How Do We Heal?
This short talk considers the bleeding woman in Mark 5, and what the Gospel tells us about how we heal.
Addiction
When the World Fails: Addiction and the Church
What is addiction? How can the Church help? Should the Church help? The answer is yes, and there are some good reasons why.
Powerless… Without God
Me: Spirit of addiction, I renounce you. Get out in the name of Jesus Christ. Spirit: You can’t renounce me, you’re an addict. Me: Yes, I can, because with God Read More
Sermon: Misplaced Faith
The second of this two-part series (following “What Can Christians Learn About Devotion from Addicts?“) considers recovery from addiction, and the flawed belief that just quitting drugs and getting a Read More
What Can Christians Learn About Devotion from Addicts?
If my testimony about my struggle with addiction tells us anything, it’s that addicts know something about devotion. We’re devoted to the wrong thing, certainly. But is there something Christians Read More
Documentary: Church of Felons
This is a good documentary on the drug crisis in rural America– specifically a particular county in Ohio. It explores the history and current situation of four addicts struggling to Read More
Catholic Ministry Uses Eucharist for Healing
Churches have the potential for great work in healing those in recovery. Unfortunately, few realize this potential. One Catholic ministry near Philadelphia began when concerned parishioners attended an early daily Read More
For the Children
We know that addiction affects not just the addict, but the whole family. How do we help the children? “Sesame Street” has a novel approach: a muppet whose mother is Read More
What Is Addiction Treatment?
Cross-posted from djmitchellauthor.com. How is addiction treated in this country? There’s no single answer. There isn’t even a standard for what makes treatment successful. Some measure years of abstinence. Some Read More
The Mystery of Addiction
Cross-posted from djmitchellauthor.com. It’s no secret that addiction is a problem in our society. It’s also no secret that, despite some advances in science, it’s not easy to treat. This Read More