08/18/2026
Two more of our friends are housed! They needs support and items for their new place. We will post a list of needed items in the comments in the next hour or so. He wrote his testimony and wanted us to share it with everyone 🥲. It is beautiful and we are so happy for him and his wife. Thank you all so much for your support we couldnt do it without all of you!
My name is Christopher, and this is my testimony.
There was a time when I felt completely broken. Addiction, legal troubles, loss, homelessness, and despair had taken me to places I never thought I would go. Looking back now, I can see that God was with me every step of the way, even when I could not see Him.
One of the darkest periods of my life came when I struggled with thoughts of su***de. On April 9th, I found myself in a place of deep hopelessness and emotional pain. I felt overwhelmed by everything happening in my life and could not see a way forward. Not long afterward, I ended up going to jail, and from there began a journey that eventually led me into recovery and rehabilitation. At the time, it felt like my life was falling apart, but God was using those painful circumstances to save my life and redirect my path.
The losses that followed were devastating. I lost my grandmother, someone who meant so much to me. Then, one of the hardest blows I have ever experienced came when I lost my father on my birthday. A day that should have been a celebration became a day of grief that I will never forget. The pain, sadness, and questions that came with those losses were overwhelming.
At the same time, I was battling addiction and trying to rebuild my life. Every day felt like a fight, not only against addiction, but against autism, depression, anxiety, guilt, and the constant mental torture that told me to give up. There were moments when staying sober felt impossible. There were moments when my faith was tested beyond anything I had ever experienced.
As if that was not enough, my pregnant wife and I found ourselves homeless, living in a tent. We endured extreme heat, pouring rain, storms, and uncertainty. We did not know where we would sleep from one week to the next. We worried about safety, food, and simply making it through another day. Homelessness stripped away many comforts, but it also taught me how precious faith, family, and hope truly are.
During this time, organizations such as The Ark and the volunteers led by Norm became a source of support and compassion. When many people looked away, they showed kindness and concern for those struggling on the streets. Their work is driven by volunteers who sacrifice their own time and resources to help others, and they deserve recognition and support for what they do for the homeless community in Muncie.
Through all of these trials, God never abandoned me.
When I wanted to quit, He gave me strength. When I felt alone, He reminded me that He was near. When grief consumed me, He comforted me. When addiction tried to pull me back, He gave me another day of sobriety. Through recovery, prayer, faith, and the support of caring people, God slowly began rebuilding my life.
Today, I continue to fight for my recovery, my family, and my faith. Sobriety is not always easy. Grief does not disappear overnight. The memories of loss and hardship are still with me. But I have learned that God is faithful even in the middle of suffering. I am living proof that a person can survive addiction, homelessness, jail, grief, depression, and hopelessness and still find purpose through Christ.
My testimony is not about how strong I am. It is about how strong God is.
He carried me through suicidal thoughts. He carried me through jail. He carried me through rehab. He carried me through the loss of my grandmother and my father. He carried me through homelessness and addiction. And He continues to carry me today.
If someone reading this feels hopeless, trapped, addicted, grieving, or forgotten, I want them to know that there is still hope. No matter how dark life becomes, God can reach you. He can restore what has been broken and give you a reason to keep moving forward one day at a time.
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
