PROGRAM LIVING: ERNIE'S STORY

In 2016, I failed a drug test for methamphetamine and marijuana in Russellville when I was tested for an EPO violation. I was ordered to go back to court, but I didn’t go, I ran instead. My wife and I split up, and while she was gone, I broke into her uncle’s house to talk to her. She called the police.

On December 6, 2016, I asked God to do something. It was pouring rain, and I was running from the law. I knew I couldn’t do anything. At 10pm I got arrested and went to jail. During this time, I started reading the Bible. The more I read it, the more I understood who God is. I spent ten months in jail, and they were the best ten months of my life.
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This program has really helped me learn more about the Lord and my walk with Him. It’s helped me mentally, physically, and I’m really blessed to be in this program. I love it. My plan after I graduate from Program Living is to keep a steady job, continue going to church, and hopefully bring my family with me.

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