CenterHouseLiving.com of Nashville Tennessee blog for addiction recovery halw way houses by Chip Kling 11-29-08

November 29, 2008

Scripture of the day
Proverbs 29:1

Whoever stubbornly refuses to accept criticism will suddenly be broken beyond repair.

We talked about god and coming to a spiritual experience or awakening in a 12 step meeting last night. The responses were great and right on time for me because I don't stay spirtually connected every second of every day. It was a relief to hear that most of the people I know had only a mustard seed of faith or none at all in the beginning and as time slowly passed their faith began to grow and sprout branches and fully bloom. None said they had a burning bush experience.
The best thing I heard last night was that you can't see the wind but you can see the results of the wind. I can't see god but I can see the results of him. I have never heard him speak out loud but I have heard him speak through others. The main is I have to do the work or voice my prayers and then let go 100% so god can handle the results.
Do a random act of kindness for someone today.
God Bless
Chip Kling
House Coordinator
(615) 596-3095
God is good all the time. All the time God is good.




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November 28, 2008 Scripture of the day: Proverbs 28:1 The wicked run away when no one is chasing them, but the godly are as bold as lions.
Well folks, it's now 27 shopping days until Christmas and I haven't even started yet. The nice thing about sobriety and trying to live by christian principles is we learn the importance of the birth of Christ and the spending money you don't have on things you can't afford on people who may not enjoy the gifts becomes much less important and the enjoying of your time with family, friends and those less fortunate become a much higher priority and have a greater meaning. The Nashville Tennessee based, Center House Living, residents give a huge thank you once again to the men and ladies of Celebrate Recovery who so cheerfully provided our Thanksgiving feast. We also want to express gratitude to all who keep us in their prayers, provide donations and dues assistance to those coming out of incarceration, treatment programs and others deemed acceptable for admittance, but just don't have the up front finances to get in. As far as the scripture of the day, I remember vividly living in a constant state of paranoia and thought everyone was out to get me when I was in active addiction and not living right. Thank god I don't live like that now and never have to again. Have a great day! Chip Kling House Coordinator (615) 596-3095God is good all the time. All the time God is good.





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Thanksgiving Day Center House Living Blog from Chip Kling, Nashville based recovery half way house addiction free refuge center

THANKSGIVING DAY 2008
SCRIPTURE OF THE DAY
PROVERBS 27:2
Don't praise yourself; let others do it!

We received a huge Thanksgiving Day feast from Larry and Linda Curtis of Nashville on behalf of the Celebrate Recovery Group which meets in Nashville Tennessee on Thursday nights at 7 p.m. at First Church on Charlotte Pike. We are very thankful and I believe every resident here can remember a time each of us went hungry due to addiction and alcoholism related lifestyles of the past. In addition, Jean, who also attends Celebrate Recovery, made us the very best carot cake I have ever had in my lifetime.
In addition to receiving the feast, every resident, of Center House addiction and alcoholism halfway house, all came together to heat up all the food.We hadmore for this feast than I can ever remember in my past and this really put me in the holliday spirit and made us all feel apart of instead of apart from and I had so much fun doing this that I forgot and and all problems or discomforts I may have had.
The scripture of the day is fitting. We, of Center House praise God and our brothers and sisters of Celebrate Recovery for an outstanding effort and for their thoughtfulness and hard work in making this possible today.
Have a great Thanksgiving Day and do some random acts of kindness as you go through your day.
God Bless You!!!!
Chip Kling
House Coordinator
(615) 596-3095
God is good all the time. All the time God is good.




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Center House Living, provides a structured living environment promoting spiritual growth through fellowship and accountability. Learn more about Center House Living and our recovery homes by visiting us at www.centerhouseliving.com

11-26-08 Center House Living Addiction Recovery Halfway House Blog by Chip Kling

November 26, 2008

Scripture of the day
Proverbs 26:1
Honor doesn't go with fools any more than snow with summer or rain with harvest.

We have such a magnificient God. He has been so good to me even when I was good to him and has shrouded me with protection through all troubles I created and was a part of. Today is my 1 year sobriety anniversary which is significant and full of meaning and God gets the credit. This would not have been possible if I had not surrounded myself with people that care and were supportive; that list of people is very long. I have lived @ Center House for 1 year today; remained active in my 12 step programs, prayed, took simple suggestions and began to apply slowly what I learned. This 1 year of sobriety didn't just happen; it was accumulated 1 day at a time and often times one hour at a time. This is not a destination for me but rather a mile marker of where I am in this walk of life with God.
Our sponsor church, First Church, is blessing the residents of Center House with Thanksgiving dinner. I will be getting with Larry C. of First Church to receive the dinner and share true thanks.
It is a picture perfect day outside and tomorrow is supposed to be unseasonably warm as well. Please remember to walk with an attitude of gratitude and give thanks to all.
God Bless

Chip Kling
House Coordinator
(615) 596-3095 God is good all the time. All the time God is good




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November 24, 2008

Scripture of the day
Proverbs 24:1
Don't envy evil people; don't desire their company

Be sure to thank the good Lord for the rain we are getting today in Nashville, Tennessee for this provides for our basic neccessities.
We are proud of our Christ centered drug and alcohol recovery half way house home because of the hope and direction it has given to so many. The spirit of God is alive and well and is available to all who seek to know him.
Eric J., a current resident, has completed all curriculum requirements for Center House Living and earned his privelage to a single man room. I am happy for him because he has come such a long way and made tremendous progress since coming to Center House Living on July 3, 2008. He found a job at a nearby fast food restaurant and has never been late or missed a day of work. This provided a means of self support, responsibility, and has reinforced positive self-esteem.
Have a Great Day
Chip Kling
House Coordinator
(615) 596-3095
God is good all the time. All the time God is good.

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November 23, 2008

Center House Living Addiction Recovery Half Way House Christian Program in Nashville Tennessee
Scripture of the day
Proverbs 23:4
Don't weary yourself trying to get rich. Why waste your time? For riches can disappear as though they had the wings of a bird!

The sun is out bright, the temperature is mild and comfortable and we are rooting for our Tennessee Titans to pull off another win.
Brian E., former resident of Center House in Nashville,Tn., made a decision to return to our Christ centered recovery program and made the trip from West Tennessee to Middle Tennessee late yesterday. He made a good choice because he knows Center House promotes good, clean and healthy living and is a secure and safe environment to be a part of.
The residents of CENTERHOUSELIVING.COM also want to extend a huge thank you to our volunteers who provide our Bible studies from The First Church and to all the people involved in the Celebrate Recovery program held on Thursday night at The First Church. Jeff Newland, Center House spiritual director, has been deeply dedicated to helping all who enter our doors and for that we are thankful.
I hope everyone enjoys their day and remember to give thanks to all you come in contact with.
God Bless !
Chip Kling
House Coordinator
(615) 596-3095
God is good all the time. All the time God is good.

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Scripture of the day--Proverbs 19:1
It is better to be poor and honest than to be a fool and dishonest


All is well at the Center House Living addiction recovery support program in Nashville, Tennessee.
It's cold season again and we have one home from work sick today and I hope this cold bug doesn't decide to spread around to any others. Please remember to wash hands often and take vitamin c.
Our half way house had it's usual weekly house meeting last night and the topic on grace was brought up and discussed and many great comments were made. We are now working on a life skill class and this weeks assignment is to make out a list of all former jobs and to make note of all skills brought from each individual jobs. Both job skills and character building skills and also life lessons learned from a review of jobs.
Almost all addicts and alcoholics I have ever known have a real problem with not telling the truth and today's scripture focuses on the importance of all people operating with rigerous honesty even when it cost you.
God Bless
Chip Kling
House Coordinator
(615) 596-3095

God is good all the time. All the time God is good.

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All would agree this is a beautiful day the Lord has made for us. The air is cool and crisp and lets you know Fall is indeed here and Winter to follow. We are coming up on Thanksgiving Day which is an excellent time set aside for all of us to remember how many blessings we do have. I have been guilty of complaining about this and that and whenever I do that I forget all I should be grateful for. After all we live in the best country on planet Earth and we don't live in war torn areas and we have a civilized government and in my opinion most people are good and honest. I could could go on and on about our blessings, but the main thing is do you realize it.

SCRIPTURE FOR THE DAY: PROVERBS 18:2

FOOLS HAVE NO INTEREST IN UNDERSTANDING; THEY ONLY WANT AIR THEIR OWN OPINIONS

This reminds me of another saying I have heard which is " Do not have contempt prior to investigation".

So many times in my life I thought I knew everything and cut myself off from my fellow man and cut myself off from learning.

Our Half-way recovery home that is Christ centered has been blessed and continues to go forward during both times of feast and famine. We are fortunate to have great leadership and a great group of men living at the Center House Living recovery center.
Have a great day.
God Bless
Chip Kling

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November 17, 2008

Scripture for the day: Proverbs 17:4
WRONGDOERS LISTEN TO WICKED TALK; LIARS PAY ATTENTION TO DESTRUCTIVE WORDS

While I was in active addiction before coming to Center House Living, and in fact most of my life, I lived outside any will of God and hind sight is 20/20 and I can give you many examples of where I listened to people I shouldn't have and I had a big problem telling the truth. With the total surrender I made it has been much easier to tell the truth even when it's going to cost me and I don't give people I know are liars the time of day.

It's another nice day and the leaves are really falling. Matt and I are going to all units and changing all smoke detectors and check all air filters.

Tonight we will have our weekly Bible study class from 7-8 p.m. with members of our church sponsor. The class is helpful and informative and gives even a novice like me a solid foundation to build on.

We are accepting applications and do have openings for those who wish to try a different way of living and want to give up the high cost of low living.

God Bless !!!!!!!!
Chip Kling

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Center House Living, provides a structured living environment promoting spiritual growth through fellowship and accountability. Learn more about Center House Living and our recovery homes by visiting us at www.centerhouseliving.com

Matt's Testimony

Center House has done just what the name says it has helped center me. Here I have gotten into the habit of going to A.A. meetings on a regular basis, working at a job that i like and going to Celebrate Recovery which is awesome. I also started to develop other productive habits like keeping a clean house and budgeting my money. Center house is just a small step in my overall development but the relationship that I have with God and the healthy habits I've learned here I'm sure have given me some things that hopefully will always be with me. Center House is a place with structure and rules but it also has given me both room and inspiration to be a better man.
Matt

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SCRIPTURE FOR NOVEMBER 16, 2008--CENTER HOUSE LIVING

PROVERBS 16:3
COMMIT YOUR WORKS TO THE LORD, AND YOUR THOUGHTS WILL BE ESTABLISHED

I also looked at this verse and relate to it by another saying as well which is " Bring your body and your mind will follow".
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The cool air is refreshing and the bright sun is nice today. The leaves are coming down heavy now at the Center House Living recovery home in Nashville, Tennessee.

The residents of Center House will soon have to plan a leaf raking party and general lawn care etc. We will probably get yard tools together and chut down a perished tree in front yard as well as trim all the bushes, tree limbs and overgrowth around our property line to prepare for the Spring.

Adam F. successfully completed the Center House program this past Tuesday and has left to return home with his mother and father before attending college this Spring at the Watkins Art Institute. He is a very talented artist and we see Adam going far in his new found life.

All the units in our half way house were inspected and passed for cleanliness and all looked great. Way to go fellows. Keep up the good work and effort.

God Bless !!!!
Chip Kling

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Center House Living, provides a structured living environment promoting spiritual growth through fellowship and accountability. Learn more about Center House Living and our recovery homes by visiting us at www.centerhouseliving.com

Kevins Testimony

Center House has been a true blessing to me. I see eeveryday how people in recovery cope day to day life while staying sober. That helps to show me that I can live life clean and sober. I learn something new every day from the other men I live with and from the curriculum that Center House follows. This is also the first time in a long while that I feel like I can be a productive member of society.
Kevin

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Center House Living, provides a structured living environment promoting spiritual growth through fellowship and accountability. Learn more about Center House Living and our recovery homes by visiting us at www.centerhouseliving.com