Testimonials

 Testimony of David K.

Before I arrived at Southeastern Carolina Crossroads I was a lost cause. I grew up in a Christian family, but never believed in God. I now realize He has been here with me the whole time. One of my favorite Bible verses is Jeremiah 29:13, “If you look for Me wholeheartedly, you will find me.” As soon as I looked for 

 Testimony of David K.

Before I arrived at Southeastern Carolina Crossroads I was a lost cause. I grew up in a Christian family, but never believed in God. I now realize He has been here with me the whole time. One of my favorite Bible verses is Jeremiah 29:13, “If you look for Me wholeheartedly, you will find me.” As soon as I looked for God, I found Him. It’s the most excitement, love and serenity I’ve ever felt. I’ve always felt a void in my heart and now I know this was the absence of a relationship with my Creator.

Here at Carolina Crossroads, I have learned what it means to walk in the Spirit. We all have a spirit and a body. We have spirit and fleshly desires. The spirit and flesh battle for control of our body and mind. The spirit is always in a position of willingness, unlike the flesh (Matthew 26:41). We received the fleshly nature from Adam when he sinned. Walking in the spirit means to live by God’s Word and love. Since being here at “Crossroads” my life now has genuine meaning. God has delivered me from drugs, alcohol and nicotine.

God will never allow you to be tempted beyond what you can bare (1 Corinthians 10:13). I can honestly say there is a good chance I would be dead if I hadn’t come to “Crossroads”. Pastor Kincy Barrow and Mr. Michael “Q” Boyce are two of the most compassionate, God loving, God fearing Christians I have ever met. They have positively impacted my life in a way I can’t explain. I can’t wait to see God’s plan for my life unfold!

 Testimony of Jeffery G. 

My story isn’t much different than a lot of people’s in this day and time. I got hurt, went to the doctor, was put on opiates and you can figure out the rest. I was so wrapped up in my addiction that I couldn’t see any way out. I believed Satan’s lie that I didn’t deserve God’s deliverance and even though I knew p

 Testimony of Jeffery G. 

My story isn’t much different than a lot of people’s in this day and time. I got hurt, went to the doctor, was put on opiates and you can figure out the rest. I was so wrapped up in my addiction that I couldn’t see any way out. I believed Satan’s lie that I didn’t deserve God’s deliverance and even though I knew people who had been freed from the bondage of addiction, I didn’t think there would even be hope for me. Then God brought Pastor Pat Hall into my life and he told me and my wife about a place called Southeastern Carolina Crossroads where I was reminded of God’s promises and taught how to approach the pathway to recovery in Christ. The love and encouragement I received there was unlike anything I had ever experienced. I’m living now knowing that I’m free in Christ and that I don’t have to be the defeated Christian I was before. I now live knowing that “There is no temptation taken you, but such as is common to man, but God is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you are able but with the temptation will make the way of escape that you may be able to bear it (1 Cor. 10:13). My wife and kids will now have a husband and dad they can be proud of and that they deserve. Because of God’s movement at Southeastern Carolina Crossroads lives are being changed and families are being restored with hope in Jesus Christ. At SECC men are coming into the realization that they can be restored and strengthened to be more than conquerors through Christ. I’ll praise God until the day I die for restoring and giving back what Satan tried to steal from me. To God be the glory for the great things He has done at Southeastern Carolina Crossroads and will continue to do.  

 Testimony of  Christian H.

  I was born and raised in Wilmington, North Carolina. When I was a little boy, I was very active in sports, hunting, and fishing. I did everything a boy looks forward to in his younger life. I had a great family life until I was about 8 years old when my parents got a divorce. It was a big turning point in my l

 Testimony of  Christian H.

  I was born and raised in Wilmington, North Carolina. When I was a little boy, I was very active in sports, hunting, and fishing. I did everything a boy looks forward to in his younger life. I had a great family life until I was about 8 years old when my parents got a divorce. It was a big turning point in my life. I didn't know what to expect or really who to trust. As I grew older, I tried not to talk about it too much because I was ashamed.  Eventually, I started re-building a relationship with both my parents. All thru high school, I would party and take drugs just to fit in. If I would've known what that phase of my life was going to lead to, I would have taken a different path.  I became more dependent on drugs just to function every day.  Little did I know it was going to take almost everything from me. I went from having nice vehicles, a good job, a beautiful girlfriend to losing it all. I found myself in the court systems trying to stay out of jail, while spending my money on lawyers and drugs.  Next thing I knew, I was in over my head, waking up not knowing what I did the night before.  Everything just kept getting worse. Then one night my buddy and I both overdosed. I came to and my friend passed away. All I could think about was why did I live, and he didn't.  I kept telling myself God has a plan for me.  Finally, I was tired of the way that I was living and seeing it effect the ones that truly cared about me, so I decided to go to Southeastern Carolina Crossroads. When I arrived at Carolina Crossroads,  I was a lost soul. I didn't know much about God, but I knew that I needed help, or I was going to die.  When I started digging into God's word a huge chip was lifted off my shoulders. I began to gain a personal relationship with God, a relationship like no other, knowing that he will always be there to listen to me and show me the way. None of this would have been possible if I would not have given God my life. Even though I didn't do the right things in life to end up at Crossroads, I'm thankful I did because it truly has been an eye-opening experience and honestly the best thing that has happened in my life. As long as I have faith and believe, I know all things are possible thru God.