How a Beloved Bible Helped Her Forgive Her Alcoholic Father
By Carlene Schaaf3 min read
Finding her treasured childhood book allowed her to let go of her resentment.
Alcoholism
The Serenity Prayer Ignited His Spiritual Awakening
By Edward Grinnan2 min read
The Guideposts Editor-in-Chief initially struggled with parts of the well-known prayer at his Alcoholics Anonymous meetings.
How a Silver Coin Connected Two Alcoholic Anonymous Members
By Dave S.2 min read
He found a medallion honoring 25 years of sobriety. But who did the chip belong to?
After 30 Years of Addiction, God Answered His Prayer for Sobriety
By Sidney H. Smith III7 min read
He had been a crack addict, a fugitive and an inmate, but one sincere prayer helped him turn his life around.
Keep the Faith with Ty’Ann Brown: Breaking Down the Serenity Prayer
Guideposts’ VP of Ministries explores how the Serenity Prayer can positively impact your life, whether or not you are dealing with an addiction or are in a 12-step program.
Forgiving Her Alcoholic Father Helped Her Feel Whole
By Jill Suttie9 min read
Her father was trying to make amends, but could she forgive him for his emotional abuse during her childhood?
The Near-Death Experience That Brought Him Clarity
By Mark McDonough6 min read
He almost died in the fire that killed his mother and brother. But the divine encounter gave him the strength he needed to get sober years later.
5 Key Steps to Staying Sober During a Crisis
By Jim Hinch6 min read
Covid-19 has upended every facet of life, but there are still ways to seek help and remain sober.
How God Helped Her Overcome Alcohol Addiction
By Carol Howard8 min read
After attending Mass at a rehabilitation center, she realized that by having faith she can triumph over her addiction one day at a time.
Laura McKowen on the ‘Magic’ of Sobriety
By Alikay Wood3 min read
Laura McKowen author of ‘We Are the Luckiest’ shares her journey to sobriety.
After a Year of Sobriety She Turned to Helping Others
By Laura M.7 min read
After 12 months in recovery, she thought she was ready for romance, but her AA sponsor introduced her to an entirely different kind of relationship.
Why Is Sobriety Often So Hard to Maintain?
By Jim Hinch9 min read
Senior Editor Jim Hinch looks back at what we’ve learned from two years of stories in our Overcoming Addiction series.