In this skit, packed with humor and depth, The Skit Guys dig into what the Serenity Prayer is all about. As one man prays the prayer, God challenges him to understand what the words actually mean, and to actually mean the words he says.
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Walls
Originally posted at: http://www.theresstillhope.org
In the second century A.D., in what is now northern England, occupying Roman forces built Hadrian’s Wall – a stone wall that ran from coast to coast, spanning the entire width of the island. The purpose was to protect Britannia from northern invaders.
In the seventh century B.C., a series of lengthy walls were erected, known today as the Great Wall of China. They were built on the northern edges of Chinese states to protect against invaders from Asia.
Walls were equally common during biblical times. For Solomon, walls were a metaphor for protection of people from carnal conquest. He wrote, “Whoever has no rule over his own spirit is like a city, broken down, without walls” (Proverbs 25:28).
Winston Churchill said it well. “The power of man has grown in every sphere, except over himself.”
Recovery Step: Erect the walls necessary to protect your family, your recovery, and your heart.
The Sensitive Drill Sergeant – SNL
A tough drill sergeant (Will Ferrell) with a secret sensitive side orders his soldiers (David Spade, Tim Meadows, Tracy Morgan, Chris Parnell) to give him advice about his love life. [Season 24, 1998]
Castimonia Retreat – Registration Open for Castimonia Members – One More Week
Just one more week before we open registration to the general recovery community!
If you’re part of the Castimonia family and have been thinking about attending, now is the time to make your plans. We look forward to another incredible weekend of Christ-centered recovery, fellowship, and growth.
We can’t wait to see what God has in store for this year’s retreat.
Sufferings
Originally posted at: http://www.theresstillhope.org
There are two kinds of sufferings that are painful to the core – the suffering that comes from a life of addiction and the suffering that comes from being married to an addict. But know this – it doesn’t last forever.
Mother Teresa said, “The sufferings of this world are like a bad night in an inconvenient hotel.”
Paul added, “For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worth comparing with the glory that is to be revealed to us” (Romans 8:18).
Here’s an idea – create a gratitude list. Make a list of the things that are still right in your life. Include everything – your health, relationships, finances, home, family, friends, and faith. And remind yourself – the next time you get down – that your worst days will pass. They will be swallowed up in victory.
Recovery Step: For every day of suffering on earth, you will have a thousand years of celebration in heaven. Things may be hard right now. But they won’t stay that way.
