Uncategorized Next Week 15 Jul 2016 Check back next week for these posts and more: 1) A Review of The History of Jazz by Ted Gioia Not my usual reading, but I am enjoying some divergence from…
Personal The Power of Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34 14 Jul 2016 I've always thought of myself as pretty laid back, mellow, if you will. Maybe I am compared to some others, but I am not nearly as "chill" as I thought…
Counseling Grace Blockers: Addiction 13 Jul 2016 I didn't know about her drinking problem. When Jenny (not her real name) came to see me she was depressed, frustrated, and spiritually dry. She was trying to do all…
Recovery Ministry Helping My Addict: Don’t Give Up Hope 12 Jul 201612 Jul 2016 "Compassion Fatigue is a state experienced by those helping people or animals in distress; it is an extreme state of tension and preoccupation with the suffering of those being helped…
Books A Review of “Addiction and Change” by Carlo DiClemente 11 Jul 2016 I've spent the last eight years working with addicts in varying degrees and roles. It's been a joy and a challenge, but I've learned on dominant thing in that time:…
Personal Summer Reading List 10 Jul 2016 Summer is my time to do some more light and random reading. Since I spend most of the year focused around one study subject - this year's subject is addictions…
Reading This Week’s Good Reads 9 Jul 20169 Jul 2016 Here's this week's collection of interesting articles from around the web: 1. "10 Temptations Facing a Pastor's Wife" by Aaron Menikoff My dear brother Aaron has written a wonderful piece…
Uncategorized Next Week 8 Jul 2016 Don't miss these posts and more next week at Pastor Dave Online: 1) A Review of Addiction and Change by Carlo DiClemente One of the best and most insightful books…
Counseling Grace Blockers: Guilt and Shame 7 Jul 2016 I love Tim (not his real name). He has struggled with a serious drug addiction for many years. He is making some effort to change, to give up his drugs…
Recovery Ministry Helping My Addict: Don’t Punish with Overreactions 6 Jul 2016 Consequences can play a key role in motivating people to change. As a result the temptation for some is to dole out consequences with passion and tenacity. Yet, external consequences…
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