Posts tagged “Addictions”
How Do I Know I’m in an Abusive Relationship?
You may be reluctant to put your significant other in the category of an abuser. Pastor Ben asks if you are seeing these patterns of behavior. If you or someone you know is suffering from abuse, please go to timeofgrace.org/abuse to find more resources and information for getting help.
Evidence of the Spirit: Self-control
Comedian Jim Carrey has a line I love. He’s about to go crazy, and then he hollers out with a smirk, “Sssomebody ssstop me!”…
A long obedience
“Fat” is a label that many of us put on ourselves without having any help from the peanut gallery of body-shamers. We can’t hide…
A perspective on problems
Life is full of problems. It seems for every one issue that gets resolved there are two more frustrating dilemmas that pop up. The…
Let’s talk about sex (and God)
“So, what did your parents teach you about sex?” one of my friends asked a mutual friend as we devoured pizza on his back…
Scam likely
Two or three times a day, caller ID gives me a heads-up that the person calling is probably nefarious. “Scam Likely,” it warns me….
Two lies and a truth
There is a game played at team-building events and slumber parties alike called Two Truths and a Lie. The idea is to learn more…
Why do I keep overeating?
In grade school, I was the fat kid. I don’t know how else to say it, but I was the catcher from the movie…
Your sins are not like coffee grounds
It was 5:20 A.M. I was pulling out the coffeepot to pour my first cup when things went tragically awry. (I use the word…
Is It Wrong to Drink and Do Drugs?
Is it a sin to drink or do any kind of drug? This week, Pastor Mike answers tough questions from viewers like you.
Get out of Satan’s mouth
The apostle Peter warned, “Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour” (1 Peter 5:8). A good…
What Does It Take to Defeat Temptation?
Are you strong enough to resist temptation? Actually, Pastor Jeremy says, your victory over temptation does NOT depend on the strength of your faith.