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This isn't the blog I wanted to write. I wanted to tell you about our upcoming Hope Restored Dinner. I wanted to share photos of a room filled with people who believed in the mission of Life Line Housing. I wanted to celebrate lives being changed and a successful fundraiser that would help move us one step closer to opening our doors. Instead, I'm writing to tell you that we made the difficult decision to cancel the event. Our Board of Directors spent time discussing the regi

There are moments in building a nonprofit when you know what needs to be done... but taking that next step still feels overwhelming. Today was one of those moments. On July 23, 2026, Life Line Housing officially launched our Recovery Housing Interest List. To some people, that may not seem like a big deal. It's just a form on a website. To me, it represented months of wrestling with fear. For a long time, I told myself I wasn't ready. I needed more education. I needed to lear

July 23, 2026, Life Line Housing participated in a community resource fair, and I walked away with something I wasn't expecting a notebook full of lessons. Before today, I thought setting up for a resource fair was simple. Throw a tablecloth on a table, stack some brochures, smile, and tell people about your organization. Easy, right? I couldn't have been more wrong. There is so much more that goes into creating a table that people actually stop to visit. It's not just about

There are moments in ministry that remind you exactly why you chose to serve. They are not always the large events or the public celebrations. More often, they are the quiet moments when you have the privilege of walking beside someone as they begin believing in themselves again. That has been my experience with Katrina. Watching her journey has been one of the greatest blessings I have experienced through Life Line Housing. Every accomplishment she reaches reminds me that tr

I had the privilege of attending the Mental Health & Criminal Justice Round Table hosted by Better Together Thursday July 2, 2026. I left with pages of notes, a mind full of questions, and, surprisingly, a heart full of hope. Not because we solved the problems our community faces. We did not. But because, for perhaps the first time in a long time, I felt like we were talking about the real problem. The Real Question Isn't "Who Can Help?" It is "Who Will?" Throughout the discu

One of the ways Life Line Housing has been able to serve our community is through transportation. While it may seem like a simple thing, giving someone a ride can often mean the difference between them making it to a doctor's appointment, attending Celebrate Recovery, getting to work, or taking an important test that could change their future. When I first started using my personal vehicle to transport participants, I was honestly scared. Not because I didn't want to help, bu

One of the most rewarding parts of building Life Line Housing has been watching the growth that has taken place not only in our participants but within our organization as well. When we first began this journey, there were many things I knew and many things I still needed to learn. Starting a nonprofit is not something that happens overnight. It takes vision, dedication, prayer, hard work, and a willingness to learn every step of the way. Over the past several months, our Boa

At Life Line Housing, we believe that every step forward deserves to be celebrated. One of the greatest joys of what we do is watching transformation happen in real time. We have the privilege of walking alongside individuals as they set goals, overcome obstacles, and discover strengths they never knew they had. Recently, we had the opportunity to celebrate one of those victories with Katrina. Katrina has been working diligently toward earning her GED. Like many people, her j

One of the hardest parts of ministry and recovery work is walking beside people through both victory and heartbreak. Recently, Life Line Housing experienced one of those heartbreaking moments when one of our participants failed a drug test. Watching the test results appear positive for multiple substances was devastating. There are no words to fully describe the heartbreak that comes with seeing someone you care about struggle again with addiction. When you walk closely wi

Life Line Housing recently hosted our BINGO Night fundraiser, and we are still smiling from such an incredible evening of laughter, fellowship, prizes, and community support! From the first bingo number called to the final prize awarded, the room was filled with joy, encouragement, and people coming together for a great cause. Because of the generosity of our community, we are excited to announce that we raised $2,057.56 to support the mission and future of Life Line Housing

The search for a home for Life Line Housing is in full motion, and we have been exploring several properties in Nacogdoches. Each home we look at represents a possibility not just a building, but a future space where lives can be changed. Some of the homes we’ve recently considered include properties on Colonial Drive, Meadowbrook Drive, Raguet Street, and Mockingbird Lane. Each one offers something unique, and with each showing, we are learning more about what will truly wor

Recently, my board president, Grace, and I had the opportunity to attend a mental health roundtable, and it was truly one of the most impactful experiences we’ve been part of so far in this journey. Being in a room with professionals, leaders, and organizations who are all working in different areas of mental health, recovery, and community support was incredibly eye-opening. It gave us the chance to listen, learn, and better understand the gaps that still exist especially wh

Behind the scenes, there is so much more than people see... There are meetings, paperwork, and constant communication. There are phone calls, lots of phone calls, reaching out to businesses and individuals, asking for donations, support, or items for fundraisers. Those conversations aren’t always easy, but they are necessary to keep things moving forward. There is also the ongoing search for the right property. That means constantly checking listings, tracking which homes are

I am honored to share that I was selected to present a poster at the Mission Possible Conference. This opportunity meant so much not just personally, but for both G2G (Glory to God – Grub to Go) and Life Line Housing. At the conference, I presented a poster highlighting the work we are doing through G2G serving meals, building relationships, and meeting people right where they are. But it didn’t stop there. I was also able to have meaningful conversations with others about Li

Recently, we had the opportunity to visit a facility in Timpson that was previously used as a nursing home. Walking through that space was both exciting and eye-opening. At first glance, it seemed like it could be a great fit. The structure was already there multiple rooms, shared spaces, and a layout that could support a community environment. I could easily picture what it might look like filled with life again people healing, growing, and rebuilding. But as we walked throu

We are so excited to invite you to our upcoming Life Line Housing Bingo Night , an evening filled with fun, community, and purpose! 📅 Date: April 18, 2026 ⏰ Time: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM 📍 Location: NorthPointe Church3900 Appleby Sand Rd, Nacogdoches, TX 75965 This night is about more than just Bingo, it is about coming together as a community to support something that truly matters. As Life Line Housing continues working toward opening a safe and supportive transitional home,

Recently, Life Line Housing was featured on KTRE, and it was such an incredible experience. To see this vision shared with the broader community was both humbling and exciting. What started as a calling and a burden on my heart is now being seen, heard, and supported by others. The opportunity to talk about Life Line Housing publicly helps bring awareness to a need that often goes unseen. There are so many individuals who are working hard to overcome addiction and rebuild the

A Step Forward in Education, Partnership, and Purpose Today is a truly meaningful milestone for Life Line Housing , and one that reminds us just how faithful God is in every step of this journey. We are honored to announce that Life Line Housing has been awarded a $3,000 Better Together Grant . This grant isn’t just financial support — it is a partnership with people who genuinely care about strengthening our community. Through Better Together, our team will receive mentorshi

A few weeks ago, we started searching for something we believed God already had prepared — a place where hope could live. We didn’t know where to start, but we followed the only lead we had: the Texas Comptroller's website. With determination, prayer, and a little bit of digging, we finally found the owner. We made the call… and then we waited. And then — the phone rang. The owner not only called us back, but shared that the building had just gone up for sale again. He conne

A Life Line Housing Reflection Sometimes in life we hear a word that stops us in our tracks: No. It’s a word that can sting, discourage, or even make us question whether our dream is worth pursuing. Recently, I heard my own no — a funding request for Life Line Housing was declined. For a moment, I could have let it defeat me. I could have walked away, convinced that the door was permanently closed. But instead, I chose to see something different. I chose to view No as Not Ye