Amazing Grace—

My friend, Braken Hoffman, shares his journey through the darkness of homelessness, addiction, and incarceration, and into a life of joy, success, and a happy marriage & career. How did he do it when most people seem to fail over and over again? Besides some helpful resources, three things: 1) Education 2) Strong-Support Network and 3) Faith & Trust In God—the very things that can change anyone no matter their situation in life.

“And I will bring the blind by a way that they knew not; I will lead them in paths that they have not known: I will make darkness light before them, and crooked things straight. These things will I do unto them, and not forsake them.” —Isaiah 42:16

Lyrics to Amazing Grace:

Amazing grace! How sweet the sound
That saved a wretch like me!
I once was lost, but now am found;
Was blind, but now I see.

’Twas grace that taught my heart to fear,
And grace my fears relieved;
How precious did that grace appear
The hour I first believed!

Through many dangers, toils, and snares,
I have already come;
’Tis grace has brought me safe thus far,
And grace will lead me home.

The Lord has promised good to me,
His word my hope secures;
He will my shield and portion be
As long as life endures.

The popular Christian hymn, “Amazing Grace”, details what happened to Braken along with millions of others throughout the world who have found change, courage, identity & purpose because of God.