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themselves, their health, their future and so forth is not enough. They
Making First things First have to find something that is never-changing, unlike this world which

By Mary Grisanty, FFM Staff Writer is ever-changing. For Faith Farm and for Christ followers, that is Jesus;
His Life, His Sacrifice, His Word, His Way, and His miraculous life
As we come to the second month of what we altering power that can transform a person forever.
hope to be a kinder, gentler, more productive year... This is what separates the Faith Farm recovery program from other
Well, anyway, as we focus on living this life that has secular programs. This is what makes an investment in the future of this
been forever changed in so many ways, we know how agency a good philanthropic gesture. This is what insures that, just like
difficult it is to not be drawn into the fear, agitation, we will never run out of those who desperately need this ministry, we
anger, confusion, etc. that swirls in our world today. will never run out of the conclusive solution and answer to the problem
Many turn to various forms of medicating the situation of addiction.
Mary Grisanty
that, at first glance, appears to ‘take the edge off,” so
to speak. Now understand, it’s not just things that you ingest that seem For more info, contact Carol Mahoney, Assistant Project Manager, at
to help you cope with your inner angst, it’s what you believe, champion, (561) 737-2259 or cmahoney@faithfarm.org.
focus on, and spend your time with. That is true for most. Fort Lauderdale Rescue Tabernacle Inc., d/b/a Faith Farm Ministries, is
Now consider our men and women in the Faith Farm program who, designated by the (IRS) as tax-exempt 501(c)(3) and contributions are tax-
deductible. Federal Tax ID# 59-0774188. A copy of the official registration
despite their addictive and destructive issues, are citizens of our and financial information may be obtained from the Division of Consumer
United States and are not oblivious to what is going on in our world. Services (Registration #CH27828) by calling 1-800-help-flafree (435-7352) toll
How do we keep them focused on their recovery when everything pulls free within the State of Florida. Registration does not imply endorsement,
at them to leave and enter into the fray, so to speak? Just looking at approval or recommendation by the State.

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