Her childhood was ‘really, really hell’
“Drugs, alcoholism, domestic violence — all of that was in our life growing up. “My dad was a salesman. He made a lot of money, but he spent it on alcohol and drugs. He beat my...
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YBS Mentoring makes positive impact on youth
Allen Guy didn’t enjoy a storybook childhood. Early life chapters were filled with things like an absent father, exposure to drugs and an infant brother who died in his arms. As he got older, things didn’t get much easier.
He got a little advice from ZZ Top’s drummer
When drug issues led Rusty Jenkins to the Palmer Drug Abuse Program, he never dreamed that his stay would include some advice from ZZ Top’s drummer. Related: Church journey leads to change for former bad...
Church journey leads to change for former bad boy
“I was pretty well known in junior high for my athletic ability. I’m not conceited, but people would tell me, ‘You’re tall, dark and handsome. Why shouldn’t a girl like you?’ I said, ‘Well, you don’t...
‘I have great kids; I guess I did something right’
“I was 20 when I got married. We were together for 10 years, and we had three children. Actually, I have four children, but my sister raised my youngest. I had my baby girl until she...
Life experiences help with homeless, marginalized
“We got divorced in 1994, and it was like everything hit the fan. Instead of bucking up and doing the right things, I fell off. That’s when I really got into the alcohol, drugs and stuff....
‘Being able to help people again makes a big difference’
For years, Jennifer Bourgeois struggled with drugs and alcohol. Following rehab, she got a job helping homeless people get back on their feet. She called it one of the best times of her life. But after...
He chooses good over evil, preaches ‘don’t give up’
“When I was growing up, I didn’t know God. But I didn’t realize I was living for the devil, either. “I’ve been through a lot of things in my life. I’ve walked down a lot of...
‘Today, I’m all about wanting to save lives’
“I used to be a pimp. I used to be a drug dealer. I used to be a gangbanger. I used to be a robber; it didn’t matter whether it was banks or other drug dealers....
Wife marvels at her husband’s transformation
This was written by Ruth Elliott about her husband, John. His name is John Elliott. He is currently teaching at Lee College. To some, that may not mean much. But to me, it is a testament...
