Resident Stories of Restoration
Hear how lives were transformed from living in addiction to being set free through Christ.
Newsletters by year
2026
- Ramah's Story of Restoration September 29
Ramah's story of restoration, the annual summer carnival, an opening for an External Relations Coordinator, and the Servant Leader Program.
- God Gave the Growth September 1
The harvest on The Hill, six Residents and Servant Leaders on how they are growing, and a recap of the first Run for Recovery 5K.
- Charity's Story of Restoration August 1
Charity's story of restoration, baptisms and the Summer Shindig, renewed hope for families, and the Run for Recovery 5K.
- Eusevio's Story of Restoration July 1
Eusevio's story of restoration, current employment openings at His Mansion, and the Run for Recovery 5K on August 8th.
- Charissa's Story of Restoration June 1
Charissa's story of restoration, the June 2026 graduates and their prayer requests, and the Run for Recovery 5K on August 8th.
- Ryan's Story of Restoration February 27
Ryan's story of restoration twelve years on, what the Servant Leader Program offers, and a few things you may not know about The Hill.
- Kayla's Story of Restoration January 30
Kayla's story of restoration, reflections from the seven February graduates, and Project Refresh & Repurpose.
2025
- Aaron's Story of Restoration September 25
Aaron's story of restoration, the five October graduates, and a summer recap: baptisms at Deering Reservoir, the Summer Shindig and the new pavilion.
- Zack's Story of Restoration August 29
Zack's story of restoration, why the gardens matter more than the harvest, and a new roof for the barn.
- Charles' Story of Restoration May 30
Charles' story of restoration a year after graduating, reflections from the June graduates, and summer Work Groups.
- Jeremy's Story of Restoration May 1
Jeremy's story of restoration, a staff spotlight on Sara Dupre and her brother Robert, and ways to partner with His Mansion.
- Luke's Story of Restoration March 27
Luke's story of restoration and life after His Mansion, the February graduation, and what a year in the program actually involves.
- Amanda's Story of Restoration January 27
Amanda's story of restoration, holiday highlights from The Hill, and why there is no mansion at His Mansion.
2024
- Nick's Story of Restoration November 4
Nick's story of restoration, giving thanks on The Hill, the Harvest Party and the 2024 harvest totals.
- Joshua's Story of Restoration September 26
October 2024: Joshua Taylor came in 2013 and graduated in 2014. Eleven years on, what the year at His Mansion was for.
- Aaron's Story of Restoration July 30
Aaron's story of restoration, nine June graduates, the annual Counseling Seminar, and the approval that transforms.
- Finding Contentment in God: Eun's Story June 25
July 2024: Eun Chong Lee's story, and reflections from the June graduates on what they will miss and what God has done.
2023
- Stories of Restoration: Joshua October 3
Joshua was always emotional and grew up where showing it was not an option. His story of restoration.
- Stories of Restoration: Katherine July 1
Katherine fought Rumination Syndrome and then a decade of bulimia. Her story of restoration.
- Stories of Restoration– Jerame June 1
Jerame came for his drug use and found the problem was how he saw himself. His story of restoration.
- Stories of Restoration: Amanda
Amanda never understood her worth or identity, and the Lord would not stop pursuing her. Her story of restoration.
2022
- Stories of Restoration: Jeremy November 1
Jeremy spent years hiding his faults behind a model-Christian life. His story of restoration.
- Celebrating 50 Years October 1
His Mansion turned fifty. Over 300 alumni, family and friends came back to The Hill to mark fifty years of ministry.
- Stories of Restoration: Alaine September 1
Alaine lived as an addict for over ten years and met Jesus at His Mansion. Her story of restoration.
- Stories of Restoration: Madison June 1
Madison grew up in a Christian home but never made the faith her own. Her story of restoration, on Psalm 51.
- Stories of Restoration: Josiah April 29
Josiah left the Lord in his teens, joined the Marines, and came to The Hill. His story of restoration.
- Stories of Restoration: Aaron March 1
Aaron was born addicted, weighing three pounds, and was adopted at birth. His story of restoration.
- Stories of Restoration: Renee February 1
Renee first arrived as a Resident in 2008 at twenty-six, and came back years later. Her story of restoration.
2021
- Stories of Restoration: Kessler December 1
A year earlier, Kessler was consumed by hatred and loneliness and wanted to end his life. His story of restoration.
- Stories of Restoration: Claire October 1
Claire had felt different and less than since childhood. Her story of restoration, and news from The Hill that month.
- Stories of Restoration: Caleb August 31
Caleb knew he needed help in September 2019. His story of restoration, and news from The Hill that month.
- Feature: The Foisy Family August 1
Keith and Karla Foisy met at His Mansion in the nineties, he as a Resident at nineteen and she as a Servant Leader.
- Redeeming the Past
Barranquilla, Colombia is one of the largest cities and ports on the coast of the Caribbean Sea. This bustling city was Rebecca’s home for many years as a missionary kid.
- Assurance in Our Savior
Dave was born into a household riddled with addiction. His story of restoration, and the assurance he found.
- A Foundation for Miracles
For most people that come to His Mansion, it is the place where they encounter Christ and find the strength to overcome a life-altering habit or trauma. This was true for Sue and Jeremy.
- Grace That Is Greater
Robert arrived in May 2019 asking what happens when a person cannot meet the standard they think God demands.
- Nature vs. Nurture
Christina's story of restoration, and whether the path of a life owes more to genes or to the home it started in.
2020
- Trusting in Our Father November 3
Becky grew up in a pastor's home in Oxford, England, and learned to trust God only after life kept giving her reasons not to.
- A Hope for the Hardships September 29
Jacob's story of restoration, and where pain and suffering fit into the goodness of God.
- Even a Hurricane
Vanessa was raised by missionary parents in Costa Rica and no one saw the addiction coming. Her story of restoration.
About the Resident Recovery Program
The program is one year, which may vary depending on when a Resident arrives. It is a two-stage program, both 6 months in duration. His Mansion takes in new Residents on a monthly basis. Admission times vary depending on each individual situation.
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