Testimonials
For everyone who passes through Riverside House, we are extremely grateful to be able to touch their lives and help them feel whole again. Through faith and by caring, we try to help them to restore their sense of self and find a place of peace to begin a new life. Here are some of their words on what the experience has meant to them, as well as the words of some friends of Riverside House in our community.
Without God, I can't do anything. I give thanks to God for this ministry. I called out to God and he answered me. I was a very angry, rebellious individual and He changed me, thanks to this program. My life now is peaceful. I solve problems in a different way. God has given me the privilege to start a painting business with my brother Jorge, who also graduated from the program. He is also walking with the Lord, and together we share the miracles God has done in our lives with others. ~The brothers, Jorge and Miguel
The sad thing is, I didn't need to get into this trouble. I earned my A.A. and B.S. degrees and still was able to make stupid choices. If only I would have turned around and seen God was there all along. Now, He is my #1.
~ Allen
I was 25 years old and I was facing a combined 35-year sentence. I know people don't think guys like me deserve a second chance, but I accepted Jesus in 1995 and it's now 2001. The power of His forgiving grace is forever.
~Ignacio
I remember the guys talking about becoming new in Jesus. That same night at Riverside, I went and sat on the toilet and told God I'm flushing the old Norge, please Lord, forgive me and make me new. I'm now serving Him instead of time.
~Norge
Before I came to Christ I walked around in a drug induced state, believing in nothing, not even in myself. I accepted Jesus Christ as my Lord and Savior and my whole life changed; I began to have hope that led me to Riverside House to get help for my addiction. They helped me to grow spiritually by getting me in closer contact with God, by reading and listening to the word of God.
~John
Receiving Christ in my life has empowered me to be honest and open to a new way of life. I don't have to repeat my past and I am a new creation in Christ with the power through the Holy Spirit to overcome this awful addiction. I thank Jesus for his sacrifice and his teachings. I know he loves me today. Amen.
~Max
"You did a fine job educating us about the plight of many who are shackled by substance abuse and who are preparing to reenter society after time served in a federal prison system. I was personally moved by a couple of the testimonies as shared by some of Riverside's clients. They are truly trophies of grace and a testimony to the wonderful work you are doing in the community."
~ Lance Womack, South Florida teacher
