Testimonials: What do clients say about SAFE Ministries?

At 15 years of age I was using hard drugs; they were a regular part of my life, and my drug of choice was always speed.

I cleaned up to raise my kids and become “SELF SUFFICIENT”. In three years I became fully self-sustaining. Trying to be the perfect mom, I started taking my boys to church and I think I even went up at invitation time.

I had accomplished all this yet I still felt empty inside. To fill the emptiness I started shooting up methamphetamines. It took me a grand total of 10 months to lose everything in my life. I lost my kids, my home, and my job, my mind. It took all that for me to cry out to God for mercy.

I spent 15 months locked up in jail, and it was there I turned to the Lord. While I was inside, I read my Bible every day and studied with the other women.

When I was released, I remember one of my counselors saying to hang on to your “higher power”. For me that was Jesus. I called the International Life Liners and talked to Quilla Whiten whose husband had worked with many people like me. She gave me information on SAFE ministries.

I made a commitment to the out-patient program. I have learned to put the principles of the Bible into action in my life and follow through with my commitments. SAFE is a Christ centered program that helps you to build a trusting relationship with the Lord. In the SAFE manual we are given formulas for success and everything leads back to the most important thing – leaning on our Lord Jesus and washing our mind with the word of God.

Since my release from prison, I can say truthfully that God is continuing to do a good work in me. He is restoring what was lost. I praise God for leading me here. His grace is SUFFICIENT.

Best regards,

Eelia Miera (From Coeur d’Alene, Idaho - Graduate 12/2003)

"In high school I turned to drugs and alcohol because I was severely depressed. I joined the Navy at 17 and became a typical sailor. I was a heavy drinker and was always getting in trouble for my deviant behavior. At 23, I assessed my life and came to the conclusion that I had messed everything up that I had put my hand to. 

I turned to Jesus for salvation and asked Him to take charge of my life. I had no idea of how to live the Christian life, and it wasn’t long before I was messing my life up again. I ended up in the SAFE House inpatient program in 1990. I learned all about how to have a good relationship with the Lord. My depression went away, and I no longer felt empty. Since then, the Lord has continued to teach me how to live a life worth living by following Him.”

Sincerely,
Jerome Skufca (From Beaverton, Oregon - Graduate, 9/1991)
House Director, 2002- present