Hello, my name is Harley. Growing up I was never really involved in the church. I went here and there with family, but never fully committed myself to it. At a young age I got heavily into drinking and sexual activities thinking it would fill a void I was suffering with from my depression and loneliness. In my twenties, I started doing drugs and got into stealing. I continued trying to fill this void of always wanting more, and never being happy with what I had. I never gave Jesus a first glance, even going as far as claiming to be atheist or agnostic. Thinking that I could do it on my own, or that I could find this magical solution to save myself. Through many years of these struggles and even being low enough to attempt suicide at one point, it wasn’t until I decided to join the Navy that my life really started to take a turn. While in the navy I reconnected with the woman who is now my wife, and I started to consider that Jesus had been behind my back guiding me through every tough situation and lesson that needed to be learned. She helped guide me back to the church, though I was still hesitant, I started having more of an open mind. I then met a really great friend who helped open my mind further in the walk with Christ. While on board my last boat, he and I spent a lot of time talking about Jesus and how he can save you. Then around this time last year my wife and I joined GBC, and I started really learning to take in the light of Christ and see the blessings He gives you. I know through His help now, nothing is impossible and no matter how low I get, I’m no longer alone. He has filled all the voids I once had, and it gives me a fuller self to give to my family. I give all my thanks to Him.