The Light
“I Ran From My Feelings” When people hit rock bottom, they often cry out to God, pleading, “Show me a sign!” That happened to Tremaine a year ago. And God showed him one — literally. Tired of battling his addictions and emotional pain, Tremaine decided to check out Atlanta Mission one night. At dinner, he …
“I want to tell donors, ‘Thank God for you!” Your support of Atlanta Mission is helping Veronica leave addiction behind Veronica was in jail, worrying about her two children, wondering where they would go after she got out. And that’s when a young lady shared that she knew of a wonderful place that would help …
Two years ago, Fred was working as a security guard. Then, just like that, his own security was gone. He’d been laid off and couldn’t find more work. He was barely surviving on his unemployment checks — and then his car died. “I was low on finances, heading toward destitution, and unable to pay rent,” …
A year ago, Henry was sleeping in an abandoned warehouse in Macon. He was one of many crack addicts who called the place “home.” “The streets were eating me alive,” he says. Henry had gone through a rehab program and had stayed clean for three months before relapsing. A concerned friend ran into Henry one …
One of the first things you notice upon meeting Justin are the three words tattooed on his neck: Death Before Dishonor He got the tattoo at 14 when he joined a street gang notorious for its violence and drug running. Justin had grown up in a broken home with parents who battled addiction. His mom …
Now I’m Ready to Live “I surrendered my whole life to God that day. I surrendered everything.” Dennis was just 16 when he learned how brutal life on the streets can be. He was hanging out with some hardcore drug dealers who had found an addict who owed them money. When the guy couldn’t pay, …
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