Brent’s Story
“…be transformed by the renewing of your mind.” Romans 12:2,NIV “I praise God for the Christ-exalting example that the donors have embedded into my life,” says Brent, a member of ourLife Skillsprogram. The old Brent would never had said that. Not by a long shot. But that's before he, in his own words, “saw…
Brian’s Story
The Best Move Brian Ever Made After 47 years, Brian knew it was time to leave Indiana — and his alcoholic past— behind. Just released from his second jail term in two years, Brian counted the cost of his 30-year drinking addiction and it was high: jobs, relationships, marriage, home— everything he had worked…
Lanette’s Story
Lanette is a good mother. She loves her two children. They do well in school. For ten years she lived in a stable, happy home with the man she loved. She liked her job where she had worked for thirteen years and felt secure. But then her man turned to drinking more and more…
David’s Story
Before coming to the Milwaukee Rescue Mission, David spent the previous six years trying to manage his addiction to drugs and alcohol on his own. He even entered a rehabilitation center for further help, but without a spiritual emphasis, David recalls, there wasn't much motivation to persevere. It wasn't until last September that David's…
Danielle’s Story
Hope After the Horror “If anyone causes one of these little ones who believe in me to sin, it would be better for him to be thrown into the sea with a large millstone tied around his neck,” said Danielle*, a 29-year-old mother, quoting from Mark 9. “That tells me God will avenge my…
Nathan’s Story
Learning To Love By Nathan I've never been able to communicate well with other people. Unable to establish close relationships with girls, I learned early on to substitute sex for intimacy. Then I quickly became addicted to sex and pornography. I've had girlfriends. I've even been married twice. But lacking the ability to communicate,…
Janetta’s Story
No Weapons Will Prevail By Janetta God recently made me a promise: “No weapon forged against you will prevail, and you will refute every tongue that accuses you...” Isaiah 54:17 I need that promise because throughout my life, the devil has forged a lot of weapons against me, to block me from doing God's…
CTA Dad’s Story
As a single parent, my seven-year-old daughter, Jocelyn, means everything to me. I want to make sure she gets every opportunity to succeed in life. That's why I've enrolled her in CrossTrainers Academy, the Milwaukee Rescue Mission's school for children who live in Joy House or in the community. I've lived in Milwaukee for…
Marion’s Story
Probably the greatest tragedy a mother can face is the death of a child — especially a child who's been murdered. Marion's oldest son, Khristopher, was murdered by an acquaintance at the age of 21 in 2002. His death sent Marion and her husband into a free fall of drinking, drugs, depression, and fighting.…
Cora’s Story
As a student, Cora struggled from 1st grade on because of learning disabilities. “I always felt lost,” Cora, 28, recalls. “And with 25 other kids in my class, the teachers never had the time to help me or explain things to me. I want my kids to have a different experience. “ So when…
