Of course, part of the problem is that addictions are accompanied by self-deception, dishonesty, and grandiosity. I provide food, shelter, clothing.
Addictions arise out of misguided responses to the deepest spiritual yearnings of our soul.
The church is uniquely qualified and powerfully mandated for this task. It demands prophetic acts of challenge, caring ministries of love, liberating words of truth, and uplifting lifestyles of hope. U.S.A. Together these organizations mobilize individuals, churches, and middle governing bodies to make a difference, to help, to challenge, to speak out . . . to give of ourselves and our souls to battle the demands that addictions lay on our church and our culture. OGA We receive your grace . . . Creator, Redeemer, Sustainer . . . which makes us more thankful for how far we have come than we are afraid of how far we have to go.