Testimonials

Meet LifeChange Program Member Stephen Martin
Stephen came to Bread of Life in March of 2008. The one word he uses to describe his life when he came to the Mission is “hopeless.” Even though Stephen lived on the affluent Eastside of Lake Washington he found himself homeless due to his addictions. His marriage was also failing. He had exhausted all of his own resources. He didn’t know where to turn for help.
Stephen found himself in a cold weather shelter in the basement of a government building in the heart of Seattle. He says, “I was very scared; it wasn’t a pleasant experience.” However, God was looking out for Stephen. He met a Christian friend at the shelter. The next morning this friend led him to the Bread of Life Mission.
Stephen found temporary housing at Bread of Life and a few days later joined our recovery program. Stephen accepted Christ at a very young age but had not been in a right relationship with God for quite some time. He says that when he entered the program “the scales fell from my eyes. I could see clearly again and my hope was restored.”
Stephen says, “I see the importance of respecting and submitting to Godly authority in order to grow spiritually. The foundation of my life is being rebuilt. God has humbled me and gotten my attention. He is helping me become a man of Godly character.”
Stephen also has hope. He has hope for a new future. He has hope that as the foundation of his life is restored, and he becomes the man God intended him to be, his family will be restored as well.
Meet our Heroes Kitchen Manager and Recovery Program Member, Recle Walker.
Recle is an exceptionally talented man. He is originally from Northern Louisiana, where he grew up in a very loving home with wonderful parents. Recle exhibited a strong talent for basketball and played all through his teen years. After high school he was offered scholarships from two different colleges. However, Recle also excelled at getting into trouble. He became addicted to drugs and alcohol during his teen years and this changed the direction of his life. The partying lifestyle and lack of self control led Recle in a different direction than he envisioned as a young man with the world at his feet.
Recle has been trying for several years to overcome his addictive behavior. Since joining our recovery program in February of 2008, he realized that his talent and abilities are both an asset and a liability for him. God has used different circumstances in Recle’s life to help him understand the need to change. Recle says, “I am working very hard to submit to God and become the man He wants me to be. Part of my strategy is to control my tongue. I take to heart the scripture in James chapter 3 that says, if anyone does not stumble in word, he is a perfect man, able also to control his whole body.”
Recle desires to serve God fully and has as a few ideas for his future. However, he wants to make sure his goals are in line with God’s will for his life. He firmly believes that as he submits his will to God all of his other needs will be met.
Thank you to all of our supporters. Thank you to all of you who donate your time, energy and finances to allow us to help men like Recle and Stephen 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Meet LifeChange Program Member Stephen Martin

Steve Martin Graduation 003Stephen came to Bread of Life in March of 2008. The one word he uses to describe his life when he came to the Mission is “hopeless.” Even though Stephen lived on the affluent Eastside of Lake Washington he found himself homeless due to his addictions. His marriage was also failing. He had exhausted all of his own resources. He didn’t know where to turn for help.

Stephen found himself in a cold weather shelter in the basement of a government building in the heart of Seattle. He says, “I was very scared; it wasn’t a pleasant experience.” However, God was looking out for Stephen. He met a Christian friend at the shelter. The next morning this friend led him to the Bread of Life Mission.

Stephen found temporary housing at Bread of Life and a few days later joined our recovery program. Stephen accepted Christ at a very young age but had not been in a right relationship with God for quite some time. He says that when he entered the program “the scales fell from my eyes. I could see clearly again and my hope was restored.”

Stephen says, “I see the importance of respecting and submitting to Godly authority in order to grow spiritually. The foundation of my life is being rebuilt. God has humbled me and gotten my attention. He is helping me become a man of Godly character.”

Stephen also has hope. He has hope for a new future. He has hope that as the foundation of his life is restored, and he becomes the man God intended him to be, his family will be restored as well.

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Meet our Heroes Kitchen Manager and Recovery Program Member, Recle Walker.

Rece cropped B & WRecle is an exceptionally talented man. He is originally from Northern Louisiana, where he grew up in a very loving home with wonderful parents. Recle exhibited a strong talent for basketball and played all through his teen years. After high school he was offered scholarships from two different colleges. However, Recle also excelled at getting into trouble. He became addicted to drugs and alcohol during his teen years and this changed the direction of his life. The partying lifestyle and lack of self control led Recle in a different direction than he envisioned as a young man with the world at his feet.

Recle has been trying for several years to overcome his addictive behavior. Since joining our recovery program in February of 2008, he realized that his talent and abilities are both an asset and a liability for him. God has used different circumstances in Recle’s life to help him understand the need to change. Recle says, “I am working very hard to submit to God and become the man He wants me to be. Part of my strategy is to control my tongue. I take to heart the scripture in James chapter 3 that says, if anyone does not stumble in word, he is a perfect man, able also to control his whole body.”

Recle desires to serve God fully and has as a few ideas for his future. However, he wants to make sure his goals are in line with God’s will for his life. He firmly believes that as he submits his will to God all of his other needs will be met.

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Thank you to all of our supporters. Thank you to all of you who donate your time, energy and finances to allow us to help men like Recle and Stephen 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.