From Surviving to Living Blog & Podcast with Holly Bot
Conviction to Contribution: The MRRA Story
Matt Emerson's journey from adversity to advocacy showcases the profound impact of resilience, education, and a dedication to community service. Born into a biracial family, Matt navigated the complexities of racial identity and societal challenges from a young age....
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Chapter 14: SURPRISED BY JOY
I think of this as the beginning. I was asleep, maybe dead all my life, before 2016. I was 40 years old. "Mom, I'm not sure I believe in God anymore," my oldest son Noel explained on the phone. It was October 2015, and Noel had just turned 21. Trying to remain calm I...
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I was up until 2am reading your blog! Thank you for sharing, it is so meaningful!
God is interested in you! My story is not fiction. I am a woman, a felon, a sex-offender; I did hard time. It was a living hell. I am so awed by Jesus I will risk reputation, everything, to tell you about my personal transformation for His glory. God changed me. He will do that for you, your family. I trust Him. I hope you do too!!
“What were you thinking? Why did you do that?”
My family asked me often after my arrest. They were mystified. Me too! At that time I had no answers.
Prison doesn’t change lives. People’s lives can be changed while incarcerated.My life didn’t end when I went to prison, it began while I was there.
Are you struggling to survive today? Are you sick of just moving from one day to the next?
How does one go from surviving to really, truly living?
When I entered prison I was unaware I needed to change. Change is possible.
Let me tell you how it happens…
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