We had our first group for PSLR this week. If you missed it, dudes, you can still join. Text me at 5034405532, email at dr.glenmaiden@gmail.com, or facebook me. I will give you the confidential details.

There is no other group like this on the north coast of Oregon. You are welcome.

I thought I would reflect on the healing of addictions for a few minutes. Our addictions connect to our pain. If the pain heals, insatiable dogs of addiction rest their fury. Simple…not easy.

Our task is to invite Jesus to heal the pain.

We begin by telling our stories. I called my mom and my brothers tonight to ask them to help me reflect on our family. Pain begins at this place.

Jesus had quite a family. His mom was the center of controversy, that whole virgin birth thing, his brothers thought he was insane, his step dad…disappeared from history. Jesus changed the world and altered history and he had a family story…not unlike yours.

Have you thought about your history? The Gospel is a story of a Father who loves His children…dysfunctional children. The power of the Gospel is known when you blend your story with the Gospel. Jesus can do anything power can do…he can heal the deepest hurts. He can touch your story.

If you wish to walk through yours, I would be honored to help you. Do you struggle with stuff? People? Relationships? Do you see patterns of hurt? People all over the country are writing their stories and finding healing and help. The Gospel can do anything that power can do in you.