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.
Stories of Hope
During difficult times, stories of hope help sustain and inspire us to never give up.
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.
A Dream Helped a Wrongfully Convicted Prisoner Remain Hopeful
By Kirk Bloodsworth8 min read
The death row prisoner struggled to remain optimistic until a dream changed his perspective.
How Recovery from Addiction Inspired a Life Calling
By Pablo Diaz2 min read
In our deepest, darkest struggles, it’s possible to find out who we are really meant to be.
How God’s Love Helped This Country Singer Out of Addiction
By Paul Overstreet2 min read
His life took a turn for the worse as he got into drugs and alcohol. But God had another a plan for him.
Too Young to Be an Alcoholic?
By Ross Hauser8 min read
As a teen, he drank to feel grown-up, but only through sobriety has he truly become an adult.
How This Teacher Helped Her Student Through Alcohol Addiction
By Sarah Bradford9 min read
She prayed that God would give her a student that needed what she had to give…but now she worried she was in over her head.
How to Help a Teen or Young Adult Struggling with Addiction
Ross Hauser shares from experience the addiction challenges young people face.
A Waitress’ Answered Prayers to Overcome Addiction
By Bob Y.4 min read
How a group of friends from Alcoholics Anonymous gave her the strength she needed.
Turning to God Helped Her Kick Her Gambling and Drug Addictions
By Melissa L. Dale8 min read
At the end of her rope, she offered up a prayer, pleading for help in overcoming her addictions.
The Unique Challenges Presented by a Gambling Addiction
Melissa Dale, who has been in recovery for 15 years for addiction to drugs, alcohol and gambling, shares why her impulse to gambling has been the most difficult to overcome.
She Confronted Her Drug Addiction with God’s Help
By Lisa Freter9 min read
After eight years of having a painkiller addiction, she found comfort at church and knew she was not alone in her journey.