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Going from abused, insecure mother of four to confident daughter of the king!

Going from abused, insecure mother of four to confident daughter of the king!

by Tom Davidson | Stories of Hope

Meet Dineah: …overcoming a lifetime of fear and abuse at Wayside Cross Lifespring Center ; Finding peace from a traumatic past at Wayside Cross Lifespring Center. Going from abused, insecure mother of four to confident daughter of the king! The day Dineah encountered...
Prison & Meth nearly destroyed his life. But 16 years later, Kenny has a lot to live for.

Prison & Meth nearly destroyed his life. But 16 years later, Kenny has a lot to live for.

by Tom Davidson | Stories of Hope

Meet Kenny ...could God rescue this dad from addiction and prison? ; Something to be Thankful for… Prison & Meth nearly destroyed his life. But 16 years later, Kenny has a lot to live for. How important is stability in the home? Across the country, prisons...
Alcohol & Crack Addiction Threatened Her Young Family. Thankfully, God Was Bigger Than Both.

Alcohol & Crack Addiction Threatened Her Young Family. Thankfully, God Was Bigger Than Both.

by Tom Davidson | Stories of Hope

Meet Adrianne ...could God rescue this mom from two addictions and a broken heart? ; How Lifespring Women’s Shelter near Naperville helped Adrianne. Alcohol & Crack Addiction Threatened Her Young Family. Thankfully, God Was Bigger Than Both. Lifespring...
How God completely restored a Man who tried to throw it all away 10-years earlier.

How God completely restored a Man who tried to throw it all away 10-years earlier.

by Tom Davidson | Stories of Hope

New Life for Demetrius ...discovering hope in an answer to prayer. ; The Transformation Continues for Demetrius. How God completely restored a Man who tried to throw it all away 10-years earlier. Learn how back-to-work programs like Hope Outreach at Wayside Cross...

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