Exclusive Content:

20 Creative Christmas Card Messages to Inspire You

Find 20 creative Christmas card messages to inspire your holiday greetings, including heartfelt, funny, and thoughtful ideas for everyone on your list.

Husband Leaves Wife at 8 Months Pregnant—5 Weeks Later, She Finds This in the Oven

After an infertility journey and fixing up a new house, this soon-to-be mom entered the biggest struggle of her life. Her new life's headline read, 'Husband Leaves Pregnant Wife.' See what her community did to bless her.

Woman Swallowed by Quicksand ‘Dropped Like a Rock’ on a Beach in Maine

Like so many other times, Jamie Acord and her husband were walking along the beach when the day took an unexpected turn. This woman swallowed by quicksand tells of her escape and how she remained calm.

Meth, Cocaine, & Heroin-Addicted Dad Incarcerated at Age 12 Shows Remarkable Transformation After “Miraculous Recovery”

Personally, I feel that I have a calling. I feel like the world needs to hear my story in hopes that it can change someone’s life. Even if its just one person, I’ll forever be grateful. Now that I’ve told you most of the bad that’s happened, I absolutely have to tell you about my recovery!

Courtesy of Hunter Shepard
Courtesy of Hunter Shepard

I say this in the most humble way: my recovery is nothing less than miraculous.

I am a walking, talking miracle. When I was in active addiction, I would pick at my skin compulsively for days and days at a time. I had scabs all over my whole body and I would get staff infections. Today, I have literally no scars on my body. I have healed physically, but let me tell about the rest…

I have healed in all aspects: mentally, spiritually, physically and financially. Today, I am blessed with so many opportunities. I travel all over. I have hobbies now which include mountain hiking, rock climbing, and lifting weights. I am turning one of my favorite hobbies into a business: photography.

Courtesy of Hunter Shepard
Courtesy of Hunter Shepard

I work closely with a few juveniles to mentor them into becoming better men. Today, I am passionate about helping addicts and their families find peace from addiction. Today, I myself have found peace from my addiction. I no longer have the uncontrollable urge to use drugs. Today, I am finally the father my daughter deserves and the son my parents deserve.”

Courtesy of Hunter Shepard**

**This story was written by Hunter Shepard. You can follow his journey on Facebook and Instagram.

20 Creative Christmas Card Messages to Inspire You

Find 20 creative Christmas card messages to inspire your holiday greetings, including heartfelt, funny, and thoughtful ideas for everyone on your list.

Husband Leaves Wife at 8 Months Pregnant—5 Weeks Later, She Finds This in the Oven

After an infertility journey and fixing up a new house, this soon-to-be mom entered the biggest struggle of her life. Her new life's headline read, 'Husband Leaves Pregnant Wife.' See what her community did to bless her.

Woman Swallowed by Quicksand ‘Dropped Like a Rock’ on a Beach in Maine

Like so many other times, Jamie Acord and her husband were walking along the beach when the day took an unexpected turn. This woman swallowed by quicksand tells of her escape and how she remained calm.