November 22, 1963, is a date most of you will recognize. It was on that Friday that President John F. Kennedy was assassinated as his presidential limousine made its way through downtown Dallas, bringing an end to the innocence of America.
But I would argue that May 29, 1917, was an even more important date. It was on that day, 105 years ago today, that John F. Kennedy was born.
We spend too much time focused on how things end, and not enough time on how they began. The most important 12-step meeting you will ever attend will be your first one. The most important therapy session you ever schedule will be your first one. The most important step is Step 1.
God said, “I am doing a new thing” (Isaiah 43:19).
Recovery Step: Say it with me – “New. New. New. God wants to do a New Thing in my life.”
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.
