Self

Every person is created in the image of God with inherent dignity and worth. This powerful identity enables us to live with a healthy self-image and sense of purpose. When our view of ourselves gets broken, we live out of a distorted sense of identity. We experience anxiety, fear, aimlessness. But the good news is, reconciliation with ourselves is possible. Through Jesus, we can overcome personal poverty and live from our God-given identity.

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Inspire Courage

Self – Calling

Maybe some of you got gutsy and made a New Year’s resolution. It takes courage because the odds are stacked against you. [ read more ]

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Jey’s Story

Self – Homelessness

As a young boy entrenched in deep poverty, Jey began to beg and steal to get what he needed to survive. After being arrested and sentenced to prison, [ read more ]

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Paul Started Asking Why In Prison

Self – Recovery

I don’t know if you will get this letter, but I wanted to send it anyway. I just wanted to convey my sense of gratitude. I know that a lot of people d [ read more ]

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Bounce

Self – Recovery

Some people just seem to bounce back after tragedy. Researchers who study human resilience often refer to it as the “bounce back factor.” I have [ read more ]

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Jeremy’s Story

Self – Stories

Despite being locked in a cell, this prisoner has inspirational words of encouragement for us all I am a Christian, and I believed in Jesus at a very [ read more ]

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Strive to Survive: Sandra’s Story

Self – Addictions

Before coming to UGM two years ago, Sandra’s life was anguished by trauma, anger, and a fear of rejection [ read more ]

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JustUs Video Series

Self – Poverty

5-part video serioes that equips young people with a global perspective and a fuller understanding of issues such as poverty and social justice. [ read more ]

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Adjo

Self – Poverty

"I have been a cook since the beginning of the project five years ago. I wanted to be a part of the project because the project came to help us an [ read more ]

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Restoring Work: Jobs Preparedness Training

Self – Community

What areas of your life do you long to see reconciled and made new? [ read more ]

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Maurice’s Story: Restoration through the Local Church

Self – Addictions

Maurice participated in Faith & Finances at North Avenue Presbyterian Church, where he learned practical skills that helped him overcome financial [ read more ]

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What Do You Want to Be?

Self – Education

A simple question that, when asked to a child, can spark many answers. [ read more ]

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We Need a Better Story

Self – Theology

Stories are powerful. The stories we believe—whether true or false—shape our entire lives, telling us who we are, who we were, and who we are becoming [ read more ]

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