Stories of Triumph
"Joshua House will forever hold a special place in my heart. Pastor James Glynn along with his family and all of the Joshua house staff have truly shown me what it looks like to be an extension of Gods love and grace. Through their encouragement I have a happy and sober life today, but most importantly I have a personal relationship with my lord and savior Jesus Christ. It has been an honor and a privilege to be a part of the Joshua House family."
"I want to first give all glory to God. When you're a child, you could never expect to go through so much temptation-to the point where sin takes over your life. Leading you to destroy meaningful relationships, family, and friends. Sin takes you down roads of homelessness and starvation. Living in cold weather storms and eating from places you never imagined. Leaving you to beg for food, clothing, and water. Through the ministries of God's Ranch and Joshua House in San Clemente, I was able to find the help I needed to get sober and on the right track through biblical principles. Because of Joshua House, I was able to receive a Christian foundation to succeed on my journey. Joshua House treats you with love, dignity, and respect, taking time to work with your individual needs. Because of the grace and mercy of God, I can walk with my head held high. To help others now that I'm sober and give back as the Lord gave me. All glory to God. If you're reading this and need help, may the Lord bless you as much as He has me."
"Before coming to Joshua House, I was homeless, addicted to cocaine and heroin, and living a life without hope or direction. I was completely lost, wandering the streets, and feeling like there was no way out of the pit I had fallen into. Then, by the grace of God, I found Joshua House, and everything began to change. Through their program, I encountered Jesus in a way I never had before, and He truly transformed my life from the inside out. Joshua House provides so much more than shelter or a place to stay—they give every man who walks through their doors a foundation that is unshakable, one that is built on the rock-solid truth of God’s Word. They helped me understand who I am in Christ and gave me the tools I needed to rebuild my life, not just physically, but emotionally and spiritually. The leadership there, Miles Mitchiner and Jim Glynn, go above and beyond to show you that you matter. They genuinely care about your well-being and are deeply invested in your success. Their mentorship, love, and unwavering support made all the difference for me. Today, I’m living proof of what God can do when we surrender and trust Him. My life has been restored in ways I couldn’t have imagined, and I’ll forever be grateful for the foundation that Joshua House gave me and the role it played in my journey to freedom and healing."
" I am blessed to say that I graduated from Joshua House in 2017. When I first arrived at 19 years old, I was spiritually, mentally, and physically bankrupt from a bondage to drugs and alcohol. I didn't know how I was gonna stay sober. Early on, through the mentorship and support from Pastor Jim, I learned that I didn't have a drug problem... I had a God problem. Joshua House's faithful ministering and adherence to the gospel of Jesus Christ gave me hope. Once Christ took his rightful place as Lord of my life through repentance of sin and faith, His spirit pruned me, nurtured me, and healed me. God chose to use the faithfulness of Jim, Miles, and the loving facilitators that volunteered for daily Bible studies to change my heart. I am forever grateful for Joshua House. The amazing fellowship amongst peers, solid teaching, bountiful substance abuse resources, and the tight-knit community of San Clemente all come together to form a near-perfect environment for a life-changing outreach program."
"Hello, my name is Sye and I’m 49 years old. I came to Joshua House June 2, 2023. I have been involved in Bible studies, 12 step meetings and one on one meetings with Gabriel Mejia, a staff member. He is a brother who has put so much love into me and taught me about Jesus. Joshua House has helped me to learn how to be kind, caring, trustworthy, loving and understanding. I get love from all of the brothers here. I now have a growing relationship with God. My pastor, Jim Glynn, made me feel good about myself and gave me a family. I have a prayer life now and I read my Bible all the time. Joshua House has helped me keep my life together and given me a new life with Christ."
"My name is Jose and unfortunately I started using at a young age. It started with weed and alcohol. It then progressed to using meth, which lead to over a 30 year addiction. It caused me to lose my 1st and 2nd marriages. I tried stopping several times but my urges were just too strong. It was not easy to stop. It was when I hit rock bottom. I was homeless and went to Gods Ranch. From there I made the decision to go to Joshua House in San Clemente led by Pastor Jim Glynn. This program saved my life. I am going on my 3rd year clean and sober. I really recommend that those who are having a hard time with drugs and alcohol to JOIN THIS PROGRAM!"