Category Archives: COMMIT: Surrender and commit to God since God is in control

Articles identify with the COMMIT step of authentic recovery

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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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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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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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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Problem Solving & Conflict Resolution God’s Way

by Steven Gledhill for FREEdom from Medom Project When troubles come your way, consider it an opportunity for great joy. The Apostle Paul, James 2:1 Please respond to the following questions: How do you manage anxiety and stress? What do you do, specifically? … Continue reading

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Understanding to Overcome Thinking Problems

by Steven Gledhill for FREEdom from MEdom Project President Barack Obama, in 2008, said the following: “I was so obsessed with me and the reasons I might be dissatisfied that I couldn’t focus on other people… Whenever I take wrong … Continue reading

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Recovery from Addiction God’s Way

“Set free? When was I ever addicted? What does it mean, ‘addicted to me’?” by Steven Gledhill for FREEdom from MEdom Project Do you feel like your world is caving in on you? Do you ever wonder, “Is this all there … Continue reading

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