Lance Armstrong was the unquestioned king of cycling, with an unequaled seven Tour de France titles. But it all came unraveled on this date in history.
On October 22, 2012, Armstrong was stripped of his titles and banned from the sport he loved. The lifetime ban followed a report from the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency, that accused him of leading a massive doping program on his teams.
The saga of Lance Armstrong is a parable for addiction.
So many times, we have seen men and women achieve great success, live lives of integrity, and be elevated to esteemed status, only to be undercut by addiction.
It’s the old story of Mrs. Lincoln. Other than the gunshot, she enjoyed the play.
The Bible warns, “If you think you are standing firm, be careful that you don’t fall” (1 Corinthians 10:12).
Recovery Step: Your addiction can be your undoing. But it doesn’t have to be.
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.
