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  1. Dropout_Theologian

    Step Nine Promises, Alcoholics Anonymous

    Here are the promises from the ninth step portion of Alcoholics Anonymous (edition 4, page 83-84). Alcoholics Anonymous is the basis for many other addiction programs, so this very well may apply to what a diverse many readers are going through. It is recommended to work the steps in order with...
  2. Dropout_Theologian

    Overcoming Sexual Addiction - Further Reading and Resources

    The following are excerpts from Appendix C and Appendix D of Russell Willingham’s Breaking Free: Understanding Sexual Addiction & the Healing Power of Jesus. Appendix C - - - - - - - - - - - - - Insights into Sexual Addiction Addicted to "Love" (1991) by Arterburn, Steve Out of the Shadows...
  3. Dropout_Theologian

    Directory of Anonymous Recovery Groups

    This directory is adapted from XA-Speakers - The lights are on!. Here audio files are available for most support groups herein. The following support groups should, prayerfully, be useful to many. A - - - - - - - - Alcoholics Anonymous Al-Anon Family Groups for family and friends of alcoholics...
  4. Christsfreeservant

    He is Able!

    The Apostle Paul was called of Jesus Christ to be a minister of the gospel of Jesus Christ to both Jew and Gentile. When called, Jesus told him that he was sending him to them “to open their eyes and turn them from darkness to light, and from the power of Satan to God, so that they may receive...
  5. Christsfreeservant

    No More Crying

    No More Pain Revelation 21:1-4 ESV Then I saw a new heaven and a new earth, for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away, and the sea was no more. And I saw the holy city, new Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband. And I heard a...
  6. Christsfreeservant

    He Breaks Chains!

    Compassionate and Gracious Psalm 103:8-9 NASB The Lord is compassionate and gracious, Slow to anger and abounding in lovingkindness. He will not always strive with us, Nor will He keep His anger forever. We, who are human, are all born into this world with sin natures, due to the sin of the...
  7. J

    Overcoming lust

    I have struggled with lust since I was very young before adolescence really and now that I'm born again I'm actively trying to fight it but I always end up losing, I have come here to ask for some advice (i'd also appreciate your prayers). I am not a worldly Christian, I don't go into...
  8. 2

    Guidance in my relationship

    Hi , i would appreciate some advice .. 22 years old , female , in a relationship that im not having peace about ... He said he was a Christian but his lifestyle said otherwise . I broke up with him because he was addicted to painkillers and in and out of jail , also he was pressuring me to...
  9. lamb7

    Christians with addictions

    I have wondered about this for some time. I personally do not have any major addictions I can think of besides caffiene. But ...what about others around us who stugglle? I have known sex addicts, alcoholics, drug addicts etc and those results from the addictions cause sin.... I feel for them...
  10. C

    Porn Addiction

    Hi, I have been fighting a porn addiction for quite some time. I have made steps to prevent myself from doing it anymore. I'm looking for advice or words of wisdom. I know watching porn is stupid and wrong. Every time I do it I hate myself a little more. I feel worthless at time and feel like I...
  11. sadnessdrifts

    Need Help! Single and facing sexual sin

    Hello, I am 28 years old and single. I previously was engaged to a man I was with for 5 years. I was not living right at all and after a hard lesson, I decided to wait until marriage for sex. I have not had sex now for 5 years, however, about a year and a half ago I fell into temptation with a...
  12. Heartofsilver

    My friend doesn't have good hygiene

    Hello everyone, I have a friend who I met years ago and he unfortunately has bad hygiene. Many people have talked to him about this throughout the years including me. He doesn't wash his clothes, he wasn't wearing deodorant or cologne, he doesn't brush his teeth, and he doesn't properly shower...
  13. Christsfreeservant

    Porn, The Idol

    They are Burdensome Isaiah 46:1-2 NASB Bel has bowed down, Nebo stoops over; Their images are consigned to the beasts and the cattle. The things that you carry are burdensome, A load for the weary beast. They stooped over, they have bowed down together; They could not rescue the burden, But...
  14. christianlloydteegardin

    Intellectual relationship with God... Want a few answers.

    1. Is it okay that I don't feel an emotional closeness but an intellectual fascination with God? 2. How do I fight off temptation through Scripture? 3. How do I recover from an addiction that still tries to attack me even when I was regenerated? (I feel devastated when I get triggered by my...
  15. Christsfreeservant

    Mind Games

    Mind Games An Original Work / April 16, 2018 You use and abuse, And you tell tall tales. You promise to change, But to no avail. When you’re asked to change, Then you raise your claws. You rage and refuse To give truth applause. Then, you seem to know Of what you did wrong. You cry and...
  16. Christsfreeservant

    In Action And Truth

    What Great Love 1 John 3:1-3 ESV See what kind of love the Father has given to us, that we should be called children of God; and so we are. The reason why the world does not know us is that it did not know him. Beloved, we are God's children now, and what we will be has not yet appeared; but we...
  17. Dropout_Theologian

    Overcoming Sexual Addiction - The Twelve Essentials

    The following is an excerpt from Russell Willingham’s Breaking Free: Understanding Sexual Addiction & the Healing Power of Jesus. Appendix B The Twelve Essentials 1. We must embrace Jesus Christ and the document that reveals his nature and directives—the Bible. Without this initial, basic...
  18. K

    Struggling Everyday Weed Addict - Found faith and it changed my life

    Hello everyone - I'm Kevin! I'd like to welcome myself to the forum, I was a weed addict for a number of years and it had completely taken over my life, both financially and through health. My friend introduced me to god in 2016 and it completely changed the way that I looked at the world. I...
  19. S

    Help from a former Pro-Domme

    I've had BDSM fantasies from early childhood and have been trapped into it since. It has been a nightmare. Praise God, by his grace he set me free 4 months ago. This has been a huge breakthrough for me but very isolating as no one knows. God answered my prayers and each time I had a thirst...
  20. Elisha James

    I need some help, fast..

    Ok Ok, I need help on an addiction, most of you may know porn is very addictive, it can also ruin relationships and can distract you.. I'v been watching for a quite long time now and I just thought to myself, "If I don't stop now, i'll end up on the path to hell." I stop, but I continue to do...