by Jodie Stevens | Jan 18, 2024 | Bible and Theology, Emotional Difficulties & Addiction, Forgiveness, Hope, Psychology and Personal Growth |
In the world of relationships, challenges unfold in complex and deeply personal ways. One such challenge, shrouded in silence and stigma, is the impact of porn addiction on marriage. In this blog post we dive into the powerful narrative shared in a recent podcast...
by Jodie Stevens | Jan 9, 2024 | Bible and Theology, Choices, Emotional Difficulties & Addiction, Happiness, Psychology and Personal Growth |
As January unfolds, many individuals find themselves participating in Dry January, a month-long commitment to abstain from alcohol. While the focus here is on alcohol, the principles discussed can be applied to various substances or habits one may seek to reduce or...
by Jodie Stevens | Dec 11, 2023 | Bible and Theology, Emotional Difficulties & Addiction, Psychology and Personal Growth |
Defining Addiction: Scientifically, addiction is considered a brain disorder, marked by compulsive engagement with a substance (substance addiction) or behavior (process addiction) resulting in rewarding stimuli. Yet, most people’s experiences reveal a deeper...
by Jodie Stevens | Jun 6, 2023 | Bible and Theology, Emotional Difficulties & Addiction, Psychology and Personal Growth |
I drank like an alcoholic for years in my teens up until my early thirties. I used Marijuana daily too. Toward the end of my addiction, I tried all sorts of methods to stop…unsuccessfully. It wasn’t just the drugs and alcohol I was powerless to quit, in fact they were...
by Jodie Stevens | May 1, 2021 | Bible and Theology, Emotional Difficulties & Addiction, Happiness, Love, Psychology and Personal Growth |
Have you ever known someone who refused to accept responsibility for their part in anything? When you tried to point out a mistake, they always blamed someone else or some circumstance outside of themselves. They were always the victim and never to blame. If we look...
by Jodie Stevens | Feb 10, 2021 | Bible and Theology, Emotional Difficulties & Addiction, Hope |
“Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because the testing of your faith produces perseverance. Let perseverance finish it’s work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything” (James...