Addiction Recovery and the Cry of the Broken Heart
Reflections on Psalm 51 There are moments in recovery when words fail. When excuses are gone, self-justification collapses, and all that remains is the honest cry of a weary soul.…
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...
70 Day Ponder Action Prayer Challenge: Week 3 Day 1
This week's post is an excerpt from the 70 Day Ponder Action Prayer Challenge Devotional free for download and upload to Kindle here: WEEK 3 DAY 1 …
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…
Sexual Sanity for Men (re-creating your mind in a crazy culture) by David White: A Personal Review
After arriving in London to help those with addictive and life controlling behaviours in 2015, it became apparent that I, John, needed to begin a Men’s Sexual Issues Support group. …
A Couple of Radio Shows
John and I have done several radio shows in our journey with Free! Recovery and John prior to this with Celebrate Recovery radio plus a podcast with Christianity Explored and…
Ponder Action Prayer Challenge: Week 1 Day 1
WEEK 1 DAY 1 “It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery.”…
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…
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…
I’m So Lonely: Choices and Consequences
Jan could easily be sitting next to you in church and you wouldn't know it...She is caught up in a life-controlling issue but it is quite hidden. Sometimes people get…
Paddy’s Story: Alcohol and Finding Escape From the Pain
Last Week... Last week, we heard a radical story linked with alcohol and leading to severe consequences. This week, the victim of an angry alcoholic father turns to alcohol to…
Surrender; A Pathway to Freedom
Through God’s Grace and Power, I surrender and I change (a sweet deal!) Today's post begins with a quote on surrender and a prayer. It was written by a participant,…
Some thoughts on a Recovery Ministry
This week I am delighted to introduce another new writer to our blog team, Sue Arnold. The following piece is an insightful inside look at a recovery ministry. Sue has…
So, Life is Out of Control
This Week's Blog is a section from Session 1 of our 10 Week Course. Do you feel as if your life is out of control?What is the first thought you…
“I Want to “Fix” but I Need to Facilitate
The Qualities of a Facilitator A person who:Is a learner.Has a compassionate heart.Has good listening skillsHas a deep relationship with the Lord.Has a prayer life.As a facilitator, having a heart…
Relational Estrangement: Could a 6 year old’s shame be a cause of future drug use?
Drug Use Begins Somewhere In this very frank account, John has pinpointed a moment of trauma in his life that, in looking back, led to his future drug use. I…
An Inside Look into Thoughts, Fears and Consequences of an Addict Part 2
Consequences of a Life of Using This post is the second part of Pete's very personal and courageously vulnerable writing . Pete has listed the destructive nature of his using,…
An Inside Look into Thoughts, Fears and Consequences of an Addict: Part 1
Consequences of Using This piece today is an incredibly frank look at an addict's thinking and motivation. I find it an immensely courageous look at personal thought patterns, actions and…
New Year’s Read; 5 Books to Help Combat Life-Controlling Habits
Useful Books to Help Combat Life-Controlling Habits. I thought I would start this new year by sharing 5 books that help shed light on the struggle with addictive behaviours. I,…
5 Themes; 5 Thoughts this Christmas
So you've made it to Christmas Eve... So you've made it to Christmas Eve, you are either with close family, friends or going to be tomorrow. You have pretty fluctuating…
Why I Love Support Groups
A 10 Year Learning Curve When I first sat in a support group setting I had no idea what I was getting into. It was 2014 and although this setting…
The Lies we Believe
Excerpt: 70 Day Ponder Action Prayer ChallengeWeek 7 Day 3(Available for free download www.free-recovery.org) “It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, anddo not let…
From The Depths to a Spacious Place
We have all made choices in our lives that we regret, but even the worst of circumstances that are created by our own choices, the Lord can, and will use…
Addiction, History and the Local Church Part One
WORDS Recently, I came across a recent history of how the subject of addiction has been viewed and treated over the last few centuries. I thought I would write a…
Hello Family! The Vital Component!
At Free! Recovery the first welcome, as someone walked into the room, was, and still is, vital. Addictions and life-controlling behaviours flourish in isolation. Think about yourself for a moment;…