Practical resources and inspiring insights that share hope, strength, and encouragement for those traveling the road to recovery from hurts, habits, or hang-ups.
“Everything that the world tells us should have given me life was stripped away. Even my personal freedom, what the American dream is built off of, was gone. It was just me and God. It was almost like the ultimate test to see if following the Lord is worth it. IT IS. If I could … More Finding Freedom
Originally posted on Sober Grace:
There is a paradox in Alcoholics Anonymous that tells us that we must “surrender to win.” When I first entered AA, I thought that it seemed kind of crazy that I would have to surrender, or give up, in order to get better. Wasn’t that was I was already doing?…
“I just felt hopeless, with so much remorse, I really thought the right thing to do, the right answer, would be to die.” – excerpt from Family Restored, one woman’s story. What if we decide to trust God and start to follow Jesus, but fail? What if we fall on the face of our good … More Feeling Defeated?
“He rescued me that night and cared for me during a time when I couldn’t take very good care of myself. He has walked with me out of that darkness, at my pace, and gradually into the life He has planned for me. We’re still walking. ” … More Shelter in a Storm
I moved out of our home and into an apartment, just my daughter and I. I didn’t yet have a job, or a plan forward. I had a couple of months worth of temporary support that would soon be used up. I knew we could get on our feet, but not how it would happen. Life … More Fighting Fear?
This story was shared anonymously from a recovery center, but I was touched by the honesty and truth of the struggle with drinking too much. From thinking that the only way to overcome it was suicide, but being too hammered to pull it off, to being restored to the family life that was lost. That’s … More Family Restored.
This is John’s Story, written in his own words on his own blog, of where he found hope and freedom from drinking. The battle to overcome alcohol addiction is real and raw. It encompasses your entire identity, your needs and desires, and dulls your ability to fight. John tells this story in a way … More John’s Story
I remember the day life started to suck. I was numb with disbelief, but deep inside I knew it was true. I was serving on active duty in the Army then, and had been attending an intense military training school. I found myself with some time off, and couldn’t wait to call my husband … More Chris’s Story
My story is a tough one. A story of complete devastation starting from a very young age. A story whose details make most squirm in their seat in discomfort. But that’s not how I tell the story. I tell it how God has blessed me to see it, through His eyes. I was born to … More Erin’s Story
This is Taryn’s story of her recovery from an eating disorder. So many of us turn to things that can comfort us, or add more control when chaos abounds. Taryn shares her Hope:
“More than anything else. I tried for so long to hold onto other things that I thought would be better and they just aren’t. Everything is garbage compared to gaining Christ.”
Read on… … More Taryn’s Story
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