June 1, 2023 "Follow That Light" A Beacon post This is a story of a son, the sun and the Son. Just days before last Christmas, Thomas and his 11-year-old boy, Kalynn, were surprised by a knock at their door. A marshal, the bearer of bad

March 1, 2023 Never Too Late A Beacon post The voices in Sesar’s head were so cruel, he wasn’t sure life was worth living. “It’s too late,” the voices said. “You’re too late.” The combination of schizophrenia, methamphetamine addiction and homelessness left Sesar desperate. He slashed

March 1, 2023 In Search of a Father’s Love A Beacon post He wasn’t living on just any street. He chose to live in the alley behind the Las Vegas Rescue Mission. He knew that all he had to do was walk a few steps, through

October 1, 2022 No Problem? A Beacon post The term “functioning addict” can be deceiving ... especially to the addict. Edward would know. He was one of them. “Throughout my life, I had a job, and I always had a place to go,” he says. “I really didn’t

October 1, 2022 “Such a Relief” A Beacon post Nicole ran her own real estate company in Nigeria, with 50 employees on her payroll. But violence in the country forced Nicole and her four young children to flee. They went to South Africa, where Nicole launched another successful

June 1, 2022 Facing His Fears A Beacon post Remember the old Bible story of Jonah and the whale? God tells Jonah to go to Nineveh, but Jonah balks and runs away, only to end up swallowed by a whale. Jonah prays for help, and God answers by

June 1, 2022 “It Was Humbling” A Beacon post In some ways, Sam’s homelessness began in childhood. There were major communication problems with his parents, so Sam, who grew up in New York City, kept to himself. (Looking back now, as an adult, Sam believes one of his

June 1, 2022 “My Own Resurrection” A Beacon post After years of drug addiction, Caitlin got into some legal trouble and spent six months in jail. On her first day behind bars, she found a Bible on the shelf. She saw it as a sign, and decided to

March 8, 2022 No More Running A Beacon post Tiffany did not want to change. She was essentially born into the drug scene. Both parents were addicts, and her dad was a dealer. When they separated, Tiffany ended up with her mom, whose usage escalated

March 1, 2022 “To Just Love on People” A Beacon post Pastor Daniel Ensing likes to be there when new guests first arrive at the Las Vegas Rescue Mission. After all, it’s a critical moment. “Most people who come through the gates don’t feel that