“God will meet you where you are, and He’ll give you the strength. But make no mistake, He didn’t say it was going to be easy.” That is the kind of straight talk you’ll hear from Heartland Recovery Director John Grawe. John experienced addiction and recovery in his own life — from meth addict and full-blown alcoholic, to now...
Read MoreWalking Through Recovery: Ethan Reed’s Story
“I surrounded myself with people who showed me what I was missing, and that group ended up being gang members and people who loved to party.” This led to Ethan’s many years of struggling with addiction until he had a moment of clarity when his daughter came into the picture. “You can’t be a father the way you are...
Read MoreRally For Recovery
September is National Recovery Month, a time to increase awareness and celebrate the successes of those who battle addiction. Heartland is hosting our 3rd Annual Run/Bike/Walk-a-Thon fundraiser. Whether you’re walking to create awareness, to honor a loved one, or to celebrate your own victory, we need you! Make a difference in the fight, one step at a...
Read MoreWalking Through Recovery: Tim’s Story
Recovery is a process. Even though a twelve-month program may sound like a long time, for some it may be just the start of their recovery journey. Tim knows what it’s like to be stuck in addiction and living a criminal lifestyle. He first came through the Heartland Recovery Program in 2015, but says, “I didn’t really ever surrender my...
Read MoreHCC Fall Semester Classes 2022
Registration is open for our Fall Semester 2022 classes at Heartland Christian College. Contact the Registrar for details, 660-284-4800. BLOCK 1-2 (August 22nd- Dec. 15th) Monday evening, 4:00- 6:30 PM- Disciplines of Life Monday evening, 4:00-6:30 PM- Bible Research & Interpretation Friday, 9:30 AM- Servanthood I & III BLOCK 1 (August 22nd-...
Read MoreWalking Through Recovery – Gary’s Story
Depression was one of the factors that brought about Gary’s addiction, which escalated from social drinking to full-blown alcoholism. He talks about a void in his life and coming to a place of desperation where he was finally broken, homeless, hopeless, and alone. “There were many nights I was looking for a place like Heartland.”...
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