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A LOVE LIKE HIS


The Surrendered Yes and the Sacred No
Sometimes the holiest thing you can say is yes to God… and no to everything that tries to take His place. A Yes to Surrender I’ll never...
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He Is Risen: Hope That Doesn’t Depend on the Outcome
Early that morning, Mary stood weeping outside the tomb. She thought it was over. She thought He was gone. She had watched love die in...
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Apr 205 min read
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Good Friday: The Ending That Started It All
A Love Letter to Those Loving Someone Through Addiction The cross didn’t look like victory. It looked like death. Failure. Like love...
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Apr 184 min read
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When Love Gets Twisted: How to Set Boundaries with Addicted Loved Ones Who Use Manipulation
“When love starts to feel like guilt, fear, or control… it’s no longer love. It’s manipulation.” 💔 The Guilt Trap Setting boundaries is...
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Apr 116 min read
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Yes, Even God Set Boundaries: What Scripture Teaches Us About Saying "No"
Boundaries weren’t invented by self-help books—God set the very first one in the Garden. Not to punish, but to protect. Not to restrict, but
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Apr 78 min read
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What If It’s Not Safe to Set Boundaries?
Sometimes setting boundaries can be scary but there are times when it is actually dangerous. Let's talk about it. Let’s just say it out...
jbhoward429
Mar 243 min read
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Better Boundaries: Loving An Addict Without Losing Yourself
A Free Guide to Setting Better Boundaries That Actually Work Have you ever felt completely drained, unsure of where to draw the line with...
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Mar 172 min read
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8 Areas To Surrender: Choose Your Focus For a Peaceful Year Ahead
I don’t believe in New Year’s Resolutions. They’ve never had much lasting impact in my life—at least not beyond a day or two. I’ve found...
jbhoward429
Dec 31, 202410 min read
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7 Things Loved Ones of Addicted Adults Should Refuse to Do This Holiday Season
The holiday season often brings heightened emotions, cherished traditions, and the hope for connection. But for those who have loved ones...
jbhoward429
Dec 17, 20247 min read
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Expectations: The Road to Disappointment and Resentment
Have you ever entered a situation with high hopes, only to walk away feeling hurt, frustrated, or angry because things didn’t go as...
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Dec 11, 20245 min read
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Part 4: 10 Boundaries for a Peaceful Holiday Season with an Addicted Loved One
Holiday Guide for Loved Ones of Addicted Adults The holidays can be a wonderful time to reconnect with loved ones, but when addiction is...
jbhoward429
Nov 21, 20244 min read
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Q&A: When Setting Boundaries Feels Unsafe
Reader Response: Could you cover how to deal with the worry that goes with setting boundaries when you fear a violent reaction or...
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Nov 19, 20243 min read
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Part 3: Setting Boundaries for a Peaceful Holiday Season
Holiday Guide For Loved Ones of Addicted Adults Navigating the holidays with an addicted loved one (ALO) can be challenging, especially...
jbhoward429
Nov 18, 20244 min read
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Part 2: Setting Specific, Realistic, Heartfelt Goals
Holiday Guide for Loved Ones of Addicted Adults This article is the second in a series. To read the first article press the button below....
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Nov 13, 20246 min read
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Part 1:Setting Personal Goals for Peaceful Holidays!
A Guide for Loved Ones of Addicted Adults The holidays can be a season of joy, warmth, and love, yet for families impacted by addiction,...
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Nov 4, 20247 min read
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Day 30 Prayers for Forgiveness from Others
Pray that those they have hurt can find it in their hearts to forgive them. Matthew 6:14-15 "For if you forgive other people when they...
jbhoward429
Sep 30, 20245 min read
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Day 29 Prayers for Peace
Pray for inner peace to replace the chaos and anxiety that addiction brings. John 14:27 "Peace I leave with you; My peace I give you. I...
jbhoward429
Sep 29, 20243 min read
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Day 28 Prayers for Forgiveness
Pray that they seek God’s forgiveness for past mistakes and that He helps them forgive themselves. Acts 3:19 "Repent, then, and turn to...
jbhoward429
Sep 28, 20244 min read
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Day 27 Prayers for Perseverance
Pray for perseverance to keep going, even when the journey is tough. James 1:12 "Blessed is the one who perseveres under trial because,...
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Sep 28, 20243 min read
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Day 26 Prayers for Financial Stability
Ask for financial stability and wisdom in managing resources. 2 Corinthians 9:8 "And God is able to bless you abundantly, so that in all...
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Sep 26, 20245 min read
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