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Raw and emotional, Counterfeit Peace is an excellent read for anyone experiencing a life dominating addiction and wanting real change and real peace. It is also a great resource for anyone wanting to better understand the grips of addiction as it attempts to answer the question, “Why do addicts do what they do?”

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About The Author

Ryan Duerk is the President and Chief Executive Officer of Miracle Hill Ministries in the Upstate of South Carolina. Through a variety of roles in ministry, Ryan has served people experiencing homelessness, addiction, and trauma since 2008. He holds a BS in psychology from the University of South Carolina Upstate and an MBA from Anderson University. He is an ordained minister of the gospel and a credentialed Christian counselor. Ryan and his wife, Lauren, live on a small farm in rural Spartanburg County, South Carolina, with their children, Lincoln and Rowan. Outside of ministry and writing, Ryan enjoys endurance sports and spending time with his family, friends, and church family.

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Conversations on a Bench
January 22 from 3:00pm to January 23 at 3:00pm

Can you imagine being homeless in this frigid weather? For 24 hours straight, our CEO will sit on a bench, outside, with no provisions, engaging in conversations about homelessness and related topics with anyone who wants to talk, while live streaming to the internet.

Bring your questions or comments and join Ryan in person, or by livestream. And be sure to like, comment and share to help us spread the word about homelessness.

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Greenville Rescue Mission, 575 W Washington Street, Greenville, SC