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To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/110/29 3638 Brandon Clevenger (Drug Addiction, Rejection, Depression) Brandon grew up feeling rejected by his biological father. Losing his favorite cousin in a tragic car accident further pushed him into addictions to heroin and eventually methamphetamines. His family tried multiple times to intervene and get him the help he needed. It wasnt until his last prison sentence that he encountered Celebrate Recovery and found the acceptance and forgiveness that he had been seeking all his life. After Brandons released from prison, he becomes a resident manager at a half-way house for ex-prisoners and eventually earns his Chemical Dependency Counseling Assistant (CDCA) degree for his work in the recovery field.

To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/110/29 3637 Delores Liesner (Abuse, Suicide Attempt, Depression, Forgiveness) Growing up in verbal and physical abuse, Delores wanted to withdraw from life. She tried in multiple ways to get away from her mothers cruelty, from running away, to early marriage, and finally suicide attempts, but nothing stopped her suffering. Marriage brought her a new kind of life and a new faith to rely on, but her relationship with her abusive mother and the scars that had never healed remained the same, until she was called upon to do something she never thought she could do. Her answer was found in the freedom that comes when you face what you thought you couldnt and choose grace instead.

To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/110/29 3636 Amy Blackwell Part 2 (Perfectionism, Divorce, Abortion) When Amy gives birth to Emma Grace, she is separated from Emmas father and her husband, Will. But caring for the baby brings them back together for a time. Still, their old habits emerge, and verbal abuse keeps their marriage pained and fraught. When a successful businessman shows up at church promising Amy her own band, a business, money and love, she asks Will for a divorce. But this man, Frank, turns out to be a master manipulator and con artist. He robs Amy of money and time using and abusing her until finally she stands up for herself and leaves him. Amy begins her healing journey through counseling and community and finally places her worth in who God made her to be and living to please Him.

To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/110/29 3635 Amy Blackwell Part 1 (Backsliding, Perfectionism, Divorce, Abortion) Amy grew up striving to do everything a good Christian should and to please her father. She was a peacemaker in her house and sought to thwart conflict between her parents. She carried this desire to please others into adulthood. An emotional affair ended her first marriage and led to a series of failed relationships, marriages, and divorces. Amy struggled to find her own voice and fell into a deep pit of depression and shame; only happy when she got to be with her two kids. When she got pregnant from a man she did not want to be with, Amy decided to abort. Her friend talked her out of it, reminding her of who she was and what she valued.

To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/110/29 3634 Joy Robertson Part 2 (Illness, Death, Testing Of Faith) When Joy decided to trust God and marry Ros Robertson, she thought she had found the perfect life for herself and her young daughter. But an unexpected illness and a dire diagnosis caused them to face difficult decisions. Joy struggled with issues of faith, asking why God had allowed such tragedy, while watching the faith of her husband in spite of pain and heartbreak. Joy finds that courage comes just when it is needed when you put your trust in God.

To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/110/29 3633 Joy Robertson Part 1 (Abuse, Unwed Pregnancy, Depression) Raised by family members, Joy was abused and mistreated at the hands of those her mother trusted with her care. She grew up dreaming of using her vocal talent to find fame and fortune, but when her big break came, she had a decision to make. She must choose between following her new faith in Christ or allowing her talent to be used in situations that would compromise her faith.

To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/110/29 3632 George Gray (Disability, Ministry for the Blind) When he was only one year old, George had an eye removed due to disease. As he grew older the vision in his remaining eye continued to decline. But George was determined to keep up with other kids, pulling his weight around the house and at school. One of 6 kids, he adored his mother who gave him an early foundation of faith. He tiptoed around his father; whose alcoholism made home life uneasy. Despite a school counselor suggesting college was out of the question, George was accepted to college and, with the help of his mom, earned a degree in education. He got married to a college sweetheart and started a family. But when he came to know Jesus through a local church, he felt called to ministry. This started a new chapter and eventually George found his current calling: ministry for the blind.

To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/110/29 3631 Bryan Lee Venckus (Drugs, Rage, Unforgiveness) Bryan Lee Venckus became a man at the age of 8. Thats when he stepped in to stop his dad from beating up his mom. A rage was borna rage he used to protect kids from bullies, and to fuel his dream to become a professional boxer. But rage was also an uncontrolled fire that only drugs could numb. Finally, God showed him: His problem wasnt rage or drugs. It was forgiveness. When he forgave his dad, Bryan Lee discovered the power of Gods redemption.

To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/110/29 3630 Keith Surland Classic (Drug Addiction, Insecurity, Aimlessness) Lacking confidence, Keith tries marijuana, then PCP to feel better about himself and connect with people. But his drug use only leads him to failure. While working at a gas station, he meets a friendly customer who shows him how to find a reason for living.

To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/110/29 3629 Annette Classic (PG) (Sexual Abuse, Idolatry, Missions) Annette poured herself into Karate to escape the memories and feelings of her fathers abuse and her mothers neglect and affairs. Her home situation grew worse when her brother drowned, and she almost did later from her mothers unattendance. Abuse by a close family friend made it harder to escape the anger inside, and she worked her way to a Karate black belt. Her brother was saved at college and came home and shared, but didnt know how to lead Annette to salvation, so gave her a bible. She learns her relationship with her boyfriend is sinful, vows to live for the Lord, and is lead to a Godly marriage and missions.

To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/110/29 3638 Steven Morris (Military, Missions, Struggles, Sacrifice) Steven grew up accustomed to change at an early age because his dads army job. He went on to follow his dads footsteps and join the army as a rifleman. His first jobs were working on ships and Steven fell in with a crowd of partiers and thrill-seekers. When he left the military, he wondered what meaning he could make of his life. He fell in love with Linda and discovered the love of Jesus through a book about the Bible. Soon, they started a family and followed Gods calling to serve the Spanish-speaking community in Tijuana. They overcame many obstacles, struggling financially and physically to serve in this environment. After some time, Steven continued his ministry in Brazil delivering gospel tracts to nearly 1 million people over the course of his life.

To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/110/29 3627 John and Sue Patterson Classic (Tragedy, Suffering, Faith through Fire) John and Sue Patterson seemed cursed by a string of traumatic events that left them physically, emotionally and financially stressed to their limits. Then, they found something priceless that came out of their adversity.

To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/110/29 3626 Matthew Trewhella (Drug Addiction, Gang Member, Hopelessness) After his parents divorce, Matthew started using drugs and getting involved with a gang. Though his crimes were mild at first, they escalated until he was convicted of arson. After joining a Christian rehabilitation program, Gods grace filled the void in his heart that drugs never could.

To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/110/29 3625 Cydanni Ade (Rejection, Backsliding, False Religion) Seeking for power and acceptance in all the wrong places in hopes to overcome rejection, Cydanni Ades life was headed to down a dangerous path. After leaving her verbally abusive ex-boyfriend, her partying habits gets her arrested for a DUI as a sailor in United States Navy. With the weight of shame on her shoulders she sought enlightenment in the New Age Movement but ended up in a worst place than where she started. Eventually, her search leads her to the home shed always longed for.

To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/110/29 3624 Jack Eisenbaugh (PG) (Substance Abuse, Hopelessness, Church Community) Jack suffers from seizures related to alcoholism. When a serious accident puts him in the hospital for brain surgery, he thinks his life is over. Then, a group meeting shows him that hes not alone, and his life has only just begun.