A woman walked up to a little old man rocking in a chair on his porch. “I couldn’t help noticing how happy you look,” she said. “What’s your secret to a long happy life?”
The man replied, “I smoke three packs of cigarettes a day. I also drink a case of whiskey, eat fatty foods, and never exercise.”
The woman responded in amazement, “So just how old are you?”
The man answered, “Twenty-six.”
We are not always what we appear.
The Bible says, “Man looks at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks on the heart” (1 Samuel 16:7).
Recovery Step: Never assume anyone else is doing as well – or as poorly – as they appear. Get involved. Ask questions. Be their friend.
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.
