Renewed Life at HTC

Renewed Life at HTC A Christ-centered recovery group for anyone seeking freedom from addiction, trauma, abuse, or unhealthy patterns. Meetings every Sunday at 6 pm.

A safe place to heal, grow, and encounter God’s restoring love.

What is God calling you to do right now that feels beyond your ability? How would it change your approach if you believe...
02/27/2026

What is God calling you to do right now that feels beyond your ability? How would it change your approach if you believed His strength was already at work in you?

I Am Not AloneGod doesn't just promise to stay with you when things are going well. He promises He is with you wherever ...
02/26/2026

I Am Not Alone
God doesn't just promise to stay with you when things are going well. He promises He is with you wherever you go. That means you can face uncertainty, change, and even loneliness with courage because you're not carrying it alone. His presence is constant, not conditional.

Negative Thought:
"I'm all alone. No one understands what I'm going through."

Truth to Replace It:
I'm not alone. God is with me wherever I go. (Joshua 1:9)

Think About It:
When you feel alone this week, how can remembering God's presence change the way you respond?

Arthur- Jackie Bledsoe

02/24/2026

I Can Take My Thoughts Captive
You don't have to accept every thought that enters your mind. Paul writes that we "take every thought captive to obey Christ” (2 Corinthians 10:5 ESV), not just some thoughts, but every one. This means you can interrupt a destructive thought, examine it, and decide whether it aligns with God's truth. When it doesn't, you replace it.

Negative Thought:
"I can't control what I think."

Truth to Replace It:
I take every thought captive and make it obedient to Christ. (2 Corinthians 10:5)

Think About It:
What's one recurring thought you need to capture today and replace with truth?

Arthur- Jackie Bledsoe

God Is Still Working in MeGod doesn't quit on you. The same power that began your transformation is still at work today,...
02/23/2026

God Is Still Working in Me
God doesn't quit on you. The same power that began your transformation is still at work today, refining you and carrying you forward. When you feel stuck or frustrated with your progress, remember: He finishes what He starts. Your part is to keep showing up. His part is to complete the work.

Negative Thought:
"I'll never change. I'm stuck like this."

Truth to Replace It:
God will complete the good work He began in me. (Philippians 1:6)

Think About It:
Where do you feel stuck right now? Ask God to remind you that He’s still working, even when you can’t see it.

Arthur- Jackie Bledsoe

I Am Accepted in ChristWhen shame tells you that you're not enough, remember this: God has already accepted you in Chris...
02/22/2026

I Am Accepted in Christ
When shame tells you that you're not enough, remember this: God has already accepted you in Christ. You don't have to earn His approval or prove your worth. Your acceptance was secured the moment you believed, and it’s based on His grace, not your performance.

Negative Thought:
"I have to do more to feel accepted by God."

Truth to Replace It:
I am accepted in the Beloved. (Ephesians 1:6)

Think About It:
What would change in your life if you truly believed you were already fully accepted by God?

I Am God's WorkmanshipWhen you feel like you're not enough or you don't measure up, remember this: God created you on pu...
02/21/2026

I Am God's Workmanship
When you feel like you're not enough or you don't measure up, remember this: God created you on purpose and for a purpose. You're not a mistake or an afterthought. You are His workmanship, designed with intention and care. The work He began in you, He will complete.

Negative Thought:
"I don’t measure up. I’m just not who I should be."

Truth to Replace It:
I am God's workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works. (Ephesians 2:10)

Think About It:
What would change in how you see yourself today if you truly believed God created you with purpose?

Arthur- Jackie Bledsoe

Have the Mind of ChristIn 1 Corinthians 2:16, when Paul says "we have the mind of Christ," he's not talking about perfec...
02/20/2026

Have the Mind of Christ
In 1 Corinthians 2:16, when Paul says "we have the mind of Christ," he's not talking about perfect thinking or never struggling with doubt. He's saying that as believers, the Spirit helps us think with Christ's perspective.

You can learn to filter your thoughts through His wisdom instead of reacting from fear or confusion. This isn’t about becoming superhuman. It’s about letting the Spirit reshape how you see yourself, God, and your circumstances.

Negative Thought:
"I can't think clearly. My mind is a mess and I don't know what's true anymore."

Truth to Replace It:
I have the mind of Christ (1 Corinthians 2:16). The Holy Spirit gives me access to God's wisdom. I don't have to rely only on my own understanding.

Think About It:
What's one situation right now where you need to stop trusting your own confusion and start asking, "What would thinking with Christ's mind look like here?"

Arthur- Jackie Bledsoe

02/19/2026

I Am Loved by God
God’s love for you isn’t based on your performance. He didn’t wait for you to clean up your life before choosing to love you. He loved you while you were still broken. That's the kind of love that changes everything. When you truly grasp this, you stop striving and start resting in who He says you are.

Negative Thought:
"I have to earn God's love through good behavior."

Truth to Replace It:
God demonstrated His love for me while I was still a sinner. (Romans 5:8)

Think About It:
What would change in your life if you really believed that God’s love for you isn’t conditional?

Arthur- Jackie Bledsoe

I Am a New CreationIn 2 Corinthians 5:17, Paul tells us that if anyone is in Christ, they are a new creation. The old ha...
02/18/2026

I Am a New Creation
In 2 Corinthians 5:17, Paul tells us that if anyone is in Christ, they are a new creation. The old has passed away, and the new has come. This isn't just about behavior modification or trying harder to be good. It's about receiving a completely new identity from God.

When you feel stuck in old patterns or defined by past mistakes, remember: your transformation isn't based on what you've done, but on what Christ has already done for you.

Negative Thought:
"I'm stuck in my old ways. I'll never really change."

Truth to Replace It:
I am a new creation in Christ—the old has passed away. (2 Corinthians 5:17)

Think About It:
What "old" thing are you still letting define you—even though God says you're new?

Arthur- Jackie Bledsoe

Love isn't just a feeling. It's a choice we live out each day. Let's love like this today and everyday. Happy Valentine'...
02/14/2026

Love isn't just a feeling. It's a choice we live out each day. Let's love like this today and everyday. Happy Valentine's Day!

02/05/2026

Proverbs 29:25
Fear of man will prove to be a snare,� but whoever trusts in the Lord is kept safe.

A warning to not be ensnared by what is pleasing to your fellow man. Are you looking for agreement, approval, people pleasing ,favor or affirmation. Do you feel anxious about the thoughts that others may have of you? How to avoid the snare, is making Jesus your number one friend.

John 15:14
You are my friends if you do what I command you.

02/01/2026

Why are you listening to your heart when God says it can deceive you?

Our hearts feel deeply—but feelings aren’t always truth. Scripture reminds us that the heart can mislead when it’s not anchored in God’s Word. That’s why faith isn’t about following emotions; it’s about following truth, even when it challenges how we feel.
Let God’s Word lead where feelings cannot.

Jeremiah 17:9 NLT
[9] “The human heart is the most deceitful of all things, and desperately wicked. Who really knows how bad it is?

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