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Celebrate Recovery is a Christ-centered 12-step recovery program that is for everyone. It is for every hurt, habit or hang-up!

09/03/2026

Relinquishing the Judge's Gavel: Forgiving the Unrepentant
Scripture: “Do not repay anyone evil for evil… Do not take revenge, my dear friends, but leave room for God’s wrath, for it is written: ‘It is mine to avenge; I will repay,’ says the Lord.” — Romans 12:17a, 19

The Hang-Up: Withholding forgiveness as a weapon. We often believe that forgiving someone who isn't sorry lets them off scot-free.

Forgiveness is not reconciliation. Reconciliation requires two people working in truth; forgiveness requires only one heart surrendered to God. When you forgive an unrepentant person, you are not saying what they did was acceptable. You are stepping down from the judge’s seat and letting God handle the justice, freeing your hands to carry His peace.

Reflect: What resentment are you using as a shield that is actually keeping your heart in chains?

Prayer: Lord, I surrender my right to retaliate. I hand You the hurt, the offender, and the outcome, choosing Your peace today.

09/02/2026

Happy Labor Day weekend! ☀️ Just a quick reminder that there will be no Celebrate Recovery this Monday, September 7th, so you can enjoy some restful time home with your loved ones. We’ll miss gathering together, but it’s going to make our next meeting on September 14th even sweeter!
"Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest." — Matthew 11:28
Take this time to recharge, but remember you're never on this journey alone. If you need support, reach out to your sponsor, check in with your accountability partners, or drop us a private message right here—we’re always here for you.
Have a safe, blessed holiday, and we can’t wait to see you next week! 🙏💙

09/01/2026

"To everything there is a season, a time for every purpose under heaven." — Ecclesiastes 3:1

Reflection
The start of September marks an invitation to transition. Just as nature prepares to shift, our spiritual lives go through distinct seasons of growth, harvesting, rest, and renewal.
Sometimes, we enter a new month carrying the heavy friction of unfinished goals, lingering anxieties, or burnout from the summer rush. But God does not measure your worth by how quickly you finish a checklist. Instead, each new season brings fresh mercies and a clean slate.
Entering the "ber" months isn't just about counting down the rest of the year; it's an opportunity to practice presence. When you look ahead at the remaining months, focus less on what you haven't accomplished and more on where God is inviting you to slow down, harvest joy, and trust His timing.
3 Focus Points for the Month
Release the past season: Surrender any regrets or unfinished business from the summer months.
Cultivate steady gratitude: Notice the quiet daily blessings as the days grow shorter.
Embrace the cadence: Allow your soul to rest in God's rhythm rather than the world's hurry.

08/29/2026

Releasing the Outcome: When Amends Aren't Welcomed
Scripture: “If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone.” — Romans 12:18

The Hang-Up: The fear of rejection and the need for control. We often want to control how our amends are received, expecting instant restoration or a clean slate.

Scripture says “as far as it depends on you.” You are responsible for the obedience of making the amend, not for how the other person responds. If they need time, maintain boundaries, or reject the outreach entirely, your job is to respect their boundary, leave the door open with grace, and entrust the outcome to God.

Reflect: Are you holding back on making amends out of fear of rejection, or trying to force an outcome you can't control?

Prayer: God, grant me the courage to do what is right, the grace to accept rejection, and the faith to trust You with the rest.

08/27/2026

Silencing Shame: Accepting Forgiveness for Yourself
Scripture: “Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.” — Romans 8:1

The Hurt: Many in recovery find it easier to forgive others than to forgive themselves. The enemy uses past failures to fuel chronic shame, convincing us that we are permanently defined by our worst moments.

If the God of the universe has washed your record clean through the blood of Christ, refusing to forgive yourself is placing your judgment above His. Conviction leads to repentance and freedom; shame leads to isolation and relapse. Walk in the freedom Christ already purchased for you.

Reflect: What past failure are you still punishing yourself for that God has already forgiven?

Prayer: Lord, heal my heart from shame. Help me receive Your complete forgiveness and extend that same grace to myself.

08/22/2026

Changed Behavior: The Power of Living Amends
Scripture: “Produce fruit in keeping with repentance.” — Matthew 3:8

The Habit: Words come cheap after years of broken promises. When past habits have fractured trust, a simple apology rarely heals the wound.

A living amend is the steady, quiet commitment to do things differently today. Zacchaeus didn’t just apologize for his exploitation; he took immediate, tangible action to restore what he broke (Luke 19:8). When words are no longer trusted, let your consistent sobriety, honesty, and transformed walk do the talking over time.

Reflect: Where do your actions need to replace your apologies?

Prayer: Father, let my recovery be visible not just in what I say, but in the consistency of my character and choices.

08/20/2026

Clearing Your Side of the Street: Humility Over Pride
Scripture: “Therefore, if you are offering your gift at the altar and there remember that your brother or sister has something against you, leave your gift there in front of the altar. First go and be reconciled to them; then come and offer your gift.” — Matthew 5:23–24

The Hang-Up: Pride often whispers, “They hurt me first,” or “It wasn’t all my fault.”

Principle 6 isn't about negotiating a 50/50 split of blame; it is about taking 100% responsibility for your own percentage. Making amends requires setting aside defensiveness and owning where your choices brought damage. True spiritual growth cannot bypass relational repair where repair is possible.

Reflect: What conversation have you avoided because your pride is waiting for the other person to move first?

Prayer: Jesus, strip away my pride. Give me the humility to admit where I’ve caused harm and the courage to make it right.

08/18/2026

"Do not repay anyone evil for evil... live at peace with everyone." ✨

Ready to explore what true forgiveness looks like? We’d love for you to join us on August 24th for community fellowship, dinner, and a powerful lesson on Forgiveness led by Thomas Green.

🗓️ August 24, 2026
⏰ Dinner @ 6 PM | Large Group @ 7 PM
📍 Alcoa Maryville Church of God

Everyone is welcome. See you there!

08/15/2026

Happy Relaxation Day!
"Remember the Sabbath day by keeping it holy. Six days you shall labor and do all your work, but the seventh day is a Sabbath to the Lord your God."— Exodus 20:8–9

In recovery, many of us spent years trapped in a continuous cycle of striving, control, or exhaustion—trying to fix everything ourselves or running on empty. When Dr. Carmen Imes teaches on the Ten Commandments, she reminds us of something crucial: God didn't give Israel the Commandments to rescue them; He rescued them first, and then showed them how to stay free. Before Sinai, the Israelites were slaves in Egypt, where their value was tied strictly to how many bricks they produced. They had no days off. But when God rescued them, one of His very first commands was: Stop. Take a day. Rest.

Sabbath wasn't a chore; it was proof that they were no longer slaves.In Principle 7, we reserve daily time with God for self-examination and prayer. But resting is also a spiritual discipline. When we step back from pushing, controlling, or overworking, we are declaring: "I am not a slave to my routine, my anxieties, or my work. God is in control, not me."Rest is an act of trust. It’s putting down the weight for a moment and trusting that God can handle what you can't.Reflect Today:Are you treating rest like something you have to "earn," or are you receiving it as God's gift of freedom? What is one area where you need to lay down control and just take a breath today?

For a deeper dive into Dr. Imes' insights on the Ten Commandments, this discussion on Deuteronomy 5 offers a great perspective on their role in covenant life: Deuteronomy 5 (The Ten Commandments) with Carmen Imes

This video is relevant because it features Dr. Carmen Imes directly discussing the structure, context, and common misconceptions surrounding the Ten Commandments and the Sinaitic covenant.

08/13/2026

Releasing the Hook: Overcoming Resentment
Scripture: “Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you.” — Colossians 3:13

The Hurt: Holding onto resentment feels like protection, but it functions like poison. When we nurse old wounds, we remain emotionally tethered to the person who hurt us.

Forgiveness does not mean excusing wrongful behavior or denying the pain it caused. It means taking the person off your hook and placing them onto God’s hook. When Christ extended grace to us, He canceled an impossible debt. Choosing to forgive breaks the cycle of bitterness so your healing can actually begin.

Reflect: Who are you holding captive in your mind whose release would actually set you free?

Prayer: Lord, give me the strength to release the debts owed to me, trusting Your justice and resting in Your grace.

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