How This Doctor Brings Hope to Those in Recovery
By Lou Ortenzio8 min read
The West Virginia physician overcame his own addiction and now helps others in his community.
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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
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.
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 a Dog and a Hopeless Addict Helped Each Other Find New Purpose
By Keelie Burkett7 min read
Darla was the worst dog in the prison’s program. Keelie was an addict with no future. They both needed a second chance.
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.
This Prison Chaplain Earned a Divine Second Chance
By Chaplain Danny Co5 min read
The former drug addict spent time in prison; then a mysterious letter propelled him to change his life.
How The Beach Boys Saved Their Christmas Spirit
By Lori Sciame6 min read
This family was struggling in snowy Wisconsin. But the upbeat music from the California band helped turn things around.
How God Delivered Her from the Grip of Opioid Addiction
By Rhonda Rush4 min read
A difficult childhood, several stints in jail and the death of her husband left her weary. Could she regain her faith in God again?