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Changed Lives Stories

When I walked through the doors I felt God’s love… God just started doing so much work and healing on me…

that I could’ve never done alone!

Kelsey

When I came into the program, I was ready to let go. I was ready to surrender.

And it was the most amazing experience
I’ve ever been through!

Dave

When I came in, I saw people with smiles on their faces, and I remember saying…

I want what they have!

John

When I walked through the doors of Adult & Teen Challenge, it was this…

overwhelming feeling of love!

Caroline

I walked through the doors January 24, 2014. Two weeks later…

I accepted Jesus as Lord and Savior!

Kevin

When I walked through the doors of Adult & Teen Challenge, all that I experienced…

Was love!

Matt

Since coming through the doors, I felt love, I felt joy…

It was something I hadn’t felt in a long time!

Tim

When I walked into the doors of Adult & Teen Challenge Maine I felt…

Relief and freedom!

Nelson

I’ve learned that, in finding Jesus Christ, there’s strength.

And I’ve found hope in Jesus!

Logan

I came to Adult & Teen Challenge and surrendered my life to Christ. I stand on His truth today, that I am who He says I am.

That truth has set me free!

Andrew

My life today is completely changed. And I know that I know that

It’s only Jesus who did that for me!

Bridget

Coming through the doors of Adult & Teen Challenge, I really did surrender everything to the Lord. And through doing that…

God has used my life in an amazing way!

Tony

Adult & Teen Challenge is where I met the Lord Jesus Christ. That relationship…

Has changed my life!

Matt

Since coming into Adult & Teen Challenge, I’ve met some of the best people I ever could have met in my life, helping me to realize…

There’s a better way to life!

Zach

There was something at Adult & Teen Challenge I had never seen before. A light in people’s eyes that I wanted for me…

I wanted what they had!

Jack

Adult & Teen Challenge changed my life…

Completely!

Mark

Adult & Teen Challenge and the Lord helped me to…

Break the power of addiction!

Ralph

I have been free from addiction for 11 years.

Thank God!

Andrew

I was hopeless and hurting before I came to Adult & Teen Challenge. Now, according to 2 Corinthians 5:17,

I am a new man!

Dean

As the Scriptures say, “He who the Son of Man sets free is free indeed!”

Thank You Jesus and Adult & Teen Challenge!

Andy

My chains from addiction have been broken—

Praise the Lord!

Eric

After trying everything else to get clean, someone told me about Adult & Teen Challenge and I gave it a shot. I am forever grateful for the vessel of Adult & Teen Challenge that helped finally…

Break the chains that bound me for so long!

Mike

Adult & Teen Challenge gave me the tools to overcome my addiction…

And find true freedom!

Victor

I never thought I could beat my addiction, but Adult & Teen Challenge showed me that…

Anything is possible with God!

Mike

The support and encouragement I received from Adult & Teen Chalenge…

Was instrumental in my recovery!

Doug

Adult & Teen Challenge helped me rediscover my faith and…

Find the strength to overcome addiction!

Tyler

Without Adult & Teen Challenge,

I don’t know where I’d be today!

Michael

I am forever grateful for Adult & Teen Challenge, and…

The guidance and love I received!

Mike

Adult & Teen Challenge provided me with a safe and supportive environment to…

Heal and recover!

Paul

I never thought I could find hope again, but Adult & Teen Challenge showed me that…

There is always a way!

Amanda

Adult & Teen Challenge helped me rebuild my life and relationships

with my loved ones!

Wendelin

Thanks to the transformation I experienced at Adult & Teen Challenge, I am now…

Able to live my life to the fullest!

Matthew

Adult & Teen challenge helped me become…

The person I always knew I could be!

Caleb

Thanks to the support and guidance I received from Adult & Teen Challenge,

I have a newfound appreciation for life!

Tanya

Adult & Teen Challenge helped me break free from the cycle of addiction…

And start a new chapter in my life!

Brondon

Through my experience at Adult & Teen Challenge,

I learned so much about myself and my relationship with God!

Bobby

The lessons I learned at Adult & Teen Challenge…

Will stay with me for the rest of my life!

Timothy

Thanks to the transformation I experienced at Adult & Teen Challenge, I am now able to live a life…

Of purpose and meaning!

Derek

Adult & Teen Challenge gave me a new sense…

Of hope and direction for my life!

Alex

Thanks to Adult & Teen Challenge, I am now able to give back and…

Help others who are struggling with addiction!

Ken

Adult & Teen Challenge helped me discover my true potential…

And the purpose God has for my life!

Anthony

Adult & Teen Challenge helped me heal from the wounds of my past and…

Start a new chapter in my life!

Natalie

Thanks to the tools and support I received from Adult & Teen Challenge, I am now able…

To live life on my own terms!

Larry

Thanks to Adult & Teen Challenge, I am now able to see…

The beauty and potential in myself and others!

Aaron

Thanks to the transformation I experienced at Adult & Teen Challenge, I am now able…

To be a positive influence on others!

Luiz

Adult & Teen Challenge helped me overcome my addiction and…

Find a sense of purpose in my life!

Rick

Thanks to Adult & Teen Challenge, I am now able to live a life…

That is full of joy and gratitude!

Héctor

Adult & Teen Challenge helped me rediscover…

My passion for life and my relationship with God!

Wayne

Thanks to Adult & Teen Challenge, I am now able to live…

An unchained life!

Steve

I found what I didn’t know I needed through Adult & Teen Challenge… Jesus…

And His love set me free!

Charles

Before I arrived at Adult & Teen Challenge, I was homeless and hopeless, but now I own my own home and am…

Full of the joy of the Lord!

Guy

From dope dealer to hope dealer,

Adult & Teen Challenge forever changed me!

Chris

Adult & Teen Challenge helped me break free from addiction. Through the teachings of Jesus Christ I have found…

An new purpose in life!

Jordan

Thanks to Adult & Teen Challenge, I no longer feel controlled by my addiction and am able…

To live a fulfilling life!

Jason

Before finding Adult & Teen Challenge, I thought my addiction defined me, but now I know that…

I am so much more than that!

Alex

The support and guidance I received from Adult & Teen Challenge gave me the strength to overcome my addiction and…

Start living a better life!

Kevin

With the help of Adult & Teen Challenge, I was able to turn my life around and…

Become the person I always wanted to be!

Darius

Adult & Teen Challenge showed me that it is never too late to make a positive change in your life and…

Break free from addiction!

Francisco

The faith-based approach of Adult & Teen Challenge gave me the spiritual foundation I needed to…

Overcome addiction and start a new life!

Nicole

Adult & Teen Challenge provided the supportive and nurturing environment I needed to overcome my addiction and…

Start a new chapter in my life!

Chris

The guidance and support I received from Adult & Teen Challenge was instrumental in helping me…

Overcome addiction and start a new life!

Brian

Adult & Teen Challenge helped me see that addiction is not a life sentence, and that with faith and hard work,

it is possible to overcome addiction!

Maurice

Thanks to Adult & Teen Challenge, I have rediscovered my love for life and my faith in God,

And have been able to leave addiction behind!

Barry

I never thought I could break free from addiction, but Adult & Teen challenge showed me that with faith and hard work,

Anything is possible!

Steve

Thanks to the support and guidance I received from Adult & Teen Challenge, I am now living a life…

Free from addiction and filled with purpose!

Zach

Adult & Teen Challenge gave me the tools I needed to overcome addiction and start living a life…

Filled with hope and possibility!

Michael

I’ve made lifelong friendships through Adult & Teen Challenge,

And I am so grateful!

Noah

Thanks to Adult & Teen Challenge, I can clearly see what God is doing in my life.

I’m excited to see what God is going to do!

Sean

At Adult & Teen Challenge, I fell in love with Christ…

And became a new creation!

Kevin

At Adult & Teen Challenge, I met the love of Christ…

And He saved my life!

Hagop

At Adult & Teen Challenge I Gave my life to Christ…

And now I bring others to Him!

Jamie

At Adult & Teen Challenge I found the Love of God…

And He changed everything!

Keith

At Adult & Teen Challenge I completely surrendered to God…

And He healed my family!

Joe

When I came to Adult and Teen Challenge, God set me free…

But that was only the beginning!

Ed

My addiction had control of my life, but at Adult & Teen Challenge,

God set me free!

Phil

At Adult & Teen Challenge, I got free from drugs and alcohol…

And now I’m making progress in my life!

Mike

At Adult & Teen Challenge I entered into a relationship with Christ, and my journey began. Today,

I serve in the ministry that gave me life!

Bruce

At Adult & Teen Challenge, God saved my son from addiction…

And restored my family!

Jen

I came into Adult & Teen Challenge unable to walk and full of anger.

Now I am healed and filled with love for Jesus!

John

I was out of control and couldn’t get it together—but at Adult & Teen Challenge,

God rebuilt me!

Ralph

I hated who I was, but at Adult & Teen Challenge…

God redeemed me!

Vernon

The decision to come to Adult & Teen Challenge was difficult to make, but there…

God gave me excitement for the future!

Alan

At Adult & Teen Challenge I got free from my addictions.

The best is yet to come!

Todd

At Adult & Teen Challenge I sat at the feet of the Lord for a year…

And He taught me how to live a good life!

Sheryl

I was broken and hopeless from an eight year addiction. At Adult & Teen Challenge,

My life is restored and has purpose!

Travis

I cried out to God for help. At Adult & Teen Challenge…

He set me free!

Melissa

I didn’t want to feel anything anymore. But at Adult & Teen Challenge,

God gave me a heart of joy!

Pat

My whole world was upside-down, but at Adult & Teen Challenge, God has done an enormous amount of work in my life…

And I couldn’t be happier!

Mirasia

I was ashamed to call out to God, but at Adult & Teen Challenge,

God changed everything!

Irene

I tried to fill the void in my life with drugs, but at Adult & Teen Challenge,

I filled my life with God!

Lisa

I got addicted to crystal meth to fill a void. At Adult & Teen Challenge I found Jesus Christ,

And He filled that void that I always needed to be filled!

Kenny

Gangs, violence, and drugs led me to jail. But God brought me to Adult & Teen Challenge,

I found love, hope, and blessing!

Angel

I thought I had everything figured out, but I quickly got addicted to drugs. At Adult & Teen Challenge, God worked miracles in my life, and…

He put the pieces of my life back together!

Billy

I was stuck in alcoholism and couldn’t get out. At Adult & Teen Challenge, God freed me, and…

I got to know Him more deeply!

Alex

Addiction consumed my life since my teen years. At Adult & Teen Challenge, I was overwhelmed with a sense of peace…

And the love of God freed me!

Kerilyn

I was addicted to heroin and had no hope. But then I came to Adult & Teen Challenge, and…

God gave me a second chance!

Hosea

At Adult & Teen Challenge I came to the Lord,

And He broke me free from addiction!

Brian

I was lost, hopeless, and full of regret. At Adult & Teen Challenge,

I was found and have hope and freedom!

Robert