Michael reflects on the messy family tree of Jesus, the people God chose to use, and the truth that grace has never depended on perfect people. Our past does not get the final say in what God can still do with our lives.

Michael shares why recovery and restoration take time, what C4C’s new sober living home will make possible, and why lasting change comes through support, accountability, grace, and the work of the Holy Spirit.

Two very different realities exist side by side in downtown San Diego. A return to Tent City offered a powerful reminder that we may not be able to solve homelessness, but we can keep seeing the person in front of us.

See how a room full of volunteers, sustenance bags, and organized chaos became a beautiful reminder of God's power to redeem, restore, and give people a new beginning.

What if one simple trade could help change someone's life? Our Trade Up Challenge isn't just about trading items for something bigger. It's about coming together as a community to provide hope for families, seniors, and individuals facing difficult circumstances. Discover how you can be part of something much greater than the value of what's being traded.

Love is more than a feeling. It is the visible evidence of a life transformed by Christ. This reflection explores why genuine love, presence, and relationship remain at the heart of both discipleship and outreach.

It’s easy to look at someone’s life and assume we would have made different choices. But what if we don’t know the circumstances they faced? A reflection on compassion, humility, and seeing people the way Jesus did.

Starting with one simple pencil, the Convicted 4 Christ Trade-Up Challenge follows a journey of generosity, community, and connection as small acts of kindness grow into something meaningful that supports outreach throughout North County.

A reflective look at James and Matthew 25 and how compassion, presence, and consistently showing up reveal the heart of Jesus through ministry among the poor.

A quiet night around the table became a powerful reminder that sometimes the most meaningful moments happen in the simplest ways. Just showing up, sharing a meal, and being present may be more than enough for God to move.

Sustenance bags will now be assembled in North County as part of our growing warehouse initiative. Through key partnerships with Lucky Duck Foundation, Grant General Contractors, North County Dream Center, and Humanity Showers, we’re expanding our ability to serve and restore hope in our community.

Sharing a meal in the park has a way of slowing things down and reminding us that the Kingdom often shows up through presence and relationship.

Some of the people we serve live far beyond the usual outreach routes, off the map and off the radar. This reflection shares why leading with respect, listening first, and restoring relationship is at the heart of our work.

This short story reminds us that for too many kids, Christmas morning happens in the front seat of a car, but it doesn’t have to stay that way. We’re stepping in to make sure every child wakes up to joy, wonder, and the Christmas they deserve.

Let me take you back a bit. The Lucky Duck Foundation helped us launch and sustain our wound care unit.

A while back, Drew Mosher, Lucky Duck’s CEO, reached out and invited us to their annual fundraiser, the Showcase Soiree, their biggest
event of the year. He said he wanted to make up for the “inconvenience” of filming a video about Convicted 4 Christ Ministries. (Between you and me, the real inconvenience was probably for the poor editors who had to condense my nine and a half hours of rambling into ninety seconds.)