The Freedom of Truth

The Freedom of Truth

My road to recovery from alcoholism has taught me many things, and one of the first was that I had to develop a degree of honesty, open-mindedness, and willingness that I’d never had before. You see, I had to look at what caused me to drink, even when I desperately...
Do You Want to Live or Die?

Do You Want to Live or Die?

Nothing has scared me more than the idea of letting go of control, and yet there came a day when I knew I must let God take control of my life, or else I’d lose it. I’d been very close to losing my life. Too many times to count, in fact. Between the risks I’d taken...
The Gift of Desperation

The Gift of Desperation

My journey in recovery began with a cry for help to a God that I was very sure did not believe in me anymore. I’d made too many promises I couldn’t keep, and was convinced He was done with me. It hadn’t always been that way. I’d loved God as a child and tried...
Powerless is Powerful

Powerless is Powerful

As a non-fiction writer, I’m rarely stumped. I write true stories—mostly of how God has transformed messed-up lives into something beautiful. But how do I begin to describe my own path to recovery? I never dreamed of writing about this subject for 3ABN, but I’m...