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Addiction. Defeat. Destruction.

Of all the tortures of hurt and pain available to the evil one, addiction must be among his mightiest.  The soul who carries the pain of addiction carries many lifetimes of hurt. The precious wounded journeyer is romanced by promises of better times and pain left behind.  Addiction seductively kisses the lips of the addict with the hope of freedom from the torment of life and comfort if one simply takes addiction by the hand and gives oneself away.  Addiction...

We excuse ourselves and accuse others…

Why do I minimalize my harmful habits?  “It’s no big deal. I can handle it.  It’s not a problem.”  Why do I pretend they are not as bad?  Why do I deny the truth? Why do I excuse my bad behavior and choose to point an accusing finger at someone else? One answer… flesh.  But what is that?  Do this… remove the h from flesh… now read it backwards and you have self.  When I keep focus on self I...