Meditations on "Truth"

In this season of the year we prepare our hearts for the annual celebration of Christ’s birth.

The slogan “Guilt – the gift that keeps on giving” is often mentioned in recovery circles.

To be flexible means that we are adaptable and willing to yield when circumstances require short or long-term change.

When we are not feeling good about ourselves or our performance and someone takes the time to encourage us with kind words, we immediately start to feel better.

As we remember service men and women who served our nation in times of war and trouble, it's good also to be mindful of words from the Bible that describe God's help in our time of need.

Reading the following Psalm is a great way to start the day.

Members of Alcoholics Anonymous are encouraged to regularly read "The Big Book" which gives a helpful foundation for living sober.

The exact nature of our wrongs is rooted in the lie that our problems are caused by what is around us rather than what is within us.

When we are in a place of despair, we often cry out to God for help but wonder if He is really listening.

Sometimes we choose not to bless someone because we judge them as unworthy.

An important character strength to develop is tolerance – being patient, understanding, and accepting of something different.

Many of us lost our true identity because we grew up in dysfunctional families and were forced to assume survival roles.