“In the beginning, God” (Genesis 1:1).
We think we are so smart. In fact, the history of mankind tends to bear that out. Man has come up with some pretty amazing creations – the automobile, airplanes, submarines, smartphones, computers.
And remote controls that no one knows how to use.
But we aren’t really the source of our creation.
There was a sweet lady in the church which was my second pastorate. She made amazing apple pies from scratch. Or did she?
Carl Sagan said, “If you wish to make an apple pie from scratch, you must first create the universe.”
God is the author of the universe – and everything in it. That includes your recovery. Do you need to do hard recovery work? Absolutely. But never quit giving credit where credit is due.
Recovery Step: Look to the author and finisher of your recovery.
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.
