recovery

Christmas Prayer for Recovery

Angie.David2025-12-25T08:30:35-05:00

A Christmas Prayer for Recovery Our Loving Father, We thank You for the gift of Jesus—Emmanuel, God with us— who entered our broken world to bring healing, restoration, and hope. During this Christmas season, we lift up those walking the journey of recovery. You see the weight they carry, the memories they face, and the daily choices they make to walk in newness of life. Anchor their hearts firmly in Christ— our sure Foundation and steady Rock. When emotions rise and circumstances shift, keep them grounded in Your truth, secured by Your love, and held fast [...]

Christmas Prayer for RecoveryAngie.David2025-12-25T08:30:35-05:00

12 Steps at Christmas

Angie.David2025-12-25T09:48:21-05:00

The Twelve Steps Adapted To the Christmas Story Adapted from the Journey to Wholeness The Christmas story is the story of an omnipotent God choosing to live among ordinary people. These people, like you and I, encountered Him in moments of uncertainty, weakness, and hope. Shepherds watched through the darkness of night. Mary said yes without knowing all the answers. Joseph chose faithfulness when the future felt unclear. Simeon and Anna waited for years, trusting God to keep His promises. All had past stories, doubts, and fears—but all were willing. In this special December reflection, the [...]

12 Steps at ChristmasAngie.David2025-12-25T09:48:21-05:00

Community of Care: How Churches Can Impact Suicide

Community of Care: How Churches Can Impact Suicide

franklindorsey2024-12-19T19:18:04-05:00

Community of Care How Churches Can Impact Suicide Contributed by Dustin R. Young DSW, LCSW, MSW Content Disclosure: Content included in this article will include topics of suicide, grief, death and loss as well as posttraumatic growth. Introduction Suicide. This is a word that at times is whispered instead of spoken. It is a word that is rarely preached about from the pulpit, let alone having a multi-week series planned around the topic. Yet when we begin to speak openly about the many facets of suicide, it has the power to heal and comfort in miraculous [...]

Community of Care: How Churches Can Impact Suicidefranklindorsey2024-12-19T19:18:04-05:00

Addiction: A Longing for Jesus

Addiction: A Longing for Jesus

franklindorsey2025-03-02T20:55:47-05:00

Addiction: A Longing for Jesus God has placed longings and desires within us (Ps. 145:16) and He longs to fulfill these desires. Therefore, many human longings and desires are good and blessed by God as long as they are in harmony with his will. Terry Wardle describes beautifully six core longings that God has placed in every human heart (Wardle, 2003). The first is love, to love and be loved. The essence of God is that He is love (1 John 4:8). As the crowning act of God’s creation, created in His own image, love is what [...]

Addiction: A Longing for Jesusfranklindorsey2025-03-02T20:55:47-05:00

A Time to Mourn and a Time to Dance

A Time to Mourn and a Time to Dance

franklindorsey2025-05-01T14:42:25-04:00

A Time to Mourn and a Time to Dance Seasons of Grief by Teresa Nelson Where did I put my car keys? I can’t find my wallet. Have you seen my water bottle anywhere? When something is lost that is of some worth to us, we instinctively put our minds to the task of finding it. When someone tells me they’ve lost something, I immediately want to help them find it. And, like the woman in the parable of the lost coin (Luke 15), it is indeed joyful for all when the lost item has been [...]

A Time to Mourn and a Time to Dancefranklindorsey2025-05-01T14:42:25-04:00

Where the Journey Began

Where the Journey Began

Angie.David2022-04-19T17:09:00-04:00

Where the Journey Began The Keynote of Our Story Every story has a beginning. In this presentation, we will explore the story of the Journey to Wholeness addiction recovery program, learning why it is founded on the principles of 12-step recovery programs. Learn how the joy, hope, and courage that comes from peer support is a keynote of our story of recovery. Meet Our Presenter Jackie Bishop Mom of three, occupational therapist, pastor, in recovery for 20+ years, and co-author of the Journey to Wholeness material, which focuses on the [...]

Where the Journey BeganAngie.David2022-04-19T17:09:00-04:00

The Other Way Around

The Other Way Around

Angie.David2022-04-19T17:10:11-04:00

The Other Way Around Gaining Support For Recovery Ministry Every story has a beginning. In this presentation, we will explore the story of the Journey to Wholeness addiction recovery program, learning why it is founded on the principles of 12-step recovery programs. Learn how the joy, hope, and courage that comes from peer support is a keynote of our story of recovery. Meet Our Presenter Dr. Kathy Beagles Connef Dr. Coneff is an educator who has spent many years in classrooms and in developing Bible-based curriculum for young people. She [...]

The Other Way AroundAngie.David2022-04-19T17:10:11-04:00

Building Resilience

Building Resilience

Angie.David2022-04-19T17:10:49-04:00

Building Resilience In At-Risk Youth What builds resilience among at risk youth? Resilience is defined as the ability to overcome a difficult environment and thrive amidst surrounding chaos. Decades of research demonstrate that all of our youth are at risk for substance abuse and other behavioral addictions. There are a number of specific things we can do as a faith community that build resilience in our youth and aid recovery for those that have gotten involved in substance abuse. Meet Our Presenter Dr. Duane McBride, PhD Dr. McBride joined the [...]

Building ResilienceAngie.David2022-04-19T17:10:49-04:00

Living Free

Living Free

Angie.David2022-04-19T17:11:05-04:00

Living Free Finding Freedom from Habits that Hurt Habits are our friends - when they're good ones. But when bad habits develop, whether they involve food, substances, or behaviors - they can hijack your life. Discover how this multi-faceted resource can be utilized online, one-on-one, integrated with other health programs, or as a stand-alone series for your community. Meet Our Presenter Vicki Griffin, MS, MPA Vicki is the author and producer of the Balanced Living, Quit Nicotine, Lifestyle Matters Health Intervention Series and the Fit & free! Building Brain and [...]

Living FreeAngie.David2022-04-19T17:11:05-04:00

Racism

Racism

Angie.David2021-02-14T19:14:47-05:00

Racism Recovery With Support At our next InTouch meeting the history and Biblical foundation of anonymous support groups will be reviewed. The principles, steps and proven traditions used by those overcoming alcoholism, narcotic addictions and other illnesses will be highlighted during the discussion of recovery from racism with a support group approach. Meet Our Presenter Eula Winston, CCRN, CCM Board Member, Adventist Association of Faith Community Nursing Explore More Visit the AAFCN InTouch page for more informative and practical webinars. Email Newsletter [...]

RacismAngie.David2021-02-14T19:14:47-05:00