Lifelines

04/18/2026

Welcome to Lifelines 4-17-26 with special guest speaker Pastor Jim Gaffney and music from Ted and Jeryl!

04/17/2026

Join us tonight at Lifelines! 7 PM at The Crossing in Costa Mesa. All are welcome to attend our open speaker meeting. We also have a 6 PM Women’s CODA Meeting and an 8 PM Coed Life Recovery Support Group.

04/16/2026

We are excited to welcome back special, Music, guests Ted and Jeryl!!!

When Jeryl and Ted met they felt an instant click. They soon discovered they lived on the same street, were both in recovery, and were lifelong musicians. The first time they played together, improvisation took over. Years later, they still never play a song the same way twice. Their partnership thrives on trust, surprise, deep listening, joy, always.

Doors open at 6:50 PM at The Crossing in Costa Mesa!

04/16/2026

Join us this Friday at Lifelines as we welcome special guest speaker Pastor Jim Gaffney!

Pastor Jim Gaffney was ordained in 1988 as a Pastor focused on Care & Shepherding broken individuals in Melbourne, Florida by his 2 mentors; Jamie Buckingham & Mickey Evans. Jamie authored  close to 50 books & Mickey fathered Dunklin Memorial Camp in Okeechobee, FL; a Christ-centered Drug & Alcohol Rehabilitation 1 year facility! Jim spent 2 years w/ Mickey in Ministry Training focused on “Speaking the Truth in Love!”

Both of these mentors had poured into Jim from their life, experience & hope how to Shepherd & Change lives! Jim has never been a preacher, rather relying on telling stories that touch people’s hearts! In 1992 after Jamie’s untimely death from Cancer he left FL to come to SoCal as the first Recovery Pastor at Mariners Church where he faithfully served for 17 years!

Jim then moved back for a period to NYC area, his hometown to pursue graduate school where he earned his Masters in Marriage & Family Therapy as well as his certification in Drug & Alcohol Counseling.  

Jim’s original training was in Pharmacy in 1979 as he became a Registered Pharmacist. He celebrates every July 15th his total Sobriety from drugs, alcohol and a brutal cigarette addiction! This coming July will be his 47th sobriety birthday!

He is now fully retired from all 3 successful careers, yet is a weekly volunteer at LifeLines & facilitates a Coed LifeRecovery support group!

7PM at The Crossing in Costa Mesa— all are welcome to attend this open meeting.

04/13/2026

Your brain doesn’t need motivation… it needs momentum.

On Mondays, most people wait to feel ready before they act.
But neuroscience shows the opposite is true:

👉 Action creates motivation — not the other way around.

When you take even a small step:
• Your brain releases dopamine (motivation chemical)
• You build neural pathways for progress
• You shift from overwhelm → control

This is called the “activation effect.”

From a positive psychology perspective:
Small wins build self-efficacy — the belief that “I can do this.”

So instead of asking:
❌ “Do I feel motivated?”

Ask:
✅ “What’s one small win I can create right now?”

Start small. Start now. Momentum will meet you there.

04/13/2026

04/11/2026

Amen 🙏

04/10/2026

Let go, let God.

04/09/2026

This Friday at Lifelines our special guest speaker is Mr. Freeman Palmore!
Freeman is a recovery advocate, interventionist, and speaker with over 23 years of continuous sobriety. After overcoming his own journey through addiction, he has dedicated his life to helping others find a path to healing and long-term recovery.

Known for his ability to build trust and connect deeply with individuals and families, Freeman has facilitated life-changing interventions, mentored countless people in recovery, and spoken at treatment centers, on podcasts, and public forums across the U.S. and internationally.

He was also part of a pioneering group that helped establish the first Alcoholics Anonymous chapter in Uganda, expanding access to recovery support in underserved communities.

Freeman’s work is grounded in lived experience, compassion, and the belief that no one is beyond help—and that lasting transformation is always possible.
7 PM this Friday at The Crossing in Costa Mesa. All are welcome to attend this open meeting.

04/08/2026

Join us this Friday at Lifelines as we welcome special musical guest Ralfie Navarro!
Ralfie is a faith-driven musician, songwriter, and speaker who shares his journey of healing, recovery, and redemption through music. With a heart for ministry and a passion for helping others find hope, Ralfie uses his testimony and songs to point people toward God’s grace, restoration, and new beginnings.

Having walked his own path of transformation, his music reflects the power of faith, surrender, and perseverance. Today, Ralfie is committed to encouraging others in recovery to believe that no one is too far gone for God’s love — and that even broken strings can still make beautiful music.

Doors open at 6:50 PM this Friday at The Crossing in Costa Mesa—all are welcome to attend!