Strengthening Marriage and Family

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.

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.