“Why didn’t you let me die?” Possibly the worst question of my life. I experienced the clash between faith and failure, faith and doubt, faith and hopelessness.
Podcast Episode: “You Don’t Float”
Listen to the most recent episode of my podcast: “You Don’t Float” https://anchor.fm/authentic-truths/episodes/You-Dont-Float-e1gtm9v Welcome to Authentic Truths in Addiction with me, Lisa Wenninger. This podcast is a journey through the life of addiction from the perspective of a mother. My hope is to bring awareness to this difficult topic. We are in the fight for …
Their Addiction ~ My Journey, “The Demons of Addiction”
She was screaming, "Let me out of here!" With caution, I approached her door and began to turn the handle. It wasn't locked, I'm not even sure it has a lock. There was my daughter, on her knees, fighting the lockless handle, to escape her room.
Their Addiction ~My Journey- “In Loving Memory”
“My son overdosed, March 22.” “They found my daughter’s body on February 28. I am so numb.” “I can’t breathe, my baby is gone. #Forever33”
FMF- “Spring”
Winter is a hard time for me, and everything from my mood to my metabolism and energy seems to respond negatively to cold, short days. I have battled seasonal depression for years, and I must intentionally keep myself above the waves of emotional mess.
Five Minute Friday- “Pressing In”
Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.” Matthew 11:29-30
Their Addiction ~ My Journey, “Fearing Death”
The National Survey on Drug Use and Health shows that over 8.3 million children under the age of 18 live in a household where at least one parent is addicted to drugs or alcohol.
Their Addiction ~My Journey- “Totally Wrecked”
This vehicle was the only home they had because drugs own all decisions right now- along with the consequences.
Their Addiction~My Journey-“God Doesn’t Love People Like Me”
.This story chronicles prejudice and shunning of a woman by society, but within these verses the character of Jesus is revealed. The important message shows Jesus as loving and accepting of people like us.
Five Minute Friday-“Commit”
Are you willing to surrender your desires and sinful nature for the glory of the Lord? Are we striving to live more righteous lives? Lives that proclaim what we need over what we want?


