It’s a real word. You can look it up – beamonesque.
In the 1968 Olympics, American long jumper Bob Beamon won the gold medal. In the process, he obliterated the world record by two feet, with a jump of 29 feet, two and a half inches. His jump was so far ahead of any jump in history that they coined a new word after him.
Beamonesque describes a result that is so far superior to anything previously accomplished that it’s almost inconceivable.
For recovery that might mean:
- 24 hours of sobriety
- 30 days of sobriety
- 1 year of sobriety
- Lead 12-Step meetings
- Sponsoring others
Recovery Step: “Now therefore stand still and see this great thing that the Lord will do before your eyes” (1 Samuel 12:16).
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.
