Redemption

REDEEMER, REDEMPTION English words derived from a Latin root meaning “to buy back,” thus meaning the liberation of any possession, object, or person, usually by payment of a ransom. In Greek the root word means “to loose” and so to free. The term is used of freeing from chains, slavery, or prison.
Elwell, Walter A. ; Comfort, Philip Wesley: Tyndale Bible Dictionary. Wheaton, Ill. : Tyndale House Publishers, 2001 (Tyndale Reference Library), S. 1114

As believers we have been redeemed. We have been set free from the slavery of sin by the blood of Jesus. Jesus is our redeemer and through him all is possible. In Job 33:28 he says that "He redeemed my soul from going down into the pit, and I will live to enjoy the light."

I am fortunate to be one of those and know that it is for all who believe. I know first hand the struggle with addiction and that Christ truly does set us free. No matter how far down the pit we go, we are forgiven and there is now no condemnation for us. My heart is to share that with all but specifically right here in Kensington. God is love and is full of grace and mercy.

We have recently aquired a new house which we hope to be able to use as a place to house men who have no where to go and want to get help. Men who suffer from the agonizing grip of addiction and need to find hope. It will serve as a place for pre and post treatment, transitional living. Somewhere they can begin the change and start to enjoy the light. For this reason we are going to name it the Redemption House. We need your prayers as we go about this journey. We are very excited about this and have already seen it work through several other people in our lives. God is changing hearts and they are not just living life, but beginning to really experience the joy of knowing the Lord.