Addiction and Recovery, Family Stories
A Handwritten Prayer Gave Him a Deeper Understanding of His Late Father
He thought he knew his father well: his devotion to family, his solid faith. A slip of paper in a forgotten Bible revealed more.
How to Overcome Your Shortcomings
A little humor can change your whole perspective.
Waterfalls and Mother Nature Restored the Spirits of a Mom and Daughter
Colleen Radke shares how a difficult divorce and the trials brought on by the Covid-19 pandemic inspired her to get back to nature with her five-year-old daughter.
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Her Care Packages Comforted These Vietnam Veterans on Valentine’s Day
A Vietnam vet struggling with addiction was inspired by a simple gift of sewing kits.
A Mysterious Note of Encouragement from a Child Gave Her Hope
Her son was struggling with alcohol addiction; the message reminded her that he was in God’s hands.
How The Beach Boys Saved Their Christmas Spirit
This family was struggling in snowy Wisconsin. But the upbeat music from the California band helped turn things around.
Forgiving Her Alcoholic Father Helped Her Feel Whole
Her father was trying to make amends, but could she forgive him for his emotional abuse during her childhood?
How This Father Found Hope After Losing Both Sons to Addiction
Stephen Grant turned his grief into action and has dedicated himself to helping people fight substance abuse.
A Miracle Healed Roberta Messner of Pain and Addiction
After decades of coping with an incurable disease and a reliance on opioids, her suffering ended almost overnight.