Author Archives: Steven Gledhill

Revolutionary Transformation (Evidence for Faith)

by Steven Gledhill for FREEdom from MEdom Project What does it take to experience change and feel better—be better? Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to … Continue reading

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Caged by Shame (Redemptive Healing)

by Steven Gledhill for FREEdom from MEdom Project The two-headed enemy of recovery is our sin nature and the devil himself. This enemy had a baby, and called it ‘shame’. Shame sets out to hold recovering sin addicts in captivity. … Continue reading

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Religion’s Regret

by Steven Gledhill for FREEdom From MEdom Project Pure and genuine religion in the sight of God the Father means caring for orphans and widows in their distress and refusing to let the world corrupt you. James 1:27 (NLT) For … Continue reading

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Stock Exchange: A Sound Investment Strategy

by Steven Gledhill for FREEdom from MEdom Project “The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field. When a man found it, he hid it again, and then in his joy went and sold all he had and … Continue reading

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Letting Go: The Isaac Principle

by Steven Gledhill for FREEdom from MEdom Project The problem of addiction to sin and its underlying selfish ambition is that our addictions are the product of idolizing and therefore worshiping self. This is the MEdom condition each of us … Continue reading

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One Head, One Body (Where His Heart Is)

by Steven Gledhill for FREEdom from MEdom Project God has put the body together, giving greater honor to the parts that lacked it, so that there should be no division in the body, but that its parts should have equal … Continue reading

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Fool or Free? Dead or Alive?

by Steven Gledhill for FREEdom from MEdom Project And if Christ has not been raised, then your faith is useless and you are still guilty of your sins. In that case, all who have died believing in Christ are lost! And if … Continue reading

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Better to Give? Better How? Better for Who?

by Steven Gledhill for FREEdom from MEdom Series We have likely all heard it. Possibly first from a parent, or a grandparent, or a teacher, or someone. “It is better to give than to receive.” The question is better for … Continue reading

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Waiting on God Waiting on Me

by Steven Gledhill for FREEdom from MEdom Project Why is it that I will pray for something and then feel like I am waiting and waiting for some kind of response? What is the hold-up? Is God even paying attention? … Continue reading

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The Lord’s Prayer

by Steven Gledhill for FREEdom from MEdom Project This beautiful example given to us by Jesus Christ (Matthew 6:9-13) is the model for how to pray. When you are feeling stuck and don’t have the words to pray, simply repeat … Continue reading

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Role Model for Recovery

by Steven Gledhill for FREEdom from MEdom Project Jesus said, “You are truly my disciples if you keep obeying my teachings. And you will know the truth and the truth will set you free.” What is true about Jesus is … Continue reading

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Authority of Transcendent God

by Steven Gledhill for FREEdom from MEdom Project What do you believe—really believe—about God today? What we believe about God depends entirely on our perception of God—our God view, meaning how we see Him. We struggle to trust God when we do … Continue reading

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New Life Paradox, Part 1: Forces of Nature at War

by Steven Gledhill for FREEdom from MEdom Project For someone new to recovery this will be what disciples of Jesus indicated was, and is, a difficult teaching. For someone experienced in a disciplined lifestyle of committed recovery, this is a … Continue reading

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New Life Paradox, Part 2: Feeding on the Savior

by Steven Gledhill for FREEdom from MEdom Project For someone new to recovery this will be what disciples of Jesus indicated was, and is, a difficult teaching. For someone experienced in a disciplined lifestyle of committed recovery, this is a difficult … Continue reading

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Who (What) Are You Looking For? It’s a Jungle Out There!

by Steven Gledhill for FREEdom from MEdom Project “Why are you crying? Who are you looking for?” The Adventure Imagine that you are walking through a jungle. There are trees and vegetation in every direction as far as your eyes … Continue reading

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My American Idol (gods of addiction)

by Steven Gledhill for FREEdom from MEdom Project My addiction to me is in fact idolatry. Being that I happen to be American, I suppose you could say then that I am an “American Idol” meaning that I am my … Continue reading

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Thirsty? (Never Thirst Again!)

by Steven Gledhill for FREEdom from MEdom Project (Inspired by a sermon by Pastor Fran Leeman, LifeSpring Community Church, Plainfield, IL) Jesus said, “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied.” Matthew 5:6 If an … Continue reading

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What Do You Want… Really? (Measuring Gain & Loss, Risk & Reward?)

by Steven Gledhill for FREEdom from MEdom Project “There are only two kinds of people in the end: those who say to God, “Thy will be done,” and those to whom God says, in the end, “Thy will be done.” —C.S. … Continue reading

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Intervention from the Heartbreak

by Steven Gledhill for FREEdom from MEdom Project It is Monday, July 5th today. Here in the US of A we just celebrated our independence (yesterday). I spent some time earlier today cleaning out my garage. Temperatures were in the upper … Continue reading

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Accuracy & Authority of God’s Word

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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