My Anchor Point Recovery

04/17/2026

Romans 8:1

Life in the Spirit

“There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.”

One of our heaviest burdens in life is the weight of guilt and shame. We replay our mistakes, relive our failures, and wonder if we can ever truly be forgiven—not just by others, but by God himself.

Paul's declaration in Romans 8:1 cuts through that darkness with stunning clarity: "no condemnation." Not "less condemnation" or "conditional condemnation," but NO condemnation for those in Christ Jesus.

This doesn't mean our actions didn't have consequences or that we shouldn't make amends. But it means that God doesn't hold your past against you. The voice in your head saying "you're worthless," "you'll never change," or "God can't love someone like you"—that's not God's voice.

04/16/2026

Psalms 1:1-3

The Way of the Righteous and the Wicked

Blessed is the man who walks not in the counsel of the wicked, nor stands in the way of sinners, nor sits in the seat of scoffers; but his delight is in the law of the LORD, and on his law he meditates day and night.
He is like a tree planted by streams of water that yields its fruit in its season,
and its leaf does not wither. In all that he does, he prospers.

THE PLANTED TREE

This psalm contrasts two ways of living: the path of the wicked, which leads to destruction, and the way of the righteous, which leads to flourishing. The blessed person is described as a tree planted by streams of water.

The key word is "planted." Trees that grow wild often struggle to find adequate water and nutrients. But a tree that is deliberately planted by a reliable water source will thrive. We’re learning to be planted people—rooted in God's word, drawing life from His presence.

Notice that the tree doesn't just survive—it bears fruit in season and its leaves don't wither. This is God's vision for your life: a flourishing life that produces good fruit and provides shade for others.

04/14/2026

Tuesday, April 14, 2026

1 Corinthians 3:10

“According to the grace of God given to me, like a skilled master builder I laid a foundation, and someone else is building upon it. Let each one take care how he builds upon it.”

Paul describes the Christian life using construction imagery, emphasizing the importance of building carefully on the right foundation. Recovery involves both demolition of what was built incorrectly and construction of what God intends.

The "foundation" Paul refers to is Jesus Christ Himself. Everything in recovery must be built on this foundation—your identity, relationships, goals, daily practices, and future hopes. Any other foundation will eventually crack under the weight of real life.

"Build with care" translates the Greek word blepo, which means to see clearly or pay attention. Recovery requires careful attention to what materials you're using—what thoughts you entertain, what relationships you cultivate, what habits you develop.

Paul mentions that some build with "gold, silver, costly stones" while others use "wood, hay, or straw." The difference isn't always apparent initially, but fire reveals the quality of materials used. Trials in recovery test whether you've built with materials that can withstand pressure.

Every day in recovery, you're either building something that will last or something that will burn. Choose your materials carefully—they determine whether your recovery can weather the storms that will inevitably come.

Prayer of the Day

God, help me build my recovery on the solid foundation of Jesus Christ. Give me wisdom to choose materials that will last through trials. Make me a careful builder of what honors You. In Jesus name I pray, Amen.

04/13/2026

Monday, April 13, 2026

John 4:13-15

[13] Jesus said to her, “Everyone who drinks of this water will be thirsty again, [14] but whoever drinks of the water that I will give him will never be thirsty again. The water that I will give him will become in him a spring of water welling up to eternal life.” [15] The woman said to him, “Sir, give me this water, so that I will not be thirsty or have to come here to draw water.”

Jesus spoke these words to a woman at a well who had been trying to satisfy her deepest thirst through relationships, but kept coming up empty. Her story parallels our experience—we've all been drinking from wells that cannot satisfy.

The contrast Jesus draws is between temporary satisfaction and permanent fulfillment. Physical water quenches thirst momentarily, but spiritual thirst requires spiritual water. Substances, behaviors, achievements, or relationships may provide temporary relief, but they always leave us thirsty again.

The "living water" Jesus offers doesn't just satisfy—it becomes a source of satisfaction for others. The Greek word for "welling up" (hallomai) suggests water that bubbles up from an underground spring with continuous, abundant flow.

On our journey, we discover that the emptiness we were trying to fill was actually a God-shaped vacuum that only He can fill. When Christ's living water fills that space, we stop being someone who constantly needs and become someone who constantly gives.

The woman left her water jar at the well and ran to tell others about Jesus. When we’ve tasted living water, we can't help but share it.

11/20/2025

Jesus used the fig tree to teach about recognizing seasons. Unlike evergreens, fig trees provide clear seasonal signals—tender branches and new leaves announce that winter is over and summer is approaching.

Life has seasons, and learning to recognize them is crucial for spiritual health. There are winters of struggle when growth seems dormant but roots are actually deepening. There are springs of new hope when first signs of change appear.

The tender branch represents the softening of a hard heart. The new leaves represent fresh perspectives, renewed relationships, and emerging purposes. These are signs that the winter is ending and the summer is approaching.

But seasons require patience. You cannot force a fig tree to produce fruit out of season, and you cannot rush the change beyond its natural pace. Each season has its purpose and its proper timing.

The encouragement is this: when you see tender branches and new leaves in your life—moments of unexpected joy, desires for healthy relationships, passion for helping others—recognize these as signs that God's summer is near.

04/29/2025

People loving people thrift store is now closed. The new thrift store will be reopening sometime over the next few weeks. Thank you for a wonderful 13 years!

04/10/2025

We have exciting news. The family who purchased the buildings will take over operation of the thrift store on May 2, 2025. We will continue to run People Loving People Thrift Store until that time. We hope that all of our amazing customers will welcome the new owners on May 2 and support their endeavor to keep the thrift store in operation.

Thank you everyone for your patience and understanding as we worked towards an agreement with new owners.

04/09/2025

New Stuff coming in!

04/07/2025

Now accepting Donations! 😁

04/07/2025

03/28/2025

Thank you to all your amazing customers for all the wonderful years!

We have drawn the winners of our prizes!

Bitty Bear Purse - Dani
Authentic Coach Purse - Sharon
$50 Menards - Becky
$50 Menards - Charity
$50 Menards - Sheri
$50 Menards - Colleen
$20 Kwik Trip - Lisa
$20 Kwik Trip - Tamara
$20 Kwik Trip - Christine
$20 Kwik Trip - Roxy
$20 Dairy Queen - Pat hi
$10 Taco Bell - Leanne
$10 Taco Bell - Mandy
$10 McDonalds - Kathy
$10 McDonalds - Vicki