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When You Give Your Life to Christ, Christ Gives You Life
by American Phoenix | December 10, 2009
Yesterday I attended the Christmas luncheon of the Silicon Valley Association of Republican Women. A group of young women from Teen Challenge sang Christmas Carols and gave us a presentation on this noteworthy charity, which rehabilitates young adults addicted to drugs and alcohol. Two of the young women shared their stories, which were, to say the least, horrifying chronicles of child abuse and parental divorce leading to unplanned pregnancy, drug and alcohol addiction followed by imprisonment.
Fortunately, both of these young women found their way to Teen Challenge and their stories had a happy outcome. They have discovered both Christ and joy, and through His love have managed to conquer their addictions.
A short video was also presented, and what struck me were the before (in some case mug shots) and after photos of the program graduates. These were nothing less than magnificent, glorious transformations! The happiness and joy evident on their faces touched my heart.
Equally impressive is Teen Challenge’s success rate. Most secular drug rehabilitation programs experience a cure rate of between 1-15%. Teen Challenge has an overall cure rate of between 67% and 86% for graduates of its program. That a very impressive number! Even more impressive is that they receive absolute no funding from the federal government.
This is a very worth charity and one to which I highly recommend your donations.
Topics: Christianity, Religion |