Taylor... came to A Better Way in January of 2006.  His addictions began at the age of 12, and he eventually found himself addicted to Heroin.  After accepting Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior he was led to A Better Way Ministries, where he could begin the path of restoration that Christ had laid before him. In our May Newsletter Taylor tells us...  "When I first entered A Better Way, I thought I was going to be bed-ridden with terrible withdrawals" "However, my brothers in Christ prayed over me day and night and my withdrawals were more like a bad cold."  Anyone who has met Taylor, knows what a great future God must have planned for him.  Now he can offer other individuals going through painful addictions hope in Jesus Christ!  James 4:10 "Humble yourself before God, and He will lift you up." (look for your May newsletter for more of Taylor's testimony)

Philip... "The worst thing to fear isn't life without death- it's life without purpose." His addictions began at the age of 14. His parents had divorced and he lived with his mother. She was always working, that left him ample time and privacy to develop his habits at an early age. What began with cigarettes and alcohol, quickly progressed to drugs. Life was a giant mess, pointless and without purpose. He began to contemplate suicide. Then at the end of his rope, God led him to A Better Way Ministries. He accepted Jesus as his personal savior and he completely turned Philip's whole world around. Where he once renounced God, now he loved him. Where he once verbally abused Christians, He is now a part of the family. His social anxiety is fading away, and the Lord has given him a new confidence that is unbelievable. (look for more of Philip's story in volume 3 of the newsletter)

Nick's... story begins at age 12, when his addictions first began.  He experimented with marijuana, and when he got to high school his destructive behavior became an open practice. Nick says "Everyone seemed to be drinking and using drugs, so I was free to continue my behavior. After graduating (by the grace of God) I enrolled in college-- that's when my life totally spun out of control." Nick soon found himself facing DUI charges and possibly jail time.  With encouragement from his family, he decided to enter Teen Challenge.  Nick says "The path wasn't easy and I tried to rebel somewhat, but I soon saw the need to give my life to Jesus and let Him order my steps."  Now he plans on entering the City Intern program at Atlanta City Church in the fall.1 Peter 4:1-4 "So then, since Christ suffered physical pain, you must arm yourselves with the same attitude He had, and be ready to suffer, too.  For if you are willing to suffer for Christ, you have decided to stop sinning.  And you won't have to spend the rest of your life chasing after evil desires, but you will be anxious to do the will of God.  You have had enough in the past of the evil things that godless people enjoy-- their immorality and lust, their feasting and drunkenness and wild parties, and their terrible worship of idols.Of course, your former friends are very surprised when you no longer join them in the wicked things they do, and they say evil things about you."