The ability God has given us to seek freedom is a powerful thing. We have seen firsthand the relief experienced when people break free of the hold addiction can have. HPUMC’s Recovery Ministry exists to this effect, aiming to help those struggling receive the guidance and encouragement they need ...

About a year ago, I went on a first date with my now-boyfriend. We took our dogs on a stroll down Lakeside and things went so well that we decided to get a “drink” at Royal Blue. “Here we go again,” I thought to myself. Can’t wait to make the world’s greatest first impression and tell this hands...

Like many families, being together is an essential part of the Smith* family’s Christmas day tradition. They typically dress in their Christmas pajamas, open presents, and go skiing. One year, however, was drastically different. Susan Smith’s daughter, Jane, was a freshman in college when she be...

You know you’re in a dark place when sending your 14-year-old son away to an inpatient treatment program feels like a relief. We could finally sleep knowing he was safe, but those feelings were mixed with deep anguish at the thought of sending our baby halfway across the country for an unknown le...

In my last few years of drinking, I became acutely aware that something was different. The fun and camaraderie were diminishing, and the process of drinking while trying to live a productive life became challenging. Despite my best efforts, I was unable to moderate my consumption or stop entirel...