Chanda’s Story

A long time ago I had an experience that left mine very hurt. I know that many people in our community are hurting right now too.  They need hope and forgiveness.  I would like to share with you that the love and salvation of Jesus Christ kept me safe during that difficult time in my life.  Though everything was not perfect and still isn’t, He brought me much needed peace, healing and forgiveness and He wants to do the same for you.  I invite you to come and learn more about Him and how He heals hearts and changes lives.

The following is a little poem I wrote during that dark time in my life.  I share it hoping it will inspire you to want to learn more about the love that Jesus Christ has for you.  I challenge you to read it and then do a Google search of Jeremiah 29:11 to see what beautiful promise God has just for you.

 Lord, plant a royal garden in my heart. 

Fertilize its soil with faith and trust.

Plant a field of lilies and forgiveness. Prepare an abundant crop. Provide a harvest with more than enough to give away to all who are in need.

Carve a marble fountain in the center. Pour in your living water.  Let it flow from my mouth to the ears of all who are lost.

Father, pave the paths of my heart with jasper tiles. Engrave each one with words like hope, healing, trust, rest. 

This garden in my heart shall be your dwelling place. Establish your kingdom here. Send your holy angels to protect and guard it. Have them stand ready, with swords drawn.

For an enemy is lurking at the gate. Darkness threatens to poison your fountain with bitter water, and I feel weeds of vengeance sprouting between the lilies.

Lord, let only beauty live here.  May this, my heart, be your dwelling place. 

Kiana’s Story

God brought me out of active addiction June 26, 2019. The Lord has always had his hand on me . Today I have a new found hope for my future and a love for others I've never had before.  It states in Philippians 1:6 “Being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.”

 I still go through struggles everyday, but I don’t lose hope. I know deep in my heart that God is not finished with me, just like he is not finished with you.  

My hope for you today is that if you know Jesus in your heart, and to be encouraged that he loves you and has so much more in store for you. If you don't know Jesus my hope is you ask him to be the leader of your life. And like me, your life will never be the same. 

 -Kiana

“May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power f the Holy Spirit.”    Romans 15:13 

“But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength . They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary , they will walk and not be faint.”
    Isaiah 40:31 

Carolyn’s Story

My name is Carolyn, this is my testimony. I grew up in a life of addiction. I started using drugs at a very young age. I found myself stuck in the cycle of addiction and could not find my way out. I tried everything I could but the more I tried the harder I fell. I was in and out of detention centers and I could not keep a steady job. I lost custody of my daughter and became homeless.  I fell into a dark depression and did not get better I got worse. My drug addiction had complete control of my life.  I tried everything, but I could not stop. When I was 31 years old, I woke up in a hospital room screaming! Crying out to the lord! Begging GOD to help me and save what is left of me after I had just experienced losing a child at 71/2 months pregnant. I was hopeless and defeated.

My God heard my cry in my time of distress he reached down from the heavens and pulled me out of the deep waters that I was drowning in, He set my feet on solid ground. I have 3 years clean today. I get to see my daughter every Saturday. I live at Absolute, a transitional house for women. Where the lord had me go after I completed 14 months of A faith based impatient treatment center for life controlling addictions. I have a job, a car and I have a home church where I serve on a regular basis. I love my life today and I am grateful for everything that God has done in my life. 

 Sept 3, 2018, I surrendered my whole life over to God and accepted Jesus Christ as my lord and Savior. - Carolyn

“It is the Spirit who gives life; the flesh is no help at all. The words that I have spoken to you are spirit and life.”
John 6:63 

“For the word of God is alive and active, sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing to the division soul and spirit of joints and of marrow and discerning the thoughts and intentions of the heart.”
Hebrews 4:12

“All scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, so that the man/woman of God may be competent, equipped for every good work.” 2 Timothy3:16-17

 Sept 3, 2018, I surrendered my whole life over to God and accepted Jesus Christ as my lord and Savior.