Quote of The Day!
“Humans want to create the god they’re comfortable with instead of living the life HE’S comfortable with”. — Rick Burgess
Even Jesus Needed Affirmation
There are no more profound words in all a man’s life than to hear the voice of his father saying, ”Son, I am pleased with you!” or “I am proud of you!”. Men crave that affirmation and unfortunately will do a lot of regretful things to get it. And yet any other voice announcing approval…
Second Chances
“In his great mercy he has given us new birth into a living hope…” I Peter 1: 3 Peter writes this letter as someone who understands what it’s like to mess up and make mistakes. Known at times as someone who would act before thinking through all the consequences. He forcibly disagreed with Jesus about…
Busy Days at The Way!
5 Graduations from The Way this month, and 4 new residents arriving today from Mobile, Indiana, Illinois, and Huntsville!
Everyone Needs Affirmation
As we journey through the often too familiar annual Christmas experience, I was reminded how much of the story we assume from tradition, television specials, Christmas cards, and carols. I took and shared a Christmas quiz with many of my friends, colleagues, and family only to discover how little we really know about the Biblically…
Humility Like a Child
In my morning Bible study with the residents on Matthew 18, I asked them to answer the two questions Jesus is asked by His disciples. The first question is, “Who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven?” The second is found in verse 21 and asked by Peter, “Lord, how often will my brother…
Graduations at The Way
“…for you are receiving the goal of your faith, the salvation of your souls.” I Peter 1:9
It’s Graduation Season!
4 men are scheduled to gradate from The Way this month – 2 of those are planning to remain at The Way for an additional 6 months to participate in our graduate program. Congratulations, Grant…our first 2012 graduate!
Do Not Let Your Heart Be Troubled
Sometimes men come to The Way directly from another “situation”. Perhaps from another rehab program or from a detox center. Sometimes, men come directly from jail. In those cases, it’s not uncommon for a family member to contact us to make sure there is a place for their loved one at The Way. They want…