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Overwhelmed, rejected, and no place to go, this young mother of three had no other choice …

Overwhelmed, rejected, and no place to go, this young mother of three had no other choice …

by Tom Davidson | Stories of Hope

Meet Amaraini . . . a prodigal mom discovers a Lifespring of new hope. ; Overwhelmed, rejected, and no place to go, this young mother of three had no other choice … Homeless mothers find long-term recovery at Lifespring Center, a Christian shelter for women and...
I was always a strong individual. But when I lost everything, drinking became the only way to erase the pain…then my body shut down.

I was always a strong individual. But when I lost everything, drinking became the only way to erase the pain…then my body shut down.

by Tom Davidson | Stories of Hope

Meet Jeff . . . he really needed a miracle but would one come in time. ; Free Alcohol and Drug Recovery Center for people who need a little more than 30 days. I was always a strong individual. But when I lost everything, drinking became the only way to erase the...
No one would ever guess Terrell’s painful past by looking at him today, but the power of a gang is no match for the creator of the universe.

No one would ever guess Terrell’s painful past by looking at him today, but the power of a gang is no match for the creator of the universe.

by Tom Davidson | Stories of Hope

Meet Terrell ...how letting go of the past was the only way to claim a future. ; No one would ever guess Terrell’s painful past by looking at him today, but the power of a gang is no match for the creator of the universe. How Wayside Cross’s Chicago prison...
FINDING PEACE IN THE EYE OF THE STORM WITH RETIRED AIRLINE PILOT AND NEW LIFE CORRECTIONS MINISTRY VOLUNTEER CAPTAIN DICK HILDERBRANT.

FINDING PEACE IN THE EYE OF THE STORM WITH RETIRED AIRLINE PILOT AND NEW LIFE CORRECTIONS MINISTRY VOLUNTEER CAPTAIN DICK HILDERBRANT.

by Tom Davidson | Stories of Hope, Volunteers

Meet Captain Hilderbrant . . . retired airline pilot and New Life Corrections volunteer ; FINDING PEACE IN THE EYE OF THE STORM WITH RETIRED AIRLINE PILOT AND NEW LIFE CORRECTIONS MINISTRY VOLUNTEER CAPTAIN DICK HILDERBRANT. Course Corrections: Finding peace in the...
“A few wrong turns . . . and the next thing I knew, I was sitting in jail.” George wanted more than anything to be a good dad, now it looked like that might never be possible.

“A few wrong turns . . . and the next thing I knew, I was sitting in jail.” George wanted more than anything to be a good dad, now it looked like that might never be possible.

by Tom Davidson | Stories of Hope

Meet George ...how no prison can hold you with God on your side. ; “A few wrong turns . . . and the next thing I knew, I was sitting in jail.” George wanted more than anything to be a good dad, now it looked like that might never be possible. How a Christian homeless...
In and out of jails for years, David’s drinking was getting worse and people close to him wondered what would it take for him to change.

In and out of jails for years, David’s drinking was getting worse and people close to him wondered what would it take for him to change.

by Tom Davidson | Stories of Hope

Meet David ...the challenges he faced would ultimately require a Master’s Touch. ; In and out of jails for years, David’s drinking was getting worse and people close to him wondered what would it take for him to change. David had a big problem . . . alcohol. No...
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