The Refuge Recovery Center

09/05/2026

“Refuse to accept a Plan B for your recovery. Regardless of whether you have one day, one month, one year, or many years clean and sober, none of us is promised tomorrow—we all have today.

Do not give up on sobriety when your mind tells you that you cannot continue. Do not give in to temptation, isolation, hopelessness, or the lie that one relapse will not matter. Do not compromise the boundaries that protect your life, and do not lower your standards because healing feels difficult.

Substance use disorder and mental health challenges may be part of your story, but they do not determine how your story ends. Ask for help. Keep showing up. Take life one day—and sometimes one moment—at a time. Today, choose recovery. Today, choose hope. Today, choose life

08/31/2026

TAKE THE THOUGHT CAPTIVE — YOU ARE NOT FINISHED

The lie:
“This is just who I am.”

The truth:
“This may be how I learned to think, react, or survive—but I can learn a different way.”

Scripture:

“Take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ.” — 2 Corinthians 10:5

Recovery principle:
A thought repeated becomes easier to think. A behavior repeated becomes easier to do. Recovery means deliberately practicing a new response until the new pathway becomes stronger than the old one.

Workbook questions:

1. What negative thought do I repeatedly tell myself?
2. Where did I learn that thought?
3. What happens when I believe it?
4. Is it actually true?
5. What does Scripture say that challenges it?
6. What healthier thought can I practice instead?
7. What action can I take today that agrees with the new thought?

And I think this line fits the Refuge message particularly well:

“Your past may explain the pathways in your mind, but it does not have to determine where those pathways lead. No one is left behind—and that includes the person you are becoming

08/25/2026

Dani you have such a beautiful smile ❤️

08/19/2026

Sunday fun day ❤️

08/18/2026

New merch ❤️ getting ready for River Ranch 2026! 

08/09/2026

07/27/2026

We are praying for everyone impacted by the fire at Camp Justice.

If you or someone you know has been displaced and is struggling with substance use or is ready to begin recovery, The Refuge Recovery Center currently has a limited number of treatment beds available.

We welcome referrals from county agencies, nonprofit organizations, and community partners. If you know someone who could benefit from treatment during this difficult time, please don’t hesitate to reach out.

For referrals or additional information, contact our office at (209) 588-7018.

Please share this post so we can help those in need during this emergency.

07/18/2026

We had a great adventure at Big Trees -  learning to live sober and enjoying every minute of it ❤️

07/14/2026

“The Lord will vindicate me; your love, Lord, endures forever—do not abandon the works of your hands.”
— Psalm 138:8 (NIV)

No matter what you’re facing today, remember this: God hasn’t forgotten you. He is still working, even when you can’t see it. His love never fails, His purpose remains, and He will complete the work He has begun in your life.

Trust His timing. Stand firm in your faith. The same God who brought you this far will continue to lead you every step of the way.

His love endures forever. ❤️🙏