Denial can seem like a helpful way to get through difficult situations and circumstances. But in the long run it keep us stuck in misery and robs us life. Coming out of denial is the first step. This lesson covers what denial really does and why it can be hard to admit it.
Celebrate Recovery-Lesson 2 Powerless
September 15, 2023 • Sarah Burton, CR Director
When we are able to recognize that we are powerless in the big scheme of things, we put ourselves into position to receive healing from our hurts, hang-ups and habits. Learn what 2 things to stop and 2 things to start to move towards a life of serenity that we all seek.
Celebrate Recovery-Lesson 4 Sanity
October 13, 2023 • Sarah Burton, CR Director
With Step 2 we not only find Hope but we also gain Sanity as we come to believe that our Higher Power, Jesus Christ, has the power to restore us. This lesson teaches the importance of taking Jesus at His word and the gifts that come as we let Him take the lead.
Celebrate Recovery-Lesson 5 Turn
November 3, 2023 • Sarah Burton, CR Director
In Step 1 we admitted we had a problem we were powerless to fix. Step 2 showed us where we could find the power. Now in Step 3 we learn how to connect to that power source.
Celebrate Recovery-Lesson 6 Action
December 1, 2023 • Sarah Burton, CR Director
Step 3 is an ACTION Step, the Step where we make a decision and that act of deciding opens the door for true, lasting recovery.
Celebrate Recovery-Lesson 7 Sponsor
December 15, 2023 • Sarah Burton, CR Director
As we move into Step 4 of the 12 Steps, having a sponsor and accountability partner is key. But what do they do and how do you go about getting them on your team? This lesson goes over the why , what and how.
Celebrate Recovery-Lesson 8 Moral
January 12, 2024 • Renee Stoval
As we move into Step 4 we begin the process of taking an honest look at ourselves. The word "Moral" in Step 4 simply means honest. We are to make a searching and fearless [honest] inventory. In this lesson we look at what it means to take an inventory and how to go about it.
Celebrate Recovery-Lesson 9 Doing a Step 4 Inventory
January 26, 2024 • Celebrate Recovery
We go into inventory knowing that the Lord is with us and He is for us not against us. It is for our good, not our harm. But remember, have a support team to walk out step 4 with you. With them in place we are ready. It's time to learn how to do an inventory.
Celebrate Recovery-Lesson 10 Spiritual Inventory Part 1
February 2, 2024 • Celebrate Recovery
One way to get started on the Step 4 Inventory is to take a look at 8 areas of our life. This lesson looks at the first 4: our relationship with others, our priorities, our attitudes and our integrity. See the attached handout for a list of questions you can ask yourself in these areas and then use your answers to see what you need to inventory this time around.
Celebrate Recovery-Lesson 11 Spiritual Inventory Part 2
February 10, 2023 • Celebrate Recovery
A difficult but very beneficial step. Part 1 we looked at 4 areas to consider when deciding what to inventory. This video we will look at 4 more areas. This lesson looks at your mind, your body, your family and your church.
These areas can help us 'wake up' some things that are bothering us, but sleeping just below the surface. They are affecting our present, but not in a way we recognize or are aware of. Bringing them to light through the questions enables us to come out of denial, deal with them, and move forward in our recovery.
Which of the 8 areas we've looked at in Part 1 and 2 indicate a need for some inventorying?
Celebrate Recovery-Lesson 12 Confess
February 24, 2023 • Celebrate Recovery
Step 5 instructs us to admit "to God, to ourselves, and to another human being [who is safe and trustworthy] the exact nature of our wrongs." Confession is never easy but brings great rewards. Our special guest, Pastor George Gasperson, shares with us three of these rewards and how he has personally experienced them.
Celebrate Recovery-Lesson 13 Admit
March 10, 2023 • Celebrate Recovery
Admitting our wrongs to another person can seem like an insane thing to do when we have spent most of our life wearing a mask to keep our "true" self hidden. For other people to know what we've done would mean great loss and rejection. The truth, however, is that in admitting our wrongs to another safe, trustworthy human being, what we have to lose is worth losing and what we gain makes the risk worth it. So, what do we really have to lose? Listen and see.
Celebrate Recovery-Lesson 14 Ready
March 17, 2023 • Celebrate Recovery
We are at the point of our recovery where we need to decide if we are ready to allow God to make some changes in us or do we want to remain comfortably miserable. We may not like our character defects but we are familiar with them. They seem like a natural part of us. This lesson gives us some things to think about to help us decide if we are ready or not. If we are, there is much to be gained.
Celebrate Recovery-Lesson 15 Victory
April 14, 2023 • Celebrate Recovery
Getting victory in recovery is 'easy' when we learn to let go and let God. Submitting to His plan, allowing Him access to the area of our life that is negatively affecting us so He can bring changes and patiently cooperating with Him brings the change we desire. Putting an action plan in place is key. This lesson walks us through how to get victory and the abundant life Jesus gives us.
