This episode is especially for family members of those struggling under addiction. How can you help your loved one who is struggling? What can you do when you feel helpless? Pastor Mike's mother is sharing from her experience as the mother of an addict. As always you can reach Pastor Mike at:mikelifeaddictionrecovery@gmail.com
It is amazing that God offers us not only all we need to get by in life but He offers us an abundance of all we need. Pastor Mike talks about this truth in today's episode. Check out the LIFE website here:https://www.lifeaddictionrecovery.com/Purchase the newly released 40 lesson addiction recovery workbook here:https://store.bookbaby.com/book/LIFE-MINISTRIESPastor Mike can be reached at:mikelifeaddictionrecovery@gmail.com
We are taking a look at Ephesians 6 in this episode. How should we dress for battle and for victory? What does the armor of someone in recovery look like spiritually? Don't be a spiritual streaker but take time to be fully dressed for this battle.Pastor Mike can be reached at mikelifeadddictionrecovery@gmail.com
We have the resources available to us to walk in freedom! AS we trust God, placing our faith in Christ, God offers us unseen realities which guarantee to us the victory over addictions. Pastor Mike can be reached at mikelifeaddictionrecovery@gmail.com
Obedience could be the greatest discipline in a Christian's life. It is not enough to hear God's Word but we must yield and apply God's truth to our lives. If you desire to walk in freedom be committed to living God's way.Pastor Mike can be reached at mikelifeaddictionrecovery@gmail.com
As we look to Jesus we can learn how to overcome the temptations that come upon us. Jesus is the Victor and through Him we become Victors too! Relapse does not have to be part of your recovery.Pastor Dixon can be reached at mikelifeaddictionrecovery@gmail.com
It today's episode Pastor Dixon talks about the battlefield of the mind. The enemy attacks us in our thoughts. We must renew our minds, put off the lies and put on the truth of what God says. This means seeing God, seeing yourself, and viewing others the way that God does.Pastor Mike can be reached at mikelifeaddictionrecovery@gmail.comWebsite: lifeaddictionrecovery.com
Anger begins in the heart! This includes the manner in which you are thinking. Do you want to change your behavior? Then begin by changing your thinking, better yet begin with a heart change.Pastor Mike can be reached at mikelifeaddictionrecovery@gmail.com
In the last episode Pastor Mike talked about being "dead" in Christ. The person you were before you came to faith in Jesus is now dead. However, the influence of that old person is still there and that creates a struggle as we strive to live a life that is honoring to God. In this episode we discuss the next truth, since the old man is dead, there is now a new person empowered by God to live for Him. You can overcome!Pastor Mike Dixon can be reached at:mikelifeaddictionrecovery@gmail.com
As Christians we are challenged to keep the old man, with his/her lies, faulty thinking, and evil tendencies, in the grave. Scripture teaches that the person we were before coming to faith in Christ is now dead in Christ. We have been resurrected with NEW LIFE in us! God doesn't simply remodel the old person. No! The old person is dead. God makes us new! Here is the good news! I now have the power in the new man to overcome the influence of that old man.Pastor Mike can be reached at lifeaddictionrecovery@gmail.com
I am so mad I could ____________, You fill in the blank. We all deal with anger issues. Anger is an emotional response to a perceived threat in life. How do you respond? How should you respond?Pastor Mike can be reached at:mikelifeaddictionrecovery@gmail.com
Are you a WWD? Listen to today's podcast and be challenged to change!Pastor Dixon can be reached at:mikelifeaddictionrecovery@gmail.com
God has promised a future that is bright for His people. Your future is not filled with your yesterdays. Your future is full of God. This is a pre-recorded message that Pastor Dixon preached at Winterville Baptist Church on May 24, 2020.Pastor Mike Dixon can be reached at:mikelifeaddictionrecovery@gmail.com
What is it that you want out of life? What is the one thing that you are striving to achieve? Personal happiness? Wealth? Recognition? Your answer to that question reveals a great deal about your heart focus which affects your recovery. God created us with a purpose in mind. If you are not living to fulfill that purpose for which you were created than your life will be in dysfunction.Pastor Dixon can be reached at mikelifeaddictionrecovery@gmail.com
Truth does set you free! Renew your mind with what God says! In this episode Pastor Dixon brings biblical truth from Genesis 50 about putting your past behind you, believing what God says is true, and living in God's grace. STOP BELIEVING THE LIES!This episode is sponsored by Tucker's Lawn Care, tuckerslc@icloud.com, 252-341-9968If you are in the Winterville, NC area and need landscaping or yard work contact Mike and Kristi Tucker.Pastor Dixon can be reached at mikelifeaddictionrecovery@gmail.com
This episode is a biblical message that Pastor preached on May 10, 2020, Mother's Day. It is amazing whom God chooses to use and what He is able to do through a person's life. If you look to God in faith, trust Him, and seek His will for your life, you will be amazed at what He can accomplish. Pastor Mike can be reached at mikelifeaddictionrecovery@gmail.com
Where do you look for help when your struggles almost overwhelm you? When things seem hopeless and impossible where do you turn? Often we are limited by what our physical eyes can see without regard to the unseen realities around us. In today's episode Pastor Dixon shares an online worship service that he led at Winterville Baptist Church. The message is from 2 Kings 6 and reminds us that we have resources which God has already provided for us to live addiction free! Pastor Dixon can be reached at lifeaddictionrecovery@gmail.com
In this episode Pastor Mike shares how we can be equipped to overcome fear. Often fear is a major factor in relapse and substance abuse disorders. God's Word shows us how we can be victorious over fear in our lives, thus better equipping us to live addiction free. Pastor Mike can be reached at mikelifeaddictionrecovery@gmail.com.
Pastor Mike shares a message from Luke 8:22-25 today. Often troubles and storms that come upon us, especially those that are sudden, can cause us to relapse. Instead of allowing these times to cause us to stumble we should see what God is doing in the midst of these times. God is making us stronger and bringing us into victory as we walk through those storms of life faithful to Him, to His promises, His Presence, relying on His power.
Pastor Mike offers some biblical truths that will help you thrive through the COVID-19 pandemic or any crisis. It is so easy to turn back, falling back into old patterns of life, when suddenly things change in our lives. We must be equipped and guarded so that we do not fall back. The Coronavirus situation has caused so much in our society to change suddenly. Our routines are disrupted, society has almost come to a stand-still, businesses have closed, and we are all wondering how this will end. How do we deal with all this? Listen to this episode! Pastor Mike can be reached at lifeaddictionrecovery@gmail.com.