Beautiful Consequences
You hem me in behind and before, and you lay your hand upon me.… -Psalm 139: 5
When Yvette found out she was pregnant, she was homeless and addicted to drugs. She had already lost custody of her two older children. An abortion seemed like the only answer. Read More>
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Young Men on the Streets
As a result of your ministry, they will give glory to God. For your generosity to them and to all believers will prove that you are obedient to the Good News of Christ.… -2 Corinthians 9:13
A successful high-school ball player, Kevin started using drugs "recreationally," but the recreation soon disappeared. He gave up baseball, dropped out of high school and, at 22, high on Oxycontin and wanting more, Kevin burglarized the home of a former employer. After he was caught, convicted and released on supervision, Kevin realized, "There was no calling anyone for help. My bridges were burned." Two days later, he came to the Mission. Read More>
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Life to the Full
The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I came that they may have life, and have it abundantly.… -John 10:10
Brandon Gwyn had been to the Union Gospel Mission before – and it helped him kick a serious meth habit 10 years ago. But it took some special motivation to stick with it this time around and ditch substance addictions for good. A look into his mom's eyes gave him a reason to seek the true solution to the pain that put him on a seven-year drinking binge. Now 38, he's committed to finding the true healing that can make him a role model for others. Read More>
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Why I like Camp...
I have loved you with an everlasting love; I have drawn you with loving-kindness.… -Jeremiah 31:3
I was with old friends, and I made new friends. I felt safe here. I didn't feel hated nor judged for the first time in a long time. I didn't care if people saw me cry, laugh nor fall because if they laughed, it wasn't at me, it was with me. Read More>
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Taking Risks
I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength.… -Philippians 4:13
Dustin Eakle was averse to taking risks – just one of many big revelations he made about himself in the UGM Men's Recovery Program, Freedom Bound. Through counseling and classes, he realized his fear of trying new things had limited his life, so when it came time to look for a business practicum experience, he decided to step outside of his comfort zone and take a job at UGM Motors. Read More>
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Redeemed
But God will redeem me from the realm of the dead; he will surely take me to himself.… -Psalm 49:15
Candice Short said she feels a sense of ownership in her job at the Union Gospel Mission Thrift Store. "I don't ever not look forward to going to work. Even if I'm tired . . . because I'm going into an environment I care about and I believe in." Read More>
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