Larry Winter

I hope wherever you are, you know Recovery is with you right where you are. Recovery gives us a beautiful picture. It is like a caring mentor or peer who acts as a good shepherd. They go out to find us when we feel lost. They lift us up and walk with us. They care […]

I hope wherever you are, you know Recovery is with you right where you are. We have driven the same road from our homes to the grocery store before. We have attended church services before. We have read books on spirituality before. We have shared meals with family and friends before. But Recovery is not

I hope wherever you are, you know Recovery is with you right where you are. As people in Recovery, we feel its presence in many ways. Sometimes it comes in simple, unexpected moments—like a quiet talk with a friend or looking up at the bright moon. We experience Recovery when we reflect. We feel it

I hope wherever you are, you know Recovery is with you right where you are. Recently, a friend sent me a document about the meaning of conviction. Conviction leads to life, healing, and restoration. But how does it fit with Recovery? Conviction helps us see Recovery clearly so we can turn toward it. Conviction draws

I hope wherever you are, you know Recovery is with you right where you are. Recovery invites us to travel light. This is a gift. Life is too short to carry heavy burdens. Why is it important to travel light? It is not because our feelings are bad or get in the way. We do

I hope wherever you are, you know Recovery is with you right where you are. Daily devotionals can help us grow deeper in our spiritual, emotional, and Recovery lives. Grief can shape how we see the world. It shows us what is possible and what is not. Why do we weep? What are we searching

I hope wherever you are, you know Recovery is with you right where you are. Publishing my second book, Daily Devotional: 12 Steps to Unshakeable Recovery, has helped me connect with many people. I have taken part in four events so far. I feel happy when someone buys one of my books. But more than

I hope wherever you are, you know Recovery is with you right where you are. Recovery begins with an honest view of our lives, like standing on a mountaintop, seeing our missteps clearly. Instead of feeling shame, we use them as lessons, surrendering to the deep yearning for purpose and meaning. True healing happens at

I hope wherever you are, you know Recovery is with you right where you are. This is the Introduction to my newly released book, “Daily Devotional 12 Steps to Unshakeable Recovery.”  I have been in Recovery for thirty years. During this time, I have used several 365-day daily devotionals to strengthen my emotional, mental, and

I hope wherever you are, you know Recovery is with you right where you are. Why does Recovery focus so much on hope? Hope in Recovery matters because it gives color and meaning to life—even to our pain. When we have hope, we stop rushing. We are no longer focused on quick results. Instead, we