Finding Joy In The Trough

It’s been a tough year in our family. No way around that. I retreat when I’m in a process. I … More

Reflection on 7 years

7 years. Strike up the band! Order Balloons! Make a cake! Put an ad in the local paper! 7 years … More

“By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail.” Benjamin Franklin Maybe because it’s the least touched on topic or … More

****Warning: heavy stuff ahead.**** Seriously though, if you are in love with alcohol then stop reading. **** As I walked … More

We are eternal. Isn’t that the best news? I buckle the kids in the minivan. I worry if I have … More

Hello, my name is Mike – a thankful follower of my Lord Jesus Christ, and celebrating freedom from alcohol, tobacco, … More

“Only in the darkness can you see the stars.” ― Martin Luther King Jr. Addiction is a dark time. It … More

Structure is comfort. We know what to expect and there is no parting from it. I remember being conscious of … More

Lifeonthewagon has turned 3 years old! In celebration, I decided to freshen the look of lifeonthewagon.com (when you have a … More

Like turtles on a fencepost. You see them sitting on top of one and you know someone had to put them there.

We weren’t happy. I was miserable and this time of year, more than any other, made me really feel it.

We end up needing to needed. This became my normal. We aren’t the rescuers.