On this date in history, 1429, Joan of Arc ended the Siege of Orleans, pulling an arrow from her own shoulder and returning, wounded, to lead the final charge. The victory marked a turning point in the Hundred Years’ War, which actually lasted 116 years, from 1337-1453.
Two years later, Joan was burned at the stake for perceived heresy, at the age of 19. She has since been found innocent of all charges and heralded as a saint and martyr.
Sometimes, doing the right thing is only recognized with time.
James asked, “What good is it if people say they have faith but do nothing to show it?” (James 2:14).
The best way to secure your recovery tomorrow is to do something right today.
Recovery Step: Do the next right thing, whether anyone gives you credit for it or not.
Mark and Beth Denison, married for 36 years, launched There’s Still Hope as a national movement to call men and women into lives of sexual integrity. Their ministry offers 90-day recovery plans for addicts and one-on-one and group coaching for addicts and their spouses. TSH also produces resources for pastors and churches to confront the porn epidemic that is destroying so many lives.
Dr. Denison was a senior pastor for over 30 years, NBA chaplain, and board chairman at Houston Baptist University three times. With a Master’s Degree in Addiction Recovery, Mark is a certified PSAP and active member of the American Association of Christian Counselors.
Mark has written four books on recovery: Porn in the Pew, 365 Days to Sexual Integrity, A 90-Day Recovery Guide, and 40 Days to Porn-Free Living. His latest book, Jesus on the 12 Steps, will be released later this year.
