Stuart Patterson – Faith, Recovery and Community

From heroin to hope – stories of grace, grit and a God who lifts

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Resources

Resources

A collection of interviews, articles, devotional material and other resources connected to my writing, faith, recovery and community work.

Media & Interviews

Featured Writing

Simply Jesus is a collection of poems written during my time in Teen Challenge.

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Biblical Inspiration for the Weary

A free devotional series for anyone walking through tired seasons of life, written for those who need hope, not hype.

Book 1 – Biblical Inspiration for the Weary: 30 Days of Renewal

Daily reminders of God’s mercy, rooted in Scripture and real-life struggle.
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Book 2 – Peace in God’s Presence: 30 Days of Calm for the Weary Soul

A quiet companion for anxious hearts, with reflections on rest, peace and trust.
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Book 3 – Joy in God’s Faithfulness: 30 Days of Gladness for the Weary Soul

A journey from weariness towards joy through the faithfulness of God.
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Each devotional includes a key Scripture (NKJV), a short reflection, prayer, journalling prompt and further reading.

From the Archive

If you are new to the older memoir writing, a good place to begin is The Ghost of Christmas Past. The posts were written in writing order rather than strict chronology, so the archive gradually builds the wider story.

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