Lilka Finley Raphael
Pride goes before destruction, And a haughty spirit before a fall. -- Proverbs 16:18 (NKJV)Pride is deceptive. It inflates egos, is self-serving, and has no regard for other people. Pride excuses immoral behavior and perpetuates a lie of self-reliance. No wonder there are over a hundred scriptures that caution us...
In the heart of our bustling city lies a deeply troubled soul battling a relentless adversary— drug abuse. A once vibrant and promising individual finds himself trapped in the suffocating clutches of addiction. With each passing day, the grip tightens, leaving scars on both body and spirit.The journey to this...
Finding happiness can often seem elusive in a world filled with uncertainty, challenges, and negativity. In line with this, negative thinking or pessimism is a leading cause of depression. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), approximately 280 million people worldwide have depression, a leading factor in the death of...
At a typical Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) meeting, members are often given sobriety chips to commemorate their milestones of abstinence from alcohol.AA chips are small, round tokens given to people in recovery, kind of like a proof of living one day at a time. Sobriety coins symbolize time without substance use,...
In these unruly times, many people wonder about idolatry as the root of addiction.The departure from the divine path of conduct prescribed by God is growing. Prayer, church attendance, family bonding, and community service have become rare occurrences for many. Instead, our society is increasingly enticed by the allures of...
We often hear about divine healing, but wonder how it can cure many people caught in substance abuse.Drug dependency is an alarming worldwide crisis, affecting countless households. The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) stated in their 2023 World Drug Report that around 296 million individuals consumed drugs...