Sixteen years ago, Jim's world was shattered when he returned from church to find police officers waiting for him at his house. That was when he learned of Brian's passing from a heroin overdose. In the depths of his grief, Jim saw no way out: "I remember actually thinking that I would never smile again, or I'd never be able to laugh again."

Shock. Despair. Sadness beyond description. But little did Jim know his life was about to change in a way he didn’t expect.

Jim's story is a powerful testament to how God can use our deepest pain for his purposes. Through his ministry, he has become a father figure to many — offering the love, support, and hope that he once gave to his own son, Brian.

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