2009-11-03T09:08:34-05:00 GCI info@gospel.com http://www.gospel.com/feeds/topics/addiction http://hutchcraft.com/a-word-with-you/your-hard-times/shaking-the-snake-that-stalks-you-5952 2009-11-03T09:08:34-05:00 The next time the serpent comes your way, the Bible says, "Resist him." "I know who this is. I'm not falling for this again!" That's how you stand up to him. You claim the victory that Jesus Christ won over Satan when He died on the cross. Take your stand! Go to your Savior and unleash Jesus on that serpent. No compromise. No giving in. No accommodation. http://gospel.com/blog/index.php/2009/10/21/can-christians-gamble-in-good-conscience/ 2009-10-28T10:56:33-05:00 Obviously, addictive gambling is a major problem—and one not to be taken lightly. But what about the person who buys a lottery ticket now and then? Are they sinning? http://discipleshiptools.org/apps/articles/default.asp?articleid=43689&columnid=4188 2009-10-23T18:49:53-05:00 To continue our Christian live and life in recovery, we are called to get our minds lined up with God—His Way, His precepts, and His plan. http://discipleshiptools.org/apps/articles/default.asp?articleid=43688&columnid=4188 2009-10-23T18:49:23-05:00 Step 12: How can you help others and carry the Gospel message that Christ transforms lives? The authentic knowledge of Christ revealed to us is the foundation of our faith. http://discipleshiptools.org/apps/articles/default.asp?articleid=43686&columnid=4188 2009-10-23T18:48:59-05:00 Step 12: Having achieved success in spiritual growth and recovery, now seek how you can continue your success. Jesus Himself dealt with temptations, and He will empower you to move on from them. http://discipleshiptools.org/apps/articles/default.asp?articleid=43683&columnid=4188 2009-10-23T18:48:32-05:00 Step 11: Pray for strength, God’s Will and the continual empowerment for recovery! Take the Initiative! We have to take the initiative in our spiritual formation. http://discipleshiptools.org/apps/articles/default.asp?articleid=43682&columnid=4188 2009-10-23T18:48:07-05:00 Step 11: Seek to grow, go to prayer, and improve your relationship with Christ. Are you relying on yourself or God? http://discipleshiptools.org/apps/articles/default.asp?articleid=43680&columnid=4188 2009-10-23T18:47:42-05:00 Step 10: Keep on God’s path for recovery so you do not fall off of it and go back to your old harmful ways. Continue to make amends by examining your life and what you have done http://discipleshiptools.org/apps/articles/default.asp?articleid=43677&columnid=4188 2009-10-23T18:47:10-05:00 Step 10: Continue to make amends by examining your life and what you have done to cause hurt to others and then take responsibility for it. http://discipleshiptools.org/apps/articles/default.asp?articleid=43674&columnid=4188 2009-10-23T18:41:31-05:00 Step 9: When we make amends, we have to be careful we do not further injure people or cause strife. For you to be on the road to recovery, you must be willing to forgive and seek others forgiveness.