Rick grew up in difficult circumstances.  His dad was an alcoholic and died when Ricky was only five.  His mom raised him in a neighborhood where he wasn’t welcome and didn’t belong.  Gangs, drugs, alcohol, and violence defined his life.  During a confrontation, a .357 magnum was placed on his forehead.  Rick told the man,…

With a striking level of honesty, Karen shares about her darkest hours amid a deep depression, the despair that had her bound, and the love that set her free.  If you or someone you know has ever struggled with the pain and shame of the past, suicidal thoughts, or any level of depression, then you’ll…

Ray grew up in northern Alberta.  As a young man he loved ball games, dances, and the pleasures of life – but nothing seemed to satisfy him.  Around that time one of his friends became a Christian and the changes in his life were unmistakable. Ray began to crave what his friend had. But the…

Don grew up in Old Harbor, Alaska, where he survived the 1964 tidal wave that swept over the village. More importantly, it was there where Jesus saved him from his sins. But that didn’t mean his life was free of trouble. Don was raised with an angry father, and that left deep wounds in his…

On March 9, 2013, Tom Claus, evangelist, teacher, and founder of CHIEF went to be with his Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ. He has been greatly missed, but his Godly influence and testimony continue on. Without Reservation is especially grateful for Tom’s help and encouragement. For 10 years Tom warmly welcomed listeners to The Storyteller…

Here’s a guy who tells it like it is.  And why not?  Jeff has been radically changed.  He grew up in Buffalo, NY where he lived a very rough life.  He used his size and strength to strong-arm people and thought he was unstoppable.  But he wasn’t.  Because of his drinking and anger problem his…

Bill grew up in the days of residential schools. He recalls giving the school problems so he was not allowed by the authorities to go back. He was dismissed when he was 15. A couple of years later while Bill was walking down the road a young man asked him a question that he wasn’t…

Richard grew up in a time and place where living off the land was how his people survived… even if it meant eating porcupine.  Missionaries came to his Alaskan village and started a church.  One Friday night his older brother heard the Gospel and was saved.  Immediately, his life changed and Richard saw it.  He…

Have you ever wondered if God hears your prayers? Perhaps you’ve brought something to Him in faith but it seems there’s been no response. Although there are reasons why God may choose not to respond – like sin or His perfect will – there are also times when He is answering, but we’re just not…