Vince never missed a service at church or a mid-week Bible study meeting.

He used his musical talents to help lead worship, and was involved with other ministries and fellowship groups in the church, as well. From all indications, Vince was a strong, Christian man.

The week after the preacher announced the church was starting a new ministry for recovering addicts, however, Vince knew it was time. He went forward during the invitation, then proceeded to tell the rest of the congregation that he’d been hiding and ignoring a drinking problem for several years.

He said, “When Dave made the announcement last week about the recovery ministry, I knew that was God’s way of telling me it was time for me to quit trying to have it both ways.”

That was nearly ten years ago. Vince has been alcohol-free ever since.

He is now able to say he knows there is no condemnation for him because he truly is walking with the Spirit — not with the flesh. He is truly a free man and happier than he has ever been.