November 25, 2024 Running the Race: The Battle Between Flesh and Spirit A Weekly Devotional "Don’t you realize that in a race everyone runs, but only one person gets the prize? So run to win!" – 1 Corinthians 9:24 (NLT) Running has been part of
November 13, 2024 Trials and Faith A Weekly Devotional There is a verse that used to irritate me to no end. I guess I didn’t understand it. “Dear brothers and sisters, when troubles of any kind come your way, consider it an opportunity for great
June 5, 2024 “I Didn’t Want Anybody to Know” A Beacon post Tamera’s journey to the Mission was nothing short of miraculous. When her ongoing health struggles with neuropathy and heart failure got so bad she couldn’t work anymore, Tamera found herself suddenly homeless. “I literally
June 5, 2024 “My Life’s Completely Turned Around” A Beacon post It took Patrick many years to confront the trauma of his childhood. “I was born and raised in a very abusive family situation with my stepfather until I was about 15,” Patrick says. Unable to
April 9, 2024 Taking Detours While Chasing Dreams A Beacon post When Maria and her husband came to Las Vegas from Illinois, they planned to start a food truck selling their own brand of barbecue. However, their dream quickly became a nightmare. The pair moved to
April 9, 2024 Crossing the Country To Start Over A Beacon post Dolores never saw addiction coming. As a 72-year-old retiree, it somehow managed to sneak up on her. Finally, one day, she found herself alone in her New York apartment and decided she’d had enough.
April 9, 2024 When Carefully Laid Plans Unravel A Beacon post Richard has lived an impressive, storied life. He was a medic in the army. He worked in security for years. He was an ER nurse. He’s lived in Washington, California, Texas and Germany, among many other places.
October 19, 2023 "I Need To Get Help" A Beacon post Tenisha grew up in a less-than-ideal home. Her single mom was addicted to crack cocaine, often smoking in front of her daughter. And she was abusive. In that environment, Tenisha ended up a crack
October 19, 2023 A Sense of Security A Beacon post This Thanksgiving, Brian is grateful to the security team at the Las Vegas Rescue Mission. Not just because they maintain order, intervene if someone gets upset and make sure the campus is safe. But because
June 1, 2023 A Desire To Serve A Beacon post When Ray volunteers on the kitchen serving line at the Las Vegas Rescue Mission, he sees himself in the men he serves. Because he’s been there.Ray was homeless for four years in Texas before moving to the area