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THE SOLUTION
The Rhythm of
Restoration
Every hour at Home of Grace is intentional. Through counseling, classes, work, worship, and community, residents experience what it means to live with purpose again.
Every sunrise at Home of Grace signals a new beginning. Across both the men’s and women’s campuses, the day moves to a steady rhythm—a schedule intended to restore structure, purpose, and hope. What looks like a simple schedule of meals, classes, work, and rest is actually a carefully woven framework for healing. From morning devotion to lights out, every moment carries intention.
6:00 a.m. – Wake Up
The day begins early, as men and women rise to a new environment of order and discipline. Beds are made, rooms are tidied, and quiet conversations begin to fill the campus. The first small victory of each day is getting up and showing up. This rhythm is a daily reminder that change begins with simple and consistent choices.
6:30 a.m. – Breakfast
Over hot coffee and a hearty meal, residents share friendship, prayer requests, and encouragement. Many have not experienced family-style meals in years, and this time together becomes a tangible expression of belonging.
7:00 a.m. – Morning Devotion
The full campus gathers to start the day in worship and prayer. The devotion sets the tone for what Home of Grace is all about: transformation through Christ. In these moments, residents are reminded that their worth is not found in their past, but in the God who restores.
7:30 a.m. – Chores and Clean-Up
A spirit of teamwork takes over as everyone pitches in to clean their living spaces. Simple tasks like sweeping, cleaning, and organizing become lessons in responsibility and pride in one’s surroundings.
8:30 a.m. – Cottage Call
Each cottage meets in small groups for a deeper time of devotion. This is where relationships are forged and honesty begins to take root. Men and women open up about struggles, victories, and the truths they’re learning in Scripture. What starts as “mandatory devotion” soon becomes a daily anchor.
9:00 a.m. – Class or Work (Depending on Phase)
Here the day begins to look different depending on where a resident is in their recovery journey.
Phase 1: Stabilization (0–30 Days)
The first month focuses on structure and sobriety. Residents participate in group and individual counseling, addressing the
emotional and spiritual wounds that led to addiction. Licensed counselors and chaplains guide them through topics like relapse prevention, trauma recovery, and spiritual growth.
Phase 2: Building Life Skills (30–90 Days)
Once stable, residents begin to rebuild. Classes in financial literacy, boundaries, anger management, and healthy relationships equip them for life beyond campus. Workshops teach problem- solving, communication, and goal-setting. Phase 3: Pace Setters (3–6 Months)
This optional stage helps men and women strengthen leadership and service. Residents take on more responsibility within the community, mentoring newer arrivals, organizing chapel services, or leading devotion. They begin to see that recovery is not just about abstaining from addiction but about becoming who God designed them to be.
Phase 4: Internship (6–12 Months)
In the final optional phase, residents serve as mentors, helping others through the same journey they once began. They gain valuable work experience through
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