Sometimes life is hard. Things happen; loss of a job, home, friend or loved one, canât pay the bills, a betrayal, sickness, addictionâŠserious things that can discourage and overwhelm us. The Pilgrims…
Inspiration
What is Luke 1:31 quoting? Why, Old Testament prophecy! This is the chosen time! And, as such, scripture tells what the Son of God will be known as – the sweet name…
Itâs an understatement to say that I count myself blessed in so many ways. I am extremely blessed because of my relationship with my children. Why? Because I was incarcerated for seven…
I have worked with people struggling with addiction for the past eighteen years. In that time, I have noticed that a lot of shame is attached to people who struggle with addiction.…
We caught up with Bobbi-Jo at the office of Healing House in Kansas City last June. Sheâs been a friend of Reach UP, giving away thousands of magazines throughout each year to…
I was a liar, a loser, and a thief. I was a drug addict and alcoholic. I stole from my friends and my family. Thatâs who I was. It is not…
My friend, Have you ever watched a boxing match? I can remember the cute twinkle in my sweet grandmaâs eyes when I caught her watching boxing. I never would have guessed that…
My coffee cup says, âChaos Coordinator.â Life at work and home does not follow a tidy pattern. I am good at organizing, but you couldnât tell by looking at my office or…
When you go through a difficult event, especially in childhood, some of your thinking and emotions can get stuck in that event. Though you go on with your life, parts of you…