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Lara Kees
Jan 1113 min read
Is Celebrate Recovery biblical?
Before we dive into a critique of Celebrate Recovery , it must be stated that for many years, there was not a Christian alternative to...
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Liz Beck
Sep 23, 20244 min read
Why the Right Community Matters
It is easy to look at someone who struggles with addiction and think, “he is different from me.” Many behaviors seem disordered and it’s...
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Liz Beck
Apr 8, 202410 min read
Is Relapse Inevitable?
If you spend time in recovery minded circles, you hear, “relapse often happens when you least expect it.” Our culture says that relapse...
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Liz Beck
Mar 28, 20247 min read
The Genesis of Addiction
Where did addiction begin? How should we understand the struggle with addiction? This article is shared with permission from our friends...
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Liz Beck
Mar 5, 20243 min read
Embracing faith amidst challenges
Hope for Addiction is facing an unparalleled challenge that tests the very core of our mission. I wanted to share a transparent view of...
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Liz Beck
Jan 17, 20243 min read
Maximizing the Arizona Tax Credit: Turning Tax Liability into Something Amazing
The Arizona Tax Credit is more than just a financial opportunity; it is a pathway for Arizona residents to practice compassion and...
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Lara Kees
Sep 25, 202311 min read
Are We Made up of Two Parts or Three? Does it Matter?
Rachel is a new believer and recovering addict who believes she is incapable of living a normal life. From her perspective, it seems...
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Liz Beck
Sep 20, 202320 min read
Anchored in Hope
The topic of addiction and the effect on the family is very personal. Not only the effects of addiction, but the brokenness and loss as a...
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Liz Beck
Sep 1, 20232 min read
Equipping Churches for Gospel Centered Addiction Ministry
In March, twenty-two people from eleven churches joined us for our annual Equip Conference. Most in attendance were new to Hope for...
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Liz Beck
Aug 21, 202318 min read
Addiction: Conflicting Solutions
"In the realm of addictions AA controls the discussion, even within the church. The result is that what really guides the thinking of...
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Liz Beck
Aug 16, 202310 min read
Someone in My Church is Addicted. Now What?
Someone in your church has confessed a struggle with addiction and a desire for help... What do you do now? How do you begin to help?...
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Liz Beck
Aug 9, 20232 min read
Why 2 Peter 1:3 is the foundational scripture of Hope for Addiction
His divine power has granted to us all things that pertain to life and godliness, through the knowledge of him who called us to his own...
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Liz Beck
Jul 15, 20232 min read
A DISCIPLESHIP STORY: GOD’S MIRACLE OF NEW BIRTH
What a joy to be honored with the high privilege of discipling a Freedom House resident! When Liz approached me with the opportunity, I...
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Liz Beck
Jul 14, 20239 min read
Medication Assisted Treatment: A Good Solution?
As you begin to walk alongside someone who struggles with addiction, you may find detox or in-patient rehab treatment to be a necessary...
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Elizabeth Mead
May 11, 20223 min read
"I should have died......"
...But God had a different plan for LaShay and He brought her to Recovering Hope at Mercy Hill Church. By the grace of God and with the...
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Liz Beck
Apr 14, 202215 min read
HOW THE PRODIGAL SON GUIDES US IN HELPING AN ADDICT
The issue of addiction hits home for many, even for those in the church. Even if a Christian doesn’t personally struggle with addiction,...
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Liz Beck
Apr 14, 20223 min read
Is Addiction Recovery Possible?
Recovery is defined as, “return to a normal state of health, mind or strength.” Think about your life before you started using. Is that...
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