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Upcoming Events
This free community seminar hosted by Livengrin's Family Services Department, will be presented by William J. Lorman, PhD, MSN, PsyNP.

Learn more about addiction and the recovery process from experts in the treatment field.

When: 
Monday, January 11, 2016
6:00PM - 8:00PM

Where:  
Liz Russo is a native of Easton, PA and currently performs standup at festivals, casinos, colleges, and comedy clubs nationwide.

As a recovering alcoholic, in her comedy act, Liz often discusses her struggles with addiction and living in recovery.

January 16th, 2016 will mark Liz Russo's 5 year sober-anniversary and she wants to celebrate with laughter, while also giving back! 

Liz Russo presents a lineup of clean and sober stand-up comics to benefit the non-profit Livengrin Foundation For Addiction Recovery.

When: 
Wednesday, January 13, 2016 at 8:00PM

Where:
101 Founders Way
Bethlehem, PA 18015
Our monthly Alumni 12 Step Meeting in Shannahan Hall. Encourage your friends and fellow Livengrin Alumni to attend.

When:
Sunday, January 17, 2016 at 1:00PM

Where:
4833 Hulmeville Rd.
Bensalem, PA 19020
Livengrin Foundation | 215-638-5200 | Email | Website

Saturday, December 19, 2015

December 19 Chp 33 v13v14v15 TWELVE STEPPING WITH STRENGTH FROM THE PSALMS



THE PROMISE
From heaven the lord looks down and sees all mankind; from His dwelling place He watches all who live on earth- He who forms the hearts of all ,who considers everything they do.
(GODS BIG BOOK)

THE KEY
Step 4 - Make a searching and fearless moral inventory of ourselves.
(NA BIG BOOK)



Our life is made up of experiences whether good or bad.We are a product of society. How we live is the end result of those life experiences . If your heart is full of hurt from painful experiences ,the natural thing to do is find a way to rid yourself of the pain. Society teaches there is something wrong with you and prescribes something to help you cope. Well we all know that is just a lie to you .We end up taking more and more and before you know it we are caught by addiction. Do you really want to be pain free ? There is a way ! The issues of life flow from our hearts even though society tries to convince you it comes from the mind. When your sad what hurts , that's right your heart ! God promises in His word that He always watches over you and when your heart hurts His heart  hurts . His Love for you is without  measure and He wants to take away your hurts .  He will give you supernatural strength to deal with those hurts but you have to work the steps . I call them keys (12 steps) because with Gods supernatural strength you will be able to face those  hurts  .Getting that painful stuff out into the open takes away its power to keep you sad , captive ,and bound. Gods help is so needed in all situations especially when we dig really deep .The stuff in my life was buried deep in my heart and no matter how much I self medicated it would not leave me alone .God gave me the strength to face it all once and for all and the more I exposed it the less and less its grip became. No matter what it is that is making your heart sick ,God already knows . Go to a quiet place and talk it out with God ,then find another human someone trustworthy and get it out of your system .You have been heartsick for way too long and that sickness is robbing you of life.



THE PROMISE
James 5:16 - Confess [your] faults one to another, and pray one for another, that ye may be healed. The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much.(GODS BIG BOOK)

Wednesday, December 16, 2015

Mary’s Song And Mary said:“My soul glorifies the Lord and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior, - Luke 1:46-47 http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Luke1:46-47&version=NIV