Stories
“‘For I know the plans I have for you,’ declares the Lord, ‘plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.'” Jeremiah 29:11
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Christina Breaks the Cycle
Christina* had a tough start in life. She was the 5th child of a young single mother on
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Living Out Easter’s Hope: Debbie’s Story
By Steve and Carla McRee “I wish you had never been born.” Those are the words Debbie remembers
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A Life Restored: Noreen’s Story
By Noreen A Heartfelt Letter From a Resident To everyone who gives to Shepherd’s Gate, When I first
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Elise’s Story: Another Look
You may have read Elise’s testimony in one of our newsletters or blog articles, but you’ve never seen
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Sarah’s Story
Sarah’s mother was 14 when she was born — her father was 15 and addicted to drugs. She
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A Life Restored: Aimee’s Story
Aimee* was born into a family of abusive alcoholics. By the time she was 6, her mother’s boyfriend
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A Life Restored: Nicholas’ Story
After being separated for a year, 10 year-old Nicholas* was so excited when the day came for him
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A Life Restored: Nicole’s Story
No Woman Deserves to Be Abused — but there are women right here in our community who may not
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A Life Restored: Joann’s Story
By Steve McRee Homelessness doesn’t always appear as the man covered in newspapers, sleeping on a park bench;