Posts by leahhauff
Children of Addicted Parents: Hope for Healing Families
Addiction affects families deeply—especially children. Healing is possible through awareness, faith, and supportive community.
Read MoreChristians and AA: Faith, History, and the 12 Steps
Should Christians Go to AA Meetings? It’s one of the most common questions Christians ask when addiction enters their life or the life of someone they love: Is Alcoholics Anonymous compatible with Christianity? Some Christians are warned to stay away from AA because of its references to a “higher power.” Others are told it can…
Read MoreStepping Into Power: A Christian Walk Through the 12 Steps
What Is Stepping Into Power? Stepping Into Power is a Christian recovery roadmap designed to help individuals, Sponsors, Recovery Partners (RPs), families, and church leaders better understand and work through the 12 Steps of AA through a Christian, biblical lens, as they are defined in The Dunamis Effect. Importantly, this is not a rehab program…
Read MoreChristmas in Recovery: Hope for the Humble
For many people, Christmas is a season of joy—twinkling lights, familiar hymns, family gatherings, and the celebration of Christ’s birth. Yet for those walking the road of addiction recovery, this time of year can feel complicated. Memories, expectations, loneliness, and stress can intensify cravings and emotional pain. Still, Christmas carries a powerful message for anyone…
Read MorePower Up Your Recovery: Why Journaling Is the Missing Link in Your Faith Journey
Discover how journaling can strengthen both your faith and recovery journey. Power Up: The Dunamis Recovery Journal offers 52 weeks of Scripture and guided reflection to help you process, heal, and grow. A perfect companion to The Dunamis Effect and workbook—download a free preview or order your copy today.
Read MoreThanksgiving Support for Loved Ones in Recovery: Tips for Families and Anyone Navigating Sobriety
The holidays can trigger stress, pressure, and old patterns for individuals in recovery. This guide shares simple, compassionate ways families can offer support and build a peaceful, gratitude-filled Thanksgiving.
Read MoreWhat to Grab in an Emergency
When life throws an emergency our way, we all have instincts about what to grab first: our phone, our wallet, maybe our medications. But for one of our recovery group members, “Mark”, that list included something unexpected—his copy of The Dunamis Effect. Mark is in his 40s and has been facing multiple health challenges, including…
Read MorePost-Traumatic Growth in Recovery: An Attitude of Gratitude
“I’m George, and I’m a grateful alcoholic,” the 70-something said before sharing at an AA meeting. At first, I thought I misheard. Alcohol had ruined my life and nearly killed me—how could anyone be grateful for it? But George said it again at the next meeting, and again after that. Finally, I cornered him to…
Read MoreAre You a Rich Fool?
A Story You Might Not Know—but Should One day, Jesus told a story about a successful farmer. After a great harvest, the man looked at his overflowing barns and thought, “I’ve made it. I’ll tear down these barns and build bigger ones to store it all. Then I can relax, eat, drink, and enjoy life.”…
Read MoreLet’s Go 360 Podcast: Addiction Isn’t Like It Is on TV
I recently had the chance to join Greg Kelley on the Let’s Go 360 podcast. It was a really meaningful conversation—and not just because we talked about addiction and recovery. We talked about what it actually looks like when someone turns their life around, and how the Church can show up for people in the…
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