Tag: sober

group of four men wearing yellow guiding light shirts standing near a Christmas tree in the Grand Rapids Mission

WILLINGNESS, NOT WILLPOWER.

Willingness is an attitude backed by action. At Guiding Light, Focus Points are the core practices that shape how we live out recovery and build a new way of life. They are not abstract ideas or personality traits, but lived

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men and women in Guiding Light Recovery program in front of the Hermitage, monastery retreat center

The Power of Silence

In the busyness of everyday life, it’s rare to find time for quiet. But for the men and women in our recovery program, stepping away from the noise is not just a luxury. It becomes a key milestone in their

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women's recovery house exterior

Founded by Women, Serving Women

Guiding Light was launching a residential recovery program for women, Kendra’s House. But it needed a place where clients could go during the day to day to attend class, meet with life coaches, therapists and spiritual directors.

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brian elve speaking at a podium

“We Must Go and Wake Him Up”

“Tonight is a culmination of a full year of work, a year of investment, of surrender, of transformation of the men sitting up here in front of you. I want to acknowledge each of you for your accomplishment of living

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Adam speaking on his first year of sobriety

Adam Gets a Year

On January 18th 2024, Guiding Light celebrated seven former clients who recently reached a year of sobriety – this is Adam’s speech.

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