Summary

Summaryβ€œI grew up feeling unloved despite a good home, and by my mid-teens I chased cigarettes, alcohol, and pot to fill an inner void. A job at a real-estate agency introduced me to greyhound gambling, and that addiction destroyed my family, finances, and freedom. I hit rock bottomβ€”arrested, suicidal, and away from my childrenβ€”until a small church service in Sydney spoke directly to my heart: β€˜You’ve tried your way; give God a go.’ I surrendered to Jesus, entered rehab with the Salvation Army, and five years ago I came to Shalom. Since then I’ve been completely soberβ€”no alcohol, drugs, or liesβ€”and God has restored my marriage, family, and purpose as a mentor. Amen!”

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Time Chapters
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01:50 Beginnings of teenage rebellion
03:46 First encounter with gambling
07:00 Consequences: crime & arrest
09:30 Hitting rock bottom & despair
09:46 God’s message at church service
13:00 Five years sober at Shalom
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88notout - Jesus Testimonies
God called me out of retirement recently to film and share people's testimony of Gods goodness and faithfulness with the help of others. I'm 88 & not out - Mike Β 
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