God Guided This Recovering Addict to Plant a Community Farm
By Daron Babcock10 min read
He’d never gardened a day in his life, but he was led to help an underserved Dallas community by growing fresh vegetables
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A Fire Chief Remains Hopeful in the Fight Against Her City’s Opioid Epidemic
Jan Rader, fire chief in Huntington, West Virginia, relies on faith and prayer to remain positive in the face of the opioid epidemic that has ravaged her town.
A Mother’s Tips for Talking to Kids About Drugs
Author Christine Naman, whose teenage daughter struggled with addiction, discusses actions parents can take to decrease the likelihood that their children will get involved with alcohol and drugs and to help them get sober if they do.
Desperate to Help Her Addicted Daughter, a Mother in Denial Turned to God
By Christine Naman9 min read
It’s hard enough to have a daughter with a drug problem. It’s even harder to admit it.
This Former Addict Is a Popular New York City SoulCycle Instructor
By Noa Shaw7 min read
Addict. Drug dealer. Felon. But since getting sober he inspires others to do the same in his unique exercise class.
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.
A Surprise Encounter at the Airport Brings Her Comfort
By Mary-Ann Kordoski3 min read
A grieving mother almost misses her flight; then an old friend shows up.
How Cutting Back on Sugar Can Help Fight Alzheimer’s
By Edward Grinnan3 min read
Apparently, a sweet tooth can cause more than cavities.
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: 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.