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John<\/strong><\/h2>\n

 
\n 
\nHe had so much going against him, even from the very beginning.  \u201cI was the product of two parents who obviously weren\u2019t ready for me, who were addicts and alcoholics.  And I know in my heart that my father has never loved me.\u201d
\n 
\nJohn started drinking alcohol around the age of twelve, and within a couple years he was drinking heavily every weekend.  By age 15, he was using meth and heading for trouble fast.  When he was 19, he received a seven-year prison sentence, of which he served 3\u00bd.  But his problems were far from over.  All in all, John collected a handful of felony convictions, served several stints in prison for a total of seven years, and went through drug treatment \u201cnine or ten times.\u201d  He very well could have been voted \u2018most likely to fail.\u2019  Today, however, at age 40, his outlook is entirely different: John is sitting on three years of sobriety, is taking college classes, has established himself as a respected leader among his peers, is serving as \u2018house manager\u2019 at the in2Action honor house, and is now looking at a successful future.  So, what happened? 
\n 
\nMore than anything, John credits his transformation to the grace of God.  Each morning during group devotions, John begins his comments by expressing gratitude to his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.  Looking back, he can see how God was always tugging at his heart and using his past experiences \u2013 even prison, as horrible as it was \u2013 to bring him to the place he is at now. 
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\nJohn also gives a lot of credit to the in2Action program.  \u201cThe blueprint and structure that in2Action provides is key.  I\u2019m convinced that if guys follow the program and the suggestions, they are going to be successful.\u201d  John has lived at in2Action a little more than a year.  When asked what he likes best about it, he says, \u201cthe fellowship with the guys.\u201d  He goes on to say, \u201cI wouldn\u2019t be sitting here today if it weren\u2019t for the relationships I\u2019ve developed here and the guidance I\u2019ve got.\u201d 
\n 
\nOf course, it hasn\u2019t been easy.  John has had his share of obstacles and disappointments, including the loss of his grandmother and the recent loss of a job, which was very unsettling.  “A lot of things have happened since I have been at in2Action which in the past, I would have just thrown in the towel; because of in2Action though, I did not even think about it.” 
\n 
\nJohn longs for the day he can spend more time with his son, Ryder, age 15.  Their relationship has suffered some damage over the years, but the past several months have seen significant healing and improved communication between them.  John talks about Ryder with immense pride and affection.  One thing is for sure: Ryder has a father who loves him with all his heart. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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