Loving an Alcoholic
Support, encouragement, guidance, tips, hope and real stories for people who love an alcoholic .
Romans 6 – in easy to understand language
Romans 6 When you give your heart to Jesus and are baptised, your old, sinful life is buried in Christ. And as you rise up out of the water of baptism, your new life in Jesus starts. When you are baptised, it is similar to Jesus dying and being raised to life...
Romans 5 – in easy to understand language
Romans 5 It is because of Jesus that we are now God’s friends. We have been made right with God through our faith in Jesus Christ, who died to save us. While we were still God’s enemies (because of our sin), He made us His friends through the death of His Son Jesus...
There is no need to worry
Bible Text Matthew 6:34 “Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself.Each day has enough trouble of its own.” 2 Corinthians 12:9 “My Grace is sufficient for you.” Life Application Sometimes, it can be really hard not to worry about the...
God specializes in doing the impossible
Are you facing something that looks impossible? Have you looked at all the possible angles and you can’t see a way through? Are you depressed or anxious about your circumstances? For most of us, 2020 has been one of the most challenging years of our lives. Many of us...
A beginners guide to studying the Bible
The first thing I do to begin my Bible study is to open up my computer and go to the Bible Gateway website. I also prefer the ‘classic’ version of Bible Gateway, but you can choose which style you like that most. The reason I like Bible Gateway so much is because it...
5 tips to staying sane when you love an alcoholic
For those of us who love an alcoholic, life can feel so out of control; so chaotic, that we wonder how we will ever make it through with our sanity intact. After loving an alcoholic for over 30 years, I can tell you that you can absolutely do this! You can...
The Desires of your Heart
‘Take delight in the Lord and He will give you the desires of your heart.’ (Psalm 37:4 The Bible) This has been one of the hardest years I’ve ever had and yet, as the year draws to a close, I realise that God has indeed given me the ‘desires of my heart’. It always...
Romans 4 – in easy to understand language
Romans 4 It can be tempting to run around trying to do good works, to try to become right with God, but we cannot work our way into God’s good graces. He already loves us completely. By putting our faith in Jesus, God saves us and gives us the gift of righteousness. ...
Romans 3 – in easy to understand language
Romans 3 So as believers, do we still consider the Jewish people to be special? Of course we do – the Jews were entrusted with the very words of God. God chose them to show his important message to first – the message of salvation that is for the whole world. Anyone...
Romans 5 – a paraphrase
It is because of Jesus that we are now God's friends. The Bible says in Romans 5:8 that "while we were still sinners, Christ died for us". This means we can come to God just as we are. It doesn't matter what bad things we have done in the past. He loves us anyway....
Romans 2 – in easy to understand language
Romans 2 Please don't judge each other. You are only a human being. Often, when you judge other people, you are actually guilty of doing the same thing you blame them for doing. God is the only true and fair judge. God is kind, patient and tolerant towards us, which...
How to problem solve with God
It’s been a tumultuous 24 hours and this morning my husband has resigned from his job - the second job he has resigned from in as many weeks. When I woke up this morning, I found myself full heart full of anxiety. I started reading the promises of God because I know...
Welcome to Heal Heart and Soul
Welcome to a place where healing and hope intertwine through walking hand in hand with Jesus. Join me on this journey of inspiration and transformation, illuminating a path towards comfort and hope, working to bring healing to the world, one heart at a time.
About the Author
Hi, I'm Wendy. I’m a passionate writer dedicated to encouraging and inspiring those navigating life’s challenging paths. Drawing from my own journey through mental health struggles, the trials of having an alcoholic spouse, and raising a child with special needs, my words aim to bring comfort, foster hope, and illuminate the transformative power of faith in Jesus.