The Crux of the Matter
My writings are inspired by many different things in my life. A devotional. A life circumstance of my own. A life circumstance of a friend or Mentee. This journal entry … Continue reading The Crux of the Matter
Author: Greg Bruce
Do You Want to Get Well?
“Do you want to get well?” TLV, NIV & AMP “Do you truly long to be well?” TPT “Do you want to be healed?” CJB, CEV “Wilt thou be made … Continue reading Do You Want to Get Well?
Freedom
I speak and write a lot about freedom. I named our blog site after an aspect of freedom – we were created to be free. Dictionary.com has seventeen definitions for … Continue reading Freedom
Mars vs Venus
SPOILER ALERT: Major oversimplification ahead in order to make a point! Most of us have heard about the Mars & Venus issue. Mars is rough and tough and his only … Continue reading Mars vs Venus
Validation
I write from the vantage of a recovered & redeemed, male addict. My audience is most often addicted men, in the process of recovery, seeking the same freedom and redemption … Continue reading Validation
The Tears of a Man
“Be strong, be bold, don’t be afraid or frightened of them, for ADONAI your God is going with you. He will neither fail you nor abandon you.” Deut. 31:6 CJB … Continue reading The Tears of a Man
“Manning Up”
We’ve all heard the term, or been told to, “Man Up.” It’s usually a reference to “stop whining.” In that context, even if it’s true, it’s shallow at best. In … Continue reading “Manning Up”
Tribute
To those of you who follow this blog I apologize. The blog I wanted to write couldn’t be written until Friday evening until Lynn officially gave notice at work and … Continue reading Tribute
Visions
If you’re keeping up with my blogs you’ll know that Lynn has accepted her Dream Job and started this week. In the course of a month (she got the request … Continue reading Visions
Rock Bottom
This morning, the morning show on the local radio station decided to have listeners – those brave enough – call in and share their “rock bottom” story and the resulting … Continue reading Rock Bottom
The “Journey”
If you’ve read “Our Story“ then you have some idea where my Journey began and when it turned to hope and freedom. Because of space limitations Our Story is severely … Continue reading The “Journey”
Welcome
We are Greg & Lynn Bruce and we’re glad you stopped by. Created To Be Free is dedicated to helping men and women who are dealing with addiction, specifically sex … Continue reading Welcome
About Us
This blog was accepted for publication by our Affiliate Partner, Covenant Eyes. I’m told, due to “googling” restrictions, I shouldn’t post the same blog in two different locations.I apologize for … Continue reading About Us
Fear
Fear – noun – 1. a distressing emotion aroused by impending danger, evil, pain, etc., whether the threat is real [healthy] or imagined [irrational]; the feeling or condition of being … Continue reading Fear
Waiting … patiently?
It’s been a few weeks since I posted. The roller coaster has kept me “thought-less.” There is so much going on and so much where there is no movement I … Continue reading Waiting … patiently?
Intimacy
I state on our home page that this is Lynn’s and my blog. I believe that despite the fact that I do the writing and she probably never will. She … Continue reading Intimacy
Lifestyle Boundaries
The men currently working through the 7 Pillars of Freedom workbook with me and the women working through the Betrayal & Beyond process with Lynn have both come to the … Continue reading Lifestyle Boundaries
Slow Fade
Slow Fade by Casting Crowns Be careful little eyes what you seeIt’s the second glance that ties your handsAs darkness pulls the stringsBe careful little feet where you goFor … Continue reading Slow Fade
Step by Step
When the couples involved in sharing our stories at the 2019 Marriage Redeemed Conference in Portland got together in February to choose a theme, one of the ladies reminded us … Continue reading Step by Step
Abundance
As Lynn and I were doing our Psalms devotional last night (Dr. Tim Keller’s Book) God did what He is so good about doing for me – He gave me … Continue reading Abundance
Worship As Warfare
I got a little jolt in my understanding this week as I sat in “worship” on Sunday. Believe me, I won’t do justice to the topic here so if you … Continue reading Worship As Warfare
Wait on God
Taken from YouVersion.com devotional by A. W. Tozer from his book “The Pursuit of God.” I was in awe and simply had to share this. Pastor Tozer lived 1897 – … Continue reading Wait on God
Holiness and Trust
I have had trouble this week finding a topic on which to write. Many good things happened this week, good interactions with Lynn, my groups and my family. But nothing … Continue reading Holiness and Trust
Brokenness & Natural Consequences
There is an old saying that it isn’t until you’ve been knocked flat on your back with nowhere else to look, that you are finally able to look up and … Continue reading Brokenness & Natural Consequences
Musings
This week there isn’t really a theme for my blog. As the title states, it’s more like musings. My last few weeks boiled down into living a life with God, … Continue reading Musings
