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Life is Out of Control

Read more about the article Ponder Action Prayer Challenge: Week 1 Day 1

Ponder Action Prayer Challenge: Week 1 Day 1

  • Post author:Sally Childress
  • Post published:20 May 2025
  • Post category:Resource

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.”…

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Read more about the article What is Really Going On…

What is Really Going On…

  • Post author:Sally Childress
  • Post published:22 April 2025
  • Post category:Blog

"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,…

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Read more about the article I’m So Lonely: Choices and Consequences

I’m So Lonely: Choices and Consequences

  • Post author:Sally Childress
  • Post published:25 March 2025
  • Post category:Blog

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…

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Read more about the article Surrender; A Pathway to Freedom

Surrender; A Pathway to Freedom

  • Post author:Sally Childress
  • Post published:4 March 2025
  • Post category:Blog

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,…

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Read more about the article So, Life is Out of Control

So, Life is Out of Control

  • Post author:Sally Childress
  • Post published:11 February 2025
  • Post category:Blog/Resource

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…

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Read more about the article An Inside Look into Thoughts, Fears and Consequences of an Addict: Part 1

An Inside Look into Thoughts, Fears and Consequences of an Addict: Part 1

  • Post author:Sally Childress
  • Post published:14 January 2025
  • Post category:Blog/News

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…

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