Keep and Open Mind The slogan for this month is “Keep an Open Mind.” This saying reminds me that although I may not always know the answer to a problem or be able to see a solution, by keeping an open mind I make myself available to other possibilities – even ones I may never […]
Ottawa Youth Fellowship The combined youth of Church of the Messiah, Resurrection Church, and Chinese Christian Church of Ottawa (Ottawa Youth Fellowship) are fundraising for Jericho Road, a Christian addiction recovery program for men in Ottawa. The fundraiser will conclude with 30 hours of fasting from food, designed to teach the Youth the Biblical practice
An Hour to Give We were thrilled to join Sam Laprade on her Rogers daytime TV series, An Hour to Give! This fabulous show highlights the various charities and their work in the city of Ottawa, providing a platform to share with the community and engage them in the vast amount of services this city
One Day at a Time This year our Family Support newsletters will focus on the various slogans we use in 12 Step recovery. “When confronted with a confusing or upsetting situation, a slogan can be a lifesaver. If we are at a loss for what to do, these simple yet profound sayings can clarify our
Tips for Facing the Holidays The holiday season is often portrayed in the media as a happy, joyous, and peaceful time of year. However, when addiction has affected our families, it’s more likely to be a stressful, anxious, chaotic time of year. Disappointment from broken promises, fears of “what if…”, and longing for “the good
Growing through Acceptance One of the first concepts I heard about in Al-Anon meetings was “acceptance.” At first I thought that to accept something meant I had to agree with it, condone it, like it, or even just be ok with it. But that’s not what acceptance means. In one of the Al-Anon daily readers
