As I was riding my bike along the Natchez Trace Parkway between Florence, AL and Tupelo, MS, I found myself thinking about my son. He is going to be thirty in a few months. He has been battling his heroin addiction for around ten years. As I am currently on the road with the Cycling […]
http://traffic.libsyn.com/theaddictionconversation/Broadway_Christian_Church_11.13.16.mp3 Video: https://youtu.be/nei9bcOUCM4 It all began with a phone call informing me my son was in jail. What unfolded from that call was a story of homelessness, legal troubles, and a heroin addiction. This is where my addiction journey began. In the early stages I learned all about addiction related behaviors. I received a crash […]
“Beloved, do not think it strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as some strange thing happened to you; but rejoice to the extent that you partake in the sufferings of Christ, so that you may be overjoyed when his glory is revealed.” (1 Peter 4: 12-13 NLV) “Count it all joy, […]
Upon completion of my first official bike ride associated with the one hundred day challenge, I sat down and wrote this quote: “No matter how dark the present appears, I choose to live for the promise of the future.” This quote reinforced my commitment to finding something better in my life. It is the foundation […]
“…but we also glory in tribulations, knowing that tribulation produces perseverance; and perseverance, character; and character, hope. Now hope does not disappoint, because the love of God has been poured out in our hearts by the Holy Spirit who was given to us.” (Romans 5:3-5 NKJV) “Never lose hope.” I hear these words of encouragement and commitment […]
