Hope Over Dope Lubbock

01/12/2026

10/17/2025

Every scar tells a story, not of defeat, but of survival.
You are not your past. You are not your mistakes. You are the living proof that grace still works, that light still breaks through darkness, and that freedom is possible for anyone who dares to believe again.

Recovery is not just about giving something up, it’s about gaining something greater. It’s about coming home to yourself and realizing that your Higher Power never left your side, even in the moments you thought you were too far gone.

When the pain of trauma whispers that you’re broken beyond repair, remember this: broken things in the hands of God become beautiful mosaics of redemption. Every step, every tear, every surrender is rebuilding you into something unshakable.

Forgiveness is where the real freedom begins.
Not just forgiving others — but forgiving yourself.
For the times you fell. For the times you ran. For the things you didn’t know how to handle.
When you release yourself from shame, you make room for grace to take root. And grace grows stronger than guilt ever could.

The 12 Steps are not just a program, they’re a spiritual roadmap back to peace. Each step is an act of courage. Each surrender is an act of faith. Each inventory, amends, and moment of prayer draws you closer to your Higher Power and to the person you were always meant to be.

Your story isn’t over, it’s just getting good.
You are being transformed, not in the absence of pain, but through it. You are learning to stand tall in the face of what once knocked you down. You are becoming a light for others still lost in the dark.

So keep going.
Keep believing.
Keep trusting your Higher Power, even when the road feels long and the healing slow.
Because every sunrise reminds us of one truth:
No matter how far we fall, grace goes further.

EM🦋

08/30/2025

Jumpers
Free hotdogs
Hope Over Dope Brownfield is happening today! Load up all your friends and head over. Taste and see. Powerful testimonies (6:00 someone special to me will share her heart from a daughters perspective)

08/21/2025

“One is too many and a thousand is never enough.”
The spirit of gluttony comes from a deep wound and feelings you are not enough. Many people who talk about the “spirit of gluttony” (whether in a spiritual, psychological, or symbolic sense) connect it to a deeper emptiness inside—not necessarily hunger for food, or a substance but hunger for love, acceptance, safety, or self-worth.

Gluttony isn’t just about overeating; it can also show up as over-consuming anything—food, alcohol, drugs, entertainment, shopping, even relationships—because deep down, the person feels a gap, a sense of “not enough.”
• Spiritually: It can represent trying to fill a void that only deeper connection, healing, or faith can satisfy.
• Emotionally: It’s tied to low self-worth, shame, or a feeling of being unloved. The overindulgence becomes a temporary way to “numb” or soothe.
• Psychologically: It often stems from unmet needs in childhood or trauma where “having more” feels like protection against being deprived again.

The truth is, the opposite of gluttony isn’t starvation—it’s contentment. When someone begins to believe, “I am enough, I have enough, I am worthy,” the grip of overconsumption loosens.

Overcoming the spirit of gluttony isn’t just about controlling appetite or over consumption it’s about healing the root cause of emptiness that drives it.

Many people describe gluttony, addiction, or constant striving as trying to fill a void that only Jesus can truly satisfy.

Identity in Christ
Without Him, we often seek identity in food, a substance, possessions, status, or people. But in Christ, we are reminded:
“You are chosen, you are loved, you are enough.”
When you know your worth in Him, the need to overconsume fades because you’re no longer trying to prove yourself or numb your pain.

2. Living Water & Bread of Life
Jesus said: “I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to me will never go hungry, and whoever believes in me will never be thirsty” (John 6:35).
Food, alcohol, drugs, success, or indulgence can only temporarily satisfy, but He offers lasting nourishment for the soul.

3. Peace Beyond Circumstances
Discontentment often comes from comparing ourselves or fearing lack. Jesus brings peace by reminding us that God provides:
“My peace I give to you… not as the world gives” (John 14:27).
When we rest in His presence, we don’t need to chase after temporary comforts.

4. Healing Brokenness
The void usually comes from wounds—feeling unloved, abandoned, or “not enough.” Jesus meets us in that pain and heals it with His love.
He doesn’t just tell us to “stop” unhealthy patterns—He gives us the strength to walk in freedom.

5. Purpose & Fulfillment
Many people overconsume because life feels empty. Jesus gives purpose: serving, loving, and living for God’s kingdom.
That purpose fills the space where discontentment used to live.

02/18/2025

As a student at Liberty University pursuing a Master's in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, I am conducting research on the effects of childhood trauma and neglect on adult mental health and substance use disorders. Please be assured that your identity will not be requested, and your answers will remain private. The survey consists of simple, sensitive questions regarding childhood trauma (physical, sexual, and/or emotional) and neglect before age 18, as well as mental health and substance use disorders diagnoses. Your participation will aid in understanding the prevalence and connection. Thank you for participating in my research study!

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01/30/2025

Powerful book!!!