“A Most Practical Book”
My eyes have been opened to dimensions of addiction I never knew about. One of the most practical books I have read in a long while, I expect to use Read More
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The Problem with Religion
Religion is powerful. It has justified and motivated wars that have killed millions of people. And it has moved people to great social change, from nonviolent movements like the abolition Read More
Miracles Among Us?
Do you see miracles in the world? I do. Every person who recovers from addiction is evidence of God’s work in the world. That may be the best reason why Read More
Newsletter October 2020
The people walking in darkness have seen a great light; on those living in the land of deep darkness a light has dawned. –Isaiah 9:2 It’s Official! On October 11, D.J. Read More
D.J. Mitchell Installed as Special Minister
D.J. Mitchell (left) was installed as a Special Minister with Virginia Mennonite Conference on October 11, 2020 at New Song Anabaptist Fellowship. Pastor Basil Marin led the service, and D.J.’s Read More
In-Person Meetings are on the horizon
We tried internet meetings. They didn’t work. It’s hard to build trust between people who have never met! Now we’re planning a return to F2F meetings– socially distanced of course. Read More
The Soul of an Addict: Now available from the publisher
D.J.’s new book, The Soul of an Addict, is now available direct from his publishing company, as well as from Amazon and Barnes & Noble. The book has been highly praised Read More
Contribution Page Fixed
I’ve been getting reports that our donation page wasn’t working. I think I finally figured out how to fix it! If you have a problem, please let me know!!
Change your habits, change your mind
The word “repent” comes from a Greek word that also gives us “metanoia”–transformation. How do we transform? We change our habits! That’s not as easy as it sounds, but it Read More
Dealing with Depression
Depression can make us feel like we can’t do the very things we need to do to get better. What can we do about it? First, recognize where our depression Read More