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From Isolation to Intimacy: Learning to Connect with God and Others
The Spiritual Void: Looking for God in All the Wrong Places G.K. Chesterton once said, “Every man who knocks on the door of a brothel is looking for God.” At its core, every attempt to find meaning outside of God is a kind of worship. We’re trying to fill a spiritual hunger with physical or emotional substitutes. We want to feel loved, accepted, and safe—but we’re searching in places that can’t provide those things. Scripture puts it plainly: “They exchanged the truth about G
Nathan Buckman
Jan 122 min read
Introducing the Intrigue Recovery Workbook + Companion Guide
Some struggles stay hidden for years—not because a person doesn’t want help, but because they don’t yet have the words, framework, or roadmap to understand what’s happening inside. One of those struggles is intrigue . What is “intrigue”? In the recovery world, intrigue is more than “noticing someone attractive.” It becomes a repeated pattern of pursuing attention, attraction signals, or emotional “hits” (a look, a moment, a subtle cue) as a way to regulate the heart and the
Nathan Buckman
Jan 84 min read
Transformative Recovery: Finding True Freedom from Addiction through Christ
INTRODUCTION: The Path to True Freedom Addiction is more than a physical or psychological condition; it’s a profound spiritual and...
Nathan Buckman
Sep 30, 202431 min read
"Yesterday, Today, and Forever: Christ's Sovereignty in Our Healing"
Hebrews 13:8 "Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever." The only way we can persevere in true faith is by holding fast...
Nathan Buckman
Sep 17, 20242 min read
Hope in Addiction Recovery: A Biblical Perspective
In the journey of addiction recovery, hope is often the anchor that keeps individuals moving forward. From the outset, the addict clings...
Nathan Buckman
Sep 3, 20245 min read
Reclaiming Relationships: Finding Identity and Purpose in the Journey of Recovery
In our journey of recovery, we come to understand that our lives and relationships are not our own—they belong to God. During our time in...
Nathan Buckman
Aug 19, 20243 min read
"Breaking the Chains: A Journey of Self-Discovery and Healing from Codependency"
Imagine reflecting on your relationship and your own behavior. You notice that you often prioritize your partner's needs over your own,...
Nathan Buckman
Mar 22, 20244 min read
OVERCOMING DOUBLE GRIEF
In the intricate tapestry of life, an increasing number of men and women find themselves unraveling the shocking threads of their...
Nathan Buckman
Jan 13, 20243 min read
WHERE DOES RAGE COME FROM?
Human Sinfulness: From a Christian perspective, rage can be viewed as a manifestation of human sinfulness. The Bible teaches...
Nathan Buckman
Nov 9, 20232 min read
WHICH IS MORE IMPORTANT? GOD OR THE TWELVE STEPS?
My life was a series of broken cisterns that held no water, seemingly alluring and comforting to my sinful desires. I found myself...
Nathan Buckman
Oct 28, 20233 min read
DOES GOD CARE ABOUT UNRESOLVED SORROW?
When you read Psalm 88 in your Bible, it might hit you right in the heart, especially if you're on a journey of recovery from trauma,...
Nathan Buckman
Oct 24, 20232 min read
Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Matthew 5:3
I started a Bible reading plan today with the goal of systematically reading through the entire Bible in 90 days. This is a significant...
Nathan Buckman
Sep 16, 20237 min read
God is with me through the struggle
I appreciate the honesty conveyed in the Bible. I'm not looking for superficial religious sayings to sugarcoat life's challenges. I seek...
Nathan Buckman
Sep 15, 20232 min read
Where is God when I'm struggling?
If you evaluate whether God is good based on the amount of suffering in your life, you might conclude that He isn't good. Similarly, if...
Nathan Buckman
Sep 7, 20233 min read
Forgiven Shepherd, not Forgotten Betrayer
Most of us have heard of Peter, one of Jesus’ disciples. He was the guy that betrayed Jesus three times after Jesus was arrested. John...
Nathan Buckman
Mar 6, 20233 min read
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