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by Kelly Irvin
2023-12-30
Northwest Arkansas
We all can benefit from news and reports, both good and bad, for the sake of making good choices in life, but 16% of our population has an unhealthy addiction to news, and it is questionable as to whether or not the majority of the news we...
Bible Questions and Answers
by United Church of God
It can be sinful, if accompanied by wrong lustful thoughts.
Blogs
by Don Hooser
Many people are plagued by addictions. One of the most common and most harmful addictions is to prescription painkillers. How can you avoid this sort of addiction? If you currently are addicted to these drugs, how can you get help? Read to...
Good News
by John Cafourek
The curse of addictions takes an enormous toll on people and society as a whole. Addictions take many forms and often are very destructive. How can a person break free?
Sermon
by Stan Martin
2021-11-13
Dallas, TX
The saying “whatever does not kill you makes you stronger” is not necessarily true. Many in our world today, and some in the Church of God deal with a variety of addictions. An addiction must be addressed and will seriously affect our...
Sermon
by Stan Martin
2021-11-20
Fort Worth, TX
The saying “whatever does not kill you makes you stronger” is not necessarily true. Many in our world today, and some in the Church of God deal with a variety of addictions. An addiction must be addressed and will seriously affect our...
Compass Check
by Fred Schatz
As I traveled my highway to addiction, there were certain road signs that, in hindsight, documented my downward spiral. As we progress through my story, I will denote these “signs” with an asterisk (*) .
Blogs
by John McClain
Many suffer from difficult physical and psychological addictions that hinder their lives. Breaking free from addictions can be a long, painful promise. The example of a First Lady of the United States provides clarity and motivation to...
Sermon
by Tim Martens
2022-10-29
Northwest Arkansas
A little child relies heavily on drama to communicate needs and emotions as they don't yet have the power of language and reasoning skills, but as he or she matures, drama, if not balanced, can become an addiction that hinders spiritual...
Bible Study Aids

Pornography addiction is a real and very serious problem for people of all types and backgrounds. It may even be a serious problem for you.

Compass Check
by J L
I love video games, but I also hate how much time I can spend on them. It is a love-hate relationship.
Sermon
by Tim Martens
2017-06-24
Northwest Arkansas
Humanity is very familiar with various forms of substance and behavioral addiction, yet there is one addiction which easily ensnares many. We can call this addiction "Victimhood", and it is oftentimes a progenitor of the many addictions...
Breaking Free
by Anonymous Author
I have been in the Church of God for 17 years. I entered the church as an addict. I became an addict when I was 17 years old, although the pattern for addiction was set up in me long before then. At the time of writing this article, I have...
Beyond Today Dailys
by Steve Myers
2017-03-17
Video games and internet gaming addictions are becoming a real problem for children and teens. This compulsive focus is keeping them from real relationships. What does the Bible say about breaking free and overcoming any addiction?

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