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Who Needs a Sponsor?

Who Needs a Sponsor?

January 26, 2019 By Tanya Gioia Leave a Comment · This post may contain affiliate links

Why can’t you just sponsor yourself?  Let’s think about driving a car.  You could teach yourself to drive.  It is possible, people have done it; but it took time and lots of hard work. Plus, there are blind spots. Most cars are designed to give us the maximum view of our surroundings based on the…

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Simple Advent Preparations: Welcome Jesus

Simple Advent Preparations: Welcome Jesus

December 1, 2018 By Tanya Gioia 2 Comments · This post may contain affiliate links

She made Advent happen every year no matter how busy we were.  My mom somehow found time to retrieve our pottery advent wreath, buy 5 candles and settle all 4 of us around the table for the evening meal.   My family is very “Beaver Cleaver” in some respects.  We not only ate dinner together…

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How I Came To Believe- Step 2

How I Came To Believe- Step 2

June 19, 2018 By Tanya Gioia 1 Comment · This post may contain affiliate links

Came to believe a power greater than myself could restore me to sanity. By far my favorite Step, Step 2 bounces around in my brain on a daily bases. The promise I yearned to accept!  Sanity! Sanity!  I wanted sanity and serenity. A blogger friend of mine later created the term Serantity.  Serenity and sanity together Seranity.  I…

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Children of Addicts: Who Is Parenting the Children?

Children of Addicts: Who Is Parenting the Children?

January 18, 2018 By Tanya Gioia 2 Comments · This post may contain affiliate links

I remember kneeling to pray between the doors to my two boys rooms. Who is parenting the children I thought. Children of addicts struggle with the long-term effects of family trauma. Lord, I cried out, “I don’t know what to do. I am an angry exhausted parent. I say things I don’t mean, get frustrated…

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I am Not My Addiction: God Says I Am

I am Not My Addiction: God Says I Am

January 2, 2018 By Tanya Gioia 14 Comments · This post may contain affiliate links

I am not my addiction.  I am a child of God. Hello, My name is Tanya and I am a codependent.  Hello, my name is Sally and I am an alcoholic. Phrases so iconic in our culture that anyone can finish the sentence for you. God never design me to be anything but his child.  When…

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So You Married An Addict

So You Married An Addict

November 13, 2017 By Tanya Gioia Leave a Comment · This post may contain affiliate links

Realizing you married an addict brings about a host of emotions.  My first thought was I can handle this.  We just need to get him to a counselor and an AA program.  Secondly, I can love away the hurts of his past life and the addiction will go away.  Truly, my all time favorite is,…

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5 Good Reasons to Manage Your Money That Will Change Your Life

5 Good Reasons to Manage Your Money That Will Change Your Life

October 12, 2017 By Tanya Gioia 2 Comments · This post may contain affiliate links

  Money is a strong theme in the Bible. Over 2000 verses about money give a sometimes confusing picture.  See how your money management agrees or disagrees with these strategies. Manage Your Money to Reduce Stress Pay savings like a bill.  It is a habit. Just like exercise, it is a discipline.  If you have…

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Want a Happy Life? Answer These Three Questions.

Want a Happy Life? Answer These Three Questions.

November 12, 2016 By Tanya Gioia 1 Comment · This post may contain affiliate links

Everyone wants a happy life.  The question is how do you get there?  I truly believe these are the three fundamental questions you must answer for a happy life.  Life is not a chance; it is a gift.  Rambling aimlessly through life rarely offers deep fulfillment or happiness. Thoughtful answers to these questions provide a…

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Triggers: How to Exchange Your Angry Reactions for Gentle Responses

Triggers: How to Exchange Your Angry Reactions for Gentle Responses

November 8, 2016 By Tanya Gioia 1 Comment · This post may contain affiliate links

Triggers are the little things that jump under your skin and cause reactions you did not intend. An explosion of anger when you only meant to correct your  child gently can send you reeling.  These reactions hurt you and your beloved child. You know how the teacher will appear when the student is ready.  Well,…

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Are You Dreaming Big Enough?

Are You Dreaming Big Enough?

September 23, 2016 By Tanya Gioia Leave a Comment · This post may contain affiliate links

I just ran into something amazing today.  A famous photographer who decided he did not want his son and the world to remember him for all the movie stars and athletes in his photography portfolio. Jeremy Cowart does not want to get to the end of his life and say “Man, I toured with Britney…

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