In October 2016, life was thriving for me. I had just celebrated a decade of marriage, and everything seemed perfect. I enjoyed a fulfilling job, had a loving wife, two wonderful children, a dog, and a comfortable home, while my church community was flourishing.

Too often, believers are quick to blame the devil for what is really the body’s cry for wisdom. You are not cursed, you are depleted.

Our mission is to be a positive influence throughout the community by providing advocacy, encouragement, and opportunities for personal growth and independence.

Ms. Larissa Camp was raised in Hannibal, Missouri, by her parents, Larry and Nelreece Camp.

I was baptized in the Holy Ghost, in September of 1990. Right after that, I was introduced to the ministry of DELIVERANCE.

Losing a job can feel like the floor just dropped out from under you. For my friend, 11 years of government service ended with one phone call.

In a world where the role of fathers is often overlooked or underestimated, one Southern Illinois nonprofit is working to change that narrative. No Father Left Behind, Inc. stands as a beacon of hope and restoration for fathers, families, and communities across the region.

Coming home after incarceration is more than a second chance, it is a sacred opportunity for healing, renewal, and hope. The journey is not without challenges.