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From Beauty to Ashes: A Story of God’s Faithfulness
“To all who mourn, he will give a crown of beauty for ashes . . . In their righteousness, they will be like great oaks that the Lord has planted for his own glory.” (Isaiah 61:3) Mike Harden was 17 years old when he joined the Marines. He spent 11 months, 28 days, 8...
Don’s Sermon at Midway United Methodist Church
On Sunday, April 24, 2022, Midway UMC invited the men from No Longer Bound to lead their opening prayers, calls to worship and a few men shared their testimonies from addiction to Christ. Click the link above to hear Don's story.
Michael’s Reflections Upon NLB Graduation
ichael L’s entrance into No Longer Bound 13 months ago was, essentially, a plea deal. His other options could be considered shock therapy.“I was either going to prison, or I was going to die,” he indicated.Michael graduated in January, but has...
Youth Ministry Now The Focus of Sawyer Green, NLB Grad 2015
When Sawyer Green reflects on his middle and high school years, he says he didn’t know who to go to for help. "My dad was working long hours. My brother married and moved out. I didn’t have anyone who I felt I could ask for help.” In Sawyer’s junior year of high...
The Ripple Effect of A Transformed Life
‘I’m not my vocation. I’m Brandon the father. I’m Brandon the son. I’m Brandon the husband. What I do for a living gives me value, but it doesn’t define me.’
Brandon Rayburn, 2011 Grad, Now Corporate VP Employing Other Recovering Addicts
‘I’m not my vocation. I’m Brandon the father. I’m Brandon the son. I’m Brandon the husband. What I do for a living gives me value, but it doesn’t define me.’
Hearing From God – Through Journaling
‘A game changer,’ according to Adam
To Whom It May Concern
Sooner or later someone is going to ask you “Why are you here and how committed are you?” This is my answer to those questions.
Judgments and Vows
We all judge other people. It’s human nature. This blog takes a look at those judgements and why we have them even when we know we shouldn’t.