STEP WORK

JUST FOR TODAY JULY 19 2016

STEP 7. Humbly asked Him to remove our shortcomings.

Ephesians 4:31 Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, outcry and slander, along with every form of malice.

By Joseph Dickerson/Recovery Connections

STEP WORK

JUST FOR TODAY JULY 18 2016

STEP 4 Made a searching and fearless moral inventory of ourselves!

Jeremiah 17:10 "I the LORD search the heart and examine the mind, to reward each person according to their conduct, according to what their deeds deserve."

By Joseph Dickerson / Recovery Connections

Recovery-focused sober housing option to debut at MU this fall

Recovery-focused sober housing option to debut at MU this fall: This fall, eight University of Missouri students recovering from alcohol and substance abuse will have a recovery-focused housing option.

Later this month a new group of hurting and broken young men and women will arrive here at His Mansion. July 2016 Newsletter  Dan B. My Kingdom or His           I heard about His Mansion in a guest lecture by Michael Tso at Wheaton College. I couldn't explain why, but from that moment I felt a strong calling to serve for a year at His Mansion.      As a child, I was greatly wounded during my parents' divorce. As a teenager, I continued to deal with the painful aftermath of my parents' divorce. I had trouble understanding what real love looked like.       I came to know Christ at a young age, but I didn't fully understand my salvation until later in life. As young adult, I began taking my faith more seriously, but I still had real difficulty trusting God.   Click here to read more.  Healing in the Context of Community        Is God calling you to minister  to broken people struggling with  addiction (chemical or sexual),  eating disorders, trauma,  or any other life-controlling behaviors?    Join us for our Healing in the Context of Community (HCC) course from October 15th-21st. You will learn how to serve those hurting in your community as well as experience how God is freeing men and women from those very bonds here on The Hill.     During your time in HCC, you will attend training courses designed for people like you who have a desire to love and serve hurting and broken men and women.       The classes will cover: lay-counseling  inner healing  addiction and recovery family dynamics medications and mental health    You will also have the opportunity to join those who are currently seeking God's restoration at His Mansion during communal meals, free time, and worship throughout the week. For more information or to download the application, go to  hismansion.com/hmi/hcc    Click Here to Give

STAY CONNECTED:

“The brain can change for the better. Find the tools that work for you as you face everyday challenges to sustain sobriety and a healthy lifestyle.” —Mike Logan, an anger management counselor from Rockford, Illinois, and owner of the Facebook page Your Recovering Brain Read more in "This Is Your Brain on Recovery."

For those in recovery, brain fitness may be even more important than for those who don’t struggle with addiction. After all, the brain is the organ that controls our ability to say yes and no. It is the center of the addictive voice and where the mysteries of depression and joy reside. The good news is that, more than ever, tools and information about how to take care of our brains are helping enhance the recovery experience. Whether you're enhancing brain fitness through reading a science fiction novel or coding a website, show your recovering brain some love this week: July 13 is Embrace Your Geekness Day! RENEW EVERY DAY

From Drunk and Dying to Authentic and Thriving Raised in South Carolina and born to question everything, including her sexual identity, Temple Hayes turned to spirit to pull her from the car wrecks of abuse and alcohol addiction. Today, as a new thought global leader, she’s showing others how to be exactly who they are and live the life their hearts' desire. Demystifying Postpartum Addiction Postpartum addiction is rarely spoken of, yet a number of new mothers find themselves turning to drugs and alcohol in an effort to cope with the demands of motherhood. Patrick Kennedy on The Axe Files Former Rep. Patrick Kennedy opens up about addiction and pushes for mental health reform. Renew provides relevant and engaging information and resources to help individuals recovering from drug and alcohol addiction and their loved ones create and embrace a healthy lifestyle.

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