The opposite of addiction is community. And today, that’s a problem, because most people aren’t too good at personal connection.
Case in point: the average person checks his phone 96 times a day.
There is nothing more annoying than sitting with someone, trying to hold a meaningful conversation, while they keep checking their phone.
The early church knew a little bit about authentic community. “They devoted themselves to the apostles’ fellowship” (Acts 2:42).
So what about you? How are you doing at connecting with others on an authentic level?
Recovery Step: Make an intentional effort to connect with one other person in recovery today.
Author: Mark Denison
Mark and Beth Denison, married for 36 years, launched There’s Still Hope as a national movement to call men and women into lives of sexual integrity. Their ministry offers 90-day recovery plans for addicts and one-on-one and group coaching for addicts and their spouses. TSH also produces resources for pastors and churches to confront the porn epidemic that is destroying so many lives.
Dr. Denison was a senior pastor for over 30 years, NBA chaplain, and board chairman at Houston Baptist University three times. With a Master’s Degree in Addiction Recovery, Mark is a certified PSAP and active member of the American Association of Christian Counselors.
Mark has written four books on recovery: Porn in the Pew, 365 Days to Sexual Integrity, A 90-Day Recovery Guide, and 40 Days to Porn-Free Living. His latest book, Jesus on the 12 Steps, will be released later this year.
