Author Archives: Steve Gledhill

TWIRL 020—Examine Anger & Resentment

Posted on December 15, 2010 by Steve Gledhill

This Week In Recovery Lesson Examine Anger and Resentment Since you have heard about Jesus and have learned the truth that comes from him, throw off your old sinful nature and your former way of life, which is corrupted by … Continue reading →

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Accuracy & Authority of Scripture

Posted on December 8, 2010 by Steve Gledhill

The most effective tool in experiencing revelation and knowledge of the will of God for your life each day is by way of His written word in Scripture, aptly referred to as the Word of God. If you happen to … Continue reading →

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12 Steps & Beatitudes

Posted on December 8, 2010 by Steve Gledhill

The Beatitudes   The Steps Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.    1. We… admitted we were powerless over our addictions and/or difficulties; that our lives had become unmanageable. Blessed are those who … Continue reading →

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TWRAC 019 (12/8/10): Problem Solving & Conflict Resolution

Posted on December 8, 2010 by Steve Gledhill

This Week’s Recovery Application Challenge Be sure to complete TWIRL 019 before continuing this TWRAC activity Effective Problem-Solving & Conflict Resolution Prayer is the first step in effective conflict resolution and productive problem solving. Having discovered and learned tools for empowered … Continue reading →

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TWIRL 019 (12/8/10): Problem Solving & Conflict Resolution

Posted on December 8, 2010 by Steve Gledhill

This Week in Recovery Lesson Effective Problem-Solving & Conflict Resolution When troubles come your way, consider it an opportunity for great joy. James 1:2 Please respond to the following questions: How do you manage anxiety and stress? What do you … Continue reading →

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TWRAC 018 (11/30/10): Relationship NOT Religion

Posted on November 30, 2010 by Steve Gledhill

This Week’s Recovery Application Challenge Be sure to complete this week’s TWIRL 018 before continuing with TWRAC 018. Relationship NOT Religion Step 3 of the twelve steps says: “Made a decision to turn our will and our lives over to … Continue reading →

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TWIRL 018 (11/30/10): Relationship NOT Religion

Posted on November 30, 2010 by Steve Gledhill

This Week In Recovery Lesson Relationship NOT Religion Whatever the truth is, truth is truth, and it is what it is. Whether we believe it or not, does not change what is absolutely true, and therefore real. May you pursue … Continue reading →

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TWRAC 017 (11/24/10): Walking on Water in Recovery

Posted on November 24, 2010 by Steve Gledhill

This Week’s Recovery Application Challenge Be sure to complete TWIRL 017 before continuing this TWRAC activity Walking On Water in Recovery Pastor Fran Leeman (LifeSpring Community Church, Plainfield, IL) spoke about Peter walking on water out to Jesus. Peter and the … Continue reading →

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TWIRL 017 (11/24/10): Walking on Water in Recovery

Posted on November 24, 2010 by Steve Gledhill

This Week In Recovery Lesson Walking on Water in Recovery Now immediately Jesus had His disciples get into the boat and go before Him to the other side. And when He sent the multitudes away, He went up to the … Continue reading →

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TWRAC 016 (11/16/10): Overcoming Guilt & Shame

Posted on November 16, 2010 by Steve Gledhill

This Week’s Recovery Application Challenge Be sure to complete TWIRL 016 before continuing this TWRAC activity Overcoming Guilt and Shame “When our hearts condemn us, God is greater than our hearts.” (1 John 3:20) In order grasp the proper perspective … Continue reading →

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TWIRL 016 (11/16/10): Overcoming Guilt & Shame

Posted on November 16, 2010 by Steve Gledhill

This Week In Recovery Lesson Overcoming Guilt and Shame Jesus Christ came to earth to identify with the human experience, to die as a sacrifice for our self-centered ‘me’dom problem. Nailed to the cross with Jesus was every mistake we ever … Continue reading →

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TWRAC 015 (11/10/10): Stages of Change in Recovery

Posted on November 9, 2010 by Steve Gledhill

This Week’s Recovery Application Challenge If you have not done so already, please complete TWIRL 015 prior to beginning TWRAC 015. Stages of Change in Recovery We may have jumped the gun a bit talking about stages of change in … Continue reading →

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TWIRL 015 (11/10/10): Stages of Change in Recovery

Posted on November 9, 2010 by Steve Gledhill

This Week In Recovery Lesson Stages of Change in Recovery The changes in the lives of recovering people tend to occur in stages, from not being ready to acknowledge that a problem even exists, to actively doing whatever it takes … Continue reading →

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Lord’s Prayer

Posted on November 8, 2010 by Steve Gledhill
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Serenity Prayer

Posted on November 8, 2010 by Steve Gledhill
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TWIRL 014 (11/2/10)

Posted on November 2, 2010 by Steve Gledhill

This Week In Recovery Lesson Transformative Recovery: Outside In/Inside Out While God’s love for us is unconditional, the quality of relationship we have with God is conditional. This is evident throughout Scripture. Relationships always have a when-then quality to them. When … Continue reading →

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TWRAC 014 (11/2/10)

Posted on November 2, 2010 by Steve Gledhill

This Week’s Recovery Application Challenge If you have not done so already, please complete TWIRL 014 prior to beginning TWRAC 014. Transformative Recovery: Outside In/Inside Out Therefore, I urge you, brothers, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as … Continue reading →

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Recovery Scripture 00027

Posted on November 2, 2010 by Steve Gledhill

Matthew 5:1-14 (NLT) 5 God blesses those who are humble, for they will inherit the whole earth. 6 God blesses those who hunger and thirst for justice, for they will be satisfied. 7 God blesses those who are merciful, for … Continue reading →

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Recovery Scripture 00026

Posted on November 2, 2010 by Steve Gledhill

1 Peter 3:8-18 (NLT) 8 Finally, all of you should be of one mind. Sympathize with each other. Love each other as brothers and sisters. Be tenderhearted, and keep a humble attitude. 9 Don’t repay evil for evil. Don’t retaliate with insults … Continue reading →

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Recovery Scripture 00025

Posted on November 2, 2010 by Steve Gledhill

James 1:19-20 My dear brothers and sisters, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry, because human anger does not produce the righteousness that God desires.

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