From Childhood Dream to Addiction & Back: Matt’s Incredible Redemption

At 12 years old, I was smoking weed. By high school, I was traveling to Baltimore to buy cocaine.” That’s how Matt describes his spiral into addiction—a far cry from the 10-year-old boy who once dreamed of helping others. Yet through heartbreak and darkness, one truth remained: God never gave up on him. In this raw and powerful testimony, discover how Matt’s youthful desire to serve was reignited by God’s unwavering grace. If you or someone you love feels too far gone, Matt’s story is a stirring reminder that no one is ever out of reach for God’s redemption.

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