In this video segment, I reflect on the lessons garnered from William Glasser’s book, “Positive Addiction.” The most significant component of this book is found in understanding the difference between Positive and Negative Addiction. Negative Addiction is the resignation to a reality that “there is no hope”; whereas, Positive Addiction is committed to the notion […]
100Pedals CEO and Executive Director, Dave Cooke announced its collaboration with Transforming Youth Recovery for the upcoming Empowerment Ride 2016 which begins in Santa Monica, CA on July 30, 2016. The Empowerment Ride 2016 is a 3600 mile cross country cycling ministry from LA to NYC. The mission of the Empowerment Ride is to bring […]
It has already been five years since I got on my bicycle for the first of one hundred consecutive days of riding in an effort to find peace and clarity in the face of the adversity of my son’s heroin addiction. The past five years have provided me a myriad of powerful lessons, challenging experiences, […]
“And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose.” (Romans 8:28 NKJV) All things! What a powerful promise. I was listening to a sermon this morning in search of a word of encouragement or comfort. This time of year has […]
“I would rather treat a heroin addict than a heavy marijuana smoker.” ~ Bob Meehan, “Beyond the Yellow Brick Road” Yes, I smoked pot. In fact, I smoked a lot of pot when I was in high school and college. I enjoyed it. Wait, I loved it. Fortunately, I stopped using it. Before my experiences […]
