Jinsey’s Story

My name is Jinsey. I am a 39 year old recovering drug addict. I first met brother Glenn in February 2022 when he came to the Lovelady Center and spoke to the phase 1 group. I had heard of Brother Glenn from my friend Jonica who spoke highly of him. I saw the spirit of Jesus in him that day in February when he spoke to us. When I left rehab and went to sober living I just happened to see him on the steps and I got his number. Since that day in September Brother Glenn and his ministry has helped me in so many different situations, from taking me to court (1hr away), buying me food, putting gas in my car and helping me with the purchase of my car. He has been there for me when no one else was. He has also financially made a way for a bed in a faith based rehab for my boyfriend. The most precious thing about this great man is his unfailing love for Jesus and how he helps others who are lost, struggling, down, and depressed see the truth in Jesus. He believed in me when no one else did. He is a great mentor and a great friend. I am forever grateful for him and his ministry saved my lfie. Blessed to call him my friend.-Jinsey M.

You Have Worth

You are precious and valuable, yes you!  Each person must realize that being created in the image of God gives us worth.  You are God’s crowning work of creation this gives you worth.  May people cannot accept that they have any real worth.  I think this is the reason we chase after the things of the world, why there is a disease called “keeping up with the Jones.”  I’m not sure if anyone else has ever called “keeping up with the Jones” a disease but I believe it is because it leads to unhealthy living.  We have come to believe that our worth comes from the things of the world: money, power, possessions, pleasures, and the list can go on.  Nothing wrong with any of this in and of itself, however, we become very unhealthy and fragile when these things express our value.  There is also the danger of judging someone else’s value on this same criterion.  I guess you can say that this would make us “fool’s gold”. 

Our value is not based on our weaknesses, flaws, past or present sin, past or present shortcomings.  Value comes from our CREATOR.  Every single person has value in the mind of the CREATOR.  Jan James, in the Power of Brief Counseling, says it perfectly. “All people- whatever their race, nationality, gender, social rank, employment, sexual orientation, appearance intelligence, beliefs, attitude, morality, skill, knowledge, health, wealth, or any other characteristic are infinitely valued children of God.  There is no exception!” 

Our value is not who we created ourselves to be but the potential of who we can become in Christ.  We cannot love someone we do not value.  When God tells us He loves us unconditionally He is saying you, yes you, have infinite value in His eyes.  When I accept that I have value in the eyes of God who can I not value.  I am going to say it again; we cannot love someone we do not value.  If you are reading this and struggle to believe you have worth or value, I would be honored to help you realize truly how valuable you really are.  You can contact me on messenger or Unforsakenministry.com (our website that is still under construction, so do not judge). 

Don’t Build an Island

July 14, 2022

This is my first blog and I am wondering what can I say that anyone might want to read. I’m not sure but here we go.  I am truly excited about this new adventure God is giving me to share His hope and love with others.  Just this week I have heard from the parents of two different young men who struggle with addiction.  Alcohol seems to be the stumbling block for each of them.  In both cases, the parents are concerned about the dark place their sons are in and what might happen in a moment of weakness.  It is heartbreaking hearing the pain, fear and frustration from these parents.  My prayer for both families is twofold.  First, that their child will want the help their parents are diligently searching for them.  Second, that the parents will seek some type of help and support for themselves.  If you are a parent or loved one of someone in addiction you must take care of yourself so you can effectively help the one in active addiction.  

There are resources out there to help and support people who are hurting due to a loved one’s addiction.  When searching for help, for the one in addiction also search for support for yourself.  Satan wants us isolated so we do not hear the voices of encouragement and help.  He tries to make us believe that no one else will understand.  Then the anxiety about what will “they” think kicks in.  This is not just a problem for people with addiction in their family, it is a real problem for pastors too.  I call it building an island and burning the bridge. God did not create us to go through life and life’s struggles alone.  Genesis 2:18 and God said “it is not good (beneficial) for man to be alone.”  

Have you built an island and burned the bridge?  You alone can begin rebuilding the bridge to your island.  Stop believing the lies Satan has told and even the lies you have told yourself.  There are people who understand that will walk with you.   There are people who love you that will walk with you who have no idea what you’re going through.  Some of the best island builders sit in church every week suffering with pain and sorrow surrounded by people who love them.  However, the person on the island has burned the bridge and will not let anyone else on their island.  Part of the Unforsaken Ministry is to walk with the loved ones of those in addiction.  To help find the resources to get you out of isolation.  Cry out to Jesus, Cry out to a friend.  Both are waiting for you to make the first move.

a product of God’s grace,

Glenn