Noa Shaw on Overcoming the Fear of Exercise
The author and SoulCycle instructor shares how conquering the fear of exercise and of asking for help has helped him achieve fitness, both physical and spiritual, and sobriety.
Addiction Recovery Stories
How He Came to Minister to Hikers on the Appalachian Trail
By Matt Hall8 min read
A novice chaplain, a novice hiker and only four years sober. Was he up to this unexpected new challenge?
Craig Melvin: His Father’s Sobriety Restored Their Relationship
By Craig Melvin9 min read
When his Pops finally stopped drinking at age 67, the Today show news anchor got closer to the man he barely knew.
Craig Melvin: How His Father Was Changed by Sobriety
The Today Show news anchor shares what a difference it made in the life of his family when his father confronted and overcame his alcohol and gambling addictions.
How the Great Outdoors Helped a Pastor on His Sobriety Journey
United Methodist pastor Matt Hall shares how a summer ministering to hikers along the Appalachian Trail influenced his recovery from drug addiction.
The Journey of Recovery: Making Peace with the Past
By Edward Grinnan2 min read
In a Jesus Calling podcast, Guideposts Editor-in-Chief Edward Grinnan makes a discovery.
How a Fond Memory of Her Son Sustained Her
By Susan Zulick-Check4 min read
Drug addiction took her son. But a chance encounter with another child reminded her to open her eyes to God’s many miracles.
How an Art Class Gave This Worried Mom Hope
By Heather Henry8 min read
She feared her son would never overcome his drug addiction—until she received divine assurance.
A Lone Watermelon Reminded Her to Let Go and Let God
By Nancy Burgett6 min read
After attending Al-Anon meetings, she learned that she had to put her son’s future in His hands.
How ‘Just a Job’ Turned into a Career and a Relationship with God
By Edward Grinnan3 min read
With a life in shambles, one mysterious moment changes everything.
A Recovering Alcoholic Feared Her Daughter Might Repeat Her Mistakes
By Carol Weis5 min read
Is A.A. for Alcoholics Only?How could she prevent her teenage daughter from turning to alcohol?
How ‘Interoceptive Awareness’ Can Help Your Body Relax
By Holly Lebowitz Rossi3 min read
Research shows we benefit simply by having an accurate understanding of our mind, body and feelings.
