Addiction and Recovery
Recovery from addiction is a major undertaking and a gift you give yourself, your family, and your community. While recovery can be a long and arduous process, it is so gratifying when you can confidently say your addiction is well-managed and no longer in control of your life. Share addiction stories to inspire others to take their first steps toward recovery.
How He Came to Minister to Hikers on the Appalachian Trail
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
In a Jesus Calling podcast, Guideposts Editor-in-Chief Edward Grinnan makes a discovery.
How a Fond Memory of Her Son Sustained Her
Drug addiction took her son. But a chance encounter with another child reminded her to open her eyes to God’s many miracles.
How an Art Class Gave This Worried Mom Hope
She feared her son would never overcome his drug addiction—until she received divine assurance.
A Lone Watermelon Reminded Her to Let Go and Let God
After attending Al-Anon meetings, she realized that she was enabling her son’s narcotics addiction.
How ‘Just a Job’ Turned into a Career and a Relationship with God
With a life in shambles, one mysterious moment changes everything.
A Recovering Alcoholic Feared Her Daughter Might Repeat Her Mistakes
How could she prevent her teenage daughter from turning to alcohol?
Craig Melvin: His Father's Sobriety Restored Their Relationship
When his Pops finally stopped drinking at age 67, the Today show news anchor got acquainted with the man he barely knew.
How ‘Interoceptive Awareness’ Can Help Your Body Relax
Research shows we benefit simply by having an accurate understanding of our mind, body and feelings.
Why Acceptance Is a Big Part of Recovery
In sobriety, being “cured” doesn’t play a role. But peace and serenity do.
Free from Guideposts: A Daily Devotions Booklet on Recovery
Whether you or someone you know is struggling with addiction, this collection of 60 devotionals offers a message of hope and inspiration.
How She Helped a Pastor Struggling with Alcohol Addiction
She healed from the sadness of her father’s alcoholism by befriending a clergyman years later.
She Donated a Kidney to the Cop Who Arrested Her
After years of drug abuse, she finally got sober. But she had no idea what God had in store for her.
5 Signs from Beyond from Her Late Son
After her son passed, these mysterious experiences showed that their love could never be broken.