Testimonials of Redemption
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My name is Brandy Kissell. Before coming to Transitions I was lost in addiction. I lost everything and was left homeless. I began chasing worldly desires to cope with my failures. I began relying on men and drugs for comfort which left me in toxic situations. My life was out of control, and the choices I was making led me to jail multiple times. Each time I got out I put myself back into the same circumstances. I blamed God for my suffering, the abuse in relationships, and my current circumstances. Why would God allow such suffering? During my last jail sentence, I began to pray for a relationship with the Lord. I prayed for change and a heart that would be open to it. He answered my prayers by saying “try my way”. I knew I had to give up my old ways that only led to temporary pleasures. I heard of Transitions and thoughts of the program kept being placed in my heart. I decided to step out in faith and acquired an application. I entered the program Feb. 15th, 2022, with an open heart and mind willing and ready to change. Transitions brought a light into my life, and took me on a whole new journey. I began to see how many chances the Lord had given me and how many times a different door was placed in front of me, but I always chose the wrong way. Transitions has been a life changing decision, filled with blessings. It gave me a family of strong Christian sisters and encouragers that I will always cherish. Without this program I wouldn’t have known how to move past my struggles, hurts, and hang-ups or to set boundaries in my life. I don’t regret what all I have been through because without my struggles and mistakes I would never have known the depths of God’s grace. Since graduating I have come back to volunteer, and I started teaching a class called “Purpose Driven Life”. I wanted to give back to the program that has changed my life forever as well as be an inspiration to other ladies who come through the program. The Lord placed a Godly man in my life which I am now blessed to call my husband. Within 4 months the Lord opened a whole new door for me and a Staff Assistant position opened at Transitions. I now have the privilege of giving back full time to the same ministry that has given me so much.
Hosea 2:6 Therefore I will block her path with thorn bushes; I will wall her in so that she cannot find her way. She will chase after her lovers but never catch them, she will look for them but never find them. 2 Corinthians 5:17 “Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new.” |
I came to Transitions December 2021 broken and alone, not believing in anything maybe not even God. Transitions gave me faith again or maybe for the first time ever not just in myself but in God and his plan for my life. God has blessed me far greater than I deserve, even though I fall short daily I’ve tried to remain obedient and follow the path Transitions guided me on. God has restored broken relationships with my family, provided me a job, a place to call home, opened and even closed impossible doors. He took hate from my heart I’d carried for years and replaced it with love. He has literally worked miracles in me and my life. God turned my mess into a message of hope. I will forever praise him and thank Transitions for their part in this journey and my relationship with him. ~ Donya Fleenor
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My name is Crystal Lane. I am the mother of five children. For 21 years I was lost in addiction and felt hopeless. With the help of Transitions, God healed me, gave me rest, and completely restored me. The skills and love that I have been shown and taught has forever changed my life. I now work for a faith based healing and recovery program called Primrose Hill Adult and Teen Challenge for women and children. I am so thankful for my time at Transitions. Jeremiah 29:11 - "I know the plan that I have for you declares the Lord; they are plans for peace not disaster, to give you a future filled with hope." ~ Crystal
My name is Claire Ladd Funderburk, and I arrived at Transitions on December 4, 2020. When I got there, I was broken in every single way, one can be broken - physically, spiritually, emotionally, and mentally. I had used drugs to numb and mask the pain I was feeling inside, but the drugs were gone and so was my will to live. The people at Transitions took me in. They loved me until I could love myself. I learned all about God’s love for me. The longer I was there I realized it was a privilege to be there. I could feel myself becoming a completely different person like God had given me a new heart and a new mind. The Lord had set me free, and today I am more than an overcomer, I am the daughter of the King!
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My name is Mechelle Inman and my life has been changed by the transformation power of Jesus Christ. February 5, 2019, I surrendered my life to Jesus, and he set me free. Prior to my new beginning I was addicted to drugs, alcohol, and the lifestyle for 33 years. Depression, rejection, and grief consumed me, and I felt hopeless and lost. I never planned a future because I didn’t think I had one. I wanted to die more than I did live most days. I wasn’t raised that way but due to unfortunate events, poor choices and not knowing Jesus my life spiraled out of control. I blamed everything and everyone especially God for every bad thing in my life. That is until I met Jesus, and my amazing journey began. God gave me the opportunity to come to transitions. I started to learn who I was in Christ and my faith began to grow. I’ve learned lifesaving tools and skills in this ministry. I am forever changed spiritually, mentally, physically, and emotionally. The lord changed me from the inside out. I do have hope and a future. When I entered transitions, I had no idea what to expect but this program changed the way I looked at everything. They introduced me to Jesus the one that doesn’t offer treatment he offers a cure. The staff and ladies didn’t even know my story but excepted me with open arms and called me beautiful. Today my family has been restored and I am a new creation. I started after I completed the program in 2020 volunteering coming back teaching a class then started a part time position and I am now the resident supervisor and class coordinator. God has put new dreams inside me and has taught me that nothing is impossible. He has set a fire inside me to help others with life controlling issues. I am eternally grateful for Christ saving me and for transitions believing in me.
“The King’s daughter is all glorious within.” Psalms 45:13 |
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Alexandria Clenney stated, "Before coming to Transitions, my life was a mess. I had lost my family, my career, my home, and all hope for my future. I was living day to day, looking for anything to fill the void that I felt inside. Even though I was running from God, he never left me. After 10 years in heavy addiction, I had reached the end with myself. While in the Dyer County Jail, I surrendered my life to Him. God led me to Transitions where he loved me back to health and healed me physically, mentally, and spiritually. He has restored my relationship with my family, opened the doors to a wonderful job, and continues to bless me every single day. What I cherish most is my relationship with Jesus Christ that continues to grow every single day. God allowed Transitions to aid in my transformation. However, Jesus Christ is the answer. By His unconditional love, forgiveness, and life transforming power. He is the only one that can heal the deep wounds”.
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