hurt to others and then take responsibility for it. http://discipleshiptools.org/apps/articles/default.asp?articleid=43674&columnid=4188 2009-10-23T18:41:31-05:00 Step 9: When we make amends, we have to be careful we do not further injure people or cause strife. For you to be on the road to recovery, you must be willing to forgive and seek others forgiveness.