The Saddleback Church pastor developed the popular Christ-centered 12-step program for “hurts, habits, and hang-ups.”

Seth Haines talks about his battle with alcoholism and how leaders can help addicts find freedom.

He asked me how I knew my faith was true. I couldn’t give a compelling answer.

My journey from life on the streets to life in Christ.

I was rolling on Ecstasy when the scales suddenly fell from my eyes.

Ten years after his suicide, I marvel at his genius but mourn the crushing burdens he carried.

Then God asked me to start writing them, for his glory.

The patched-up life and unshabby message of Brennan Manning.

A serious drug arrest had darkened my horizon. But a sweet, soft voice whispered words of hope.

First came Vietnam, then drug addiction. Somehow, God helped me survive.