Making All Things New: Restoring Joy to the Sexually Broken
One of my favourite authors in the biblical counselling world is David Powlison. He wrote this hopeful, transformative book for those struggling with sexual sin. I wish I had had…
The Hook of Social Media
Why Is Social Media So Addictive? A Biblical Perspective on the Scroll TrapHave you ever opened Instagram, “just for a second” and found yourself still scrolling 30 minutes later? The…
What Free! Recovery is All About!
Discover the transformative power of Free! Recovery, a UK-based Christian ministry dedicated to helping individuals break free from life-controlling habits like addiction and anxiety. Rooted in the message of Galatians 5:1, this program offers a biblical alternative to traditional recovery models. Through its 10-week course, participants engage in personal reflection, support groups, and spiritual renewal, all aimed at fostering true freedom in Christ. Join countless others who have experienced life-changing support and learn how to confront the choices behind addiction. Explore the journey to lasting freedom today! It is for freedom...
The Proper Place for Biblical Change: The Local Church
In this piece I have included links to a couple of articles/blogs for food for thought. Each of these articles speaks about recovery work being the work of the local…
Phone Addiction; A Real Thing?
A Life-Controlling Trend? Recently I have been thinking more about screen and phone usage. This has been triggered by some lack of sleep and wondering if I have been spending…
Bridging the Gap: Moving Congregations to See the Need for a Support Group Ministry
Why have a support group here? Changing a church culture is not easy. It was never meant to be a "them and us" scenario. Somehow the messy and vulnerable of…
Clothed in Christ: Creative Breakthrough from Alcohol Dependency
"I needed something tangible to remind me... Free! has just ended another 10 week programme of biblical insight and support groups. We had a great combination of past and new…
What is Really Going On…
"But looking back on it, the ethereal affects were just an attempt not to have to deal with the loneliness, the lack of direction, and motivation, and worst of all,…
Excerpts from Battleground of the Mind
Nobody will know... One of the many things we often discuss in Free! Recovery is why and how we are so tempted to indulge our addictive or life-controlling behaviours. This…
The More Perilous Side of Addiction
A Traumatic Start to My Using Journey My mom died in a terrible car crash in 1974. Ninety days later, my dad re-married, far too soon for me. I showed…