One of the biggest misconceptions about recovery is that it ends when the drugs or alcohol are gone. It doesn’t. In many ways, that’s where it begins. When I first got sober, I thought that if I could just stop using, everything else would eventually fall into place. I believed the substances were the problem.…
Living in addiction is like having your life frozen in time. There is no growth, no maturity, no progress. There is an “arrested development” that creates the feeling of a stalled life. Entering into His Way is the beginning of a thawing process that creates a new opportunity for life—a life flourishing in the grace of our…
Our counseling staff has a new member. Mikka—a sweet, lovable rescue dog—joined the His Way family at the end of March, and she’s already settling in wonderfully. She was eager to meet everyone from the start, quickly stepping into her role as a new “recovery ally.” She joined big brother Sam, a beautiful white lab…
When a man graduates from His Way, he receives a “Full Armor of God” coin. This coin is a reminder of the weapons that God supplies him to fight the ongoing spiritual battle for recovery. As a graduate, he is leaving the safe protective harbor of His Way and its structure, accountabilities, and fellowship, yet he…
Since the very beginning at His Way in 2007, we have given all residential graduates a weighted commemorative coin as an encouragement to remain true to the Christ-centered path of recovery. The coin was first suggested by my wife, Selwyn, when she saw them displayed at the Pentagon. The message of the coin is based on Ephesians…
Recovery is challenging, and many great teachers and writers have created resources to help you overcome and endure the challenges in your recovery journey. Reading and listening to encouraging voices can make a powerful difference, and the right resources can help you stay focused and inspired. Here is a list of books and podcasts, recommended…
Born and raised in Huntsville, Alabama, Joey Betterton has deep roots in the community. He attended Whitesburg Elementary and Middle School before going on to Grissom High School. His story—like so many who have come through His Way—is one of brokenness, surrender, and redemption. A Downward Spiral Joey’s struggle with addiction began shockingly early, in…
Written by Jeremy Mitchell, Executive Director, His Way Recovery Center of Georgia I didn’t wake up one day and decide, “I want to serve.” Truth is, I believe the call to serve was always inside me—woven into the fabric of who we are as people created by God. Philippians 2 reminds us not to look…
U.S. Navy Seal Admiral William H. McRaven created a phenomenon with his “Make Your Bed” commencement speech at the University of Texas, on May 17, 2014. In his commencement address to the Class of 2014, Adm. McRaven, a graduate of the University of Texas-Austin campus, outlined ten keys to success based on the practices of…
Written by Jeremy Mitchell, Executive Director, His Way Recovery Center of Georgia When I look back over my recovery journey, one thing that stands out loudly is fellowship. The Bible talks often about the power of community, and I believe God designed us to walk together—especially in our weakest moments. The enemy wants to isolate…