It’s How You Finish
It was a simple text to see how my friend was doing. But his wife was the one who sent the reply … As recently as last Thursday, he… Read More »It’s How You Finish
Steve Ward
The Lifestyle of Recovery
Listen to the 5-minute podcast version Watch a 1-minute introductory video Powered by embed youtube video and how to stop gamstop Hi, I’m Steve, and I’m an alcoholic. When some… Read More »The Lifestyle of Recovery
Taking the Right Steps
You would think life would be easier than it sometimes seems to be. Unfortunately, we often make it harder on ourselves. Because we make the same mistakes over and over.… Read More »Taking the Right Steps
Changing How We Think About Addiction
Many people don’t like to change. But to protect your kids from addiction, you may have to. There have long been misconceptions about addiction that needed to be adjusted. In… Read More »Changing How We Think About Addiction
Writing a New Story
The little girl was as cute as they come. About 2 years old, she sat up in her stroller laughing and waving at everyone in sight. Her carriage was… Read More »Writing a New Story
Regular Inspection and Maintenance
We all have issues, so we find ways to deal with them. Life’s pressures can make things worse, and small problems often lead to more compulsive habits. Without a healthy… Read More »Regular Inspection and Maintenance
Discerning God’s Direction: A True Story
After 38 years at IBM, I am now a nonprofit entrepreneur. As Executive Director for STEPS Ministries, I’m responsible for most of what gets done. But I’m not the boss.… Read More »Discerning God’s Direction: A True Story
10 Tips for How to View Life Better
How you look at the world matters, because it affects how you live and who you become. The good news is that you have a great deal of control of… Read More »10 Tips for How to View Life Better
Preventing Relapse is Easy (or Hard)
Did you ever have a bad habit you gave up, only to go back to it later? If you are like virtually every other human being, you have probably done… Read More »Preventing Relapse is Easy (or Hard)
What We Know About God
What I write about comes from research, study, and personal experience. It’s mostly about life, and how we can live it better. But, in order to do that, we need… Read More »What We Know About God