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Alcoholic Christians?
About a year and a half ago I “came out” as a recovering alcoholic. In some (but not all!) circles, I was still regarded as a “good Christian young man.” My shiny, gold-plated reputation did not fit neatly with that of a recovering alcoholic. I had often wondered if there were others like me out…
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Permission To Be Happy
Here we go. “I’m an egomaniac with an inferiority complex.” What do you think about that sentence? Can you relate? Are you golf-clapping with a knowing and affirmative expression, nodding in vigorous approval? Or, does it seem ridiculous? Are you crossing your arms, shaking your head side-to-side with an angry frown? Either reaction is acceptable,…
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How I Almost Ruined Everything!(Lessons at 35)
I didn’t want to be addicted. I wasn’t having fun. I even tried to quit on numerous occasions…but I couldn’t. Sometimes that’s difficult for people who have never been hooked on a substance to understand. But I’m getting ahead of myself. I turned 35-years-old in April. By my reckoning, this new age puts me in…
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Why Should I Read This Blog?
I’ve done it again. I’ve created a blog. Is this a good idea? Probably not. Am I going to do it anyway? Absolutely. I realize some people may have additional questions, so I’ve created this FAQ. Here we go: Why should I read this blog? You definitely should not read this blog. Really? I mean,…
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