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SummaryI grew up in a home filled with abuse and felt completely unloved ๐Ÿ’”. By age 15 I ran away, joined a gang, and even faced gun violenceโ€”losing friends to shootings. I spiraled into crime and drug dealing, narrowly escaped prison, and still felt powerless to change โ›“๏ธ. A girlfriend invited me to church, where the pastor laid hands on me and spoke Godโ€™s calling over my life ๐ŸŽค. I began reading my Bible and joined a menโ€™s Bible study, and slowly I felt hope and purpose return ๐ŸŒฑ. On March 9, 2009 I was baptized, and today I run a prison ministry, helping inmates find the same freedom I found in Christ ๐Ÿ™โœจ.

I hated my family dynamics.

I did whatever I could to find the love and acceptance that I’d been looking for.

I got involved in many criminal activities, getting myself jail time and being set free.

This second chance was a gift. I couldn’t afford to be the same person that I was…

Although I wanted to change, I was powerless.

That was only until I discovered the mighty power and love of God.
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Time Chapters
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01:10 Childhood abuse and family dysfunction
02:30 Joining the gang and violence
05:00 Turning point: pastorโ€™s prophecy
07:10 Launching a prison ministry
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