A Joy-Full Life

Paul wrote to the men of his small group,

Before I knew everyone in this group, I was trapped inside a cage that Satan had locked me in because I believed the lies he led me to believe. You all have helped me see my life as it really was.

You created a safe place for me to be honest and vulnerable. I was alone, lonely and hopeless dwelling on my past.

God made us to be part of a community for this very reason that applies to all of us:

“A man who isolates himself seeks his own desires; he rages against all wise judgment.” — Proverbs 18:1.

This verse describes exactly where I was. God placed me in this group of wise men who brought the keys to my jail cell, and with the help of the Holy Spirit, set me free!

It has been amazing to see God’s work in all of you: healed marriages and strength to resist temptations of the flesh and live a holy life as God commands us in 1 Peter 1:15.

“(B)ut as He who called you is holy, you also be holy in all your conduct”.

There is so much joy in my life now; my life is not only full, but joy-full. This joy is only a taste of what waits for us in eternity. Thank you all for allowing me to be a part of your lives and being a part of the greatest spiritual growth spurt of my Christian life. I love you all so much!

~Paul, Michigan

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The Wilderness

I was walking the boulevard—I don’t even know what day it was. I just know it was cold, and I was more alone than I had ever been. That was the first night I realized I was homeless. Wow. I had never felt anything like that before, and I pray I never will again.

Long story short, I remained on the streets for two years before going to prison, where I served four of an eight-year sentence. While in the county jail, God spoke to me. I began to read the Bible—the old KJV—starting in the Old Testament, even though I didn’t understand much of what I was reading. But God made sure I had everything I needed to get to know Him, including time.
I’ve now been out for over ten amazing years, and all I can say is this: God is good all the time.

Praying for More Men, More Leaders, More Impact

I could have really used this a year ago, and I’m so thankful God has brought it into my life now. What a blessing to be part of something that helps men who are struggling. I’m praying God uses The Redeemed—and me—to reach more men, raise up more leaders, and open even greater opportunities to do His work.

Psalm 107:2

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For those feeling depressed, hopeless, or “broken,” few things are more encouraging or inspirational than the uplifting stories of people who have found redemption themselves. Your story of redemption could help set another hurting individual on the road to hope restored.

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