Through tears a mom can administer Narcan to her son when he overdoses...
But she can't give him life.
Anthony grew up in a good Christian family.
He had family support.
A solid foundation.
Loving care.
None of his family used drugs or participated in illicit activities.
But beginning in junior high, he hung out with the wrong crowd.
It started with smoking weed and drinking.
That grew into opioids.
Soon came heroin, meth, and fentanyl.
For six years, he used every single day.
He was 100% devoted to getting high.
Drugs were his master.
He ruined relationships with his family and friends.
Stealing – doing whatever necessary to get high.
Overdosed five times.
The last time?
His mom found his in the floor.
She had to administer Narcan to keep him alive.
Hopelessness.
Despair.
Tears.
He was rescued from complete self-destruction when arrested.
Jesus introduced Himself.
He gave the gifts of freedom.
Freedom From Addiction.
From Shame.
From Death.
From Guilt.
In JUMPSTART, while incarcerated, he encountered love, support, and accountability.
He learned about God’s purpose for his life and how to live for Him.
Now, Anthony is working instead of stealing.
Building instead of destroying.
Giving instead of taking.
He's a faithful member at Hope Point Church.
Back involved in the lives of his family.
He and his mom are close.
She's never been more proud.
Anthony's greatest hope for his future?
To be an example to his family and others of Christ's power.
To get married and have a family.
To teach his kids to love the Lord.
To help others know Christ alone is the One who conquers death with life.