There is a story in the Bible when Cain murdered his brother Abel, God asked him where his brother was. Cain answered, “I don’t know; am I my brother’s keeper?”

Cain’s words symbolize people’s unwillingness to accept responsibility for the welfare of their fellow man–”brother”

Here are three inspirational stories where someone steps-in and makes a difference in someone’s life. In this case, these people are local Portland folks.

1. The Journey of Richard Jensen is a road to redemption story of a local wrestling champion addicted to meth after his first time trying. His drug habit led him to prison for years. So imagine what it must have felt like at the age of 36 to be given the opportunity to wrestle in college.

2. Dave’s Killer Bread is the story of a brother sent to prison who is giving a second chance and discovers a love for bread.

3. A Church, the High-School that Could Not Win & NFL Pro Bowl Quarterback Neil Lomax. Neil Lomax was an All-Pro quarterback and Portland State University legend. This is the story of a poor inner city high-school and it’s record losing football program by a wealthy suburb church and Neil Lomax offer to help.

Can you relate to either the person who needs a second chance or the one who gives it?