Tim Allan Redemption Essay

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Redemption happens all around. Redemption occurs throughout history in people’s lives at some point in time. One example of redemption in history is in the Bible when Saul persecuted the Lord, but then he realizes that the light of God was the right way to live. After he follows God, his name is changed to Paul. As explained, redemption is a theme even from thousands of years ago. Tim Allen grew up with a difficult life and went through a few stepping stones that allowed him to grow, so he could be where he is today. He was convicted of drug dealing and drunk driving throughout his younger life. Allen obtained a rough upbringing, which lead to the downfall, but then he picked himself back up and continued to improve his life. Allen grew up with a more callous life than most live. “Allen, who was born Timothy Dick, had a fraught upbringing. In 1964, when he was 11, his father was killed in a car accident while returning …show more content…

Allen sold drugs-including cocaine-and was caught smuggling them into the airport (Tim Allen). Allen was going to be meeting someone at the airport to sell them 1.4 lbs., but he was caught in the process and then went to jail for about 60 days before he pleaded guilty. After pleading guilty, he then spent seven and a half years in jail before being released on parole. His girlfriend was one reason he started the drug dealing business. In 1997, Allen was charged with drunk driving, and he immediately was forced to go into rehab by the police (Biography). Allen already turned himself around, but he had a little mess up. After he was charged with the DUI, he realized what he needed to do to turn his life around for the rest of his life, so he did what he could for the better. He went through two specific troubles, but he was able to turn his life around with multiple things. He was given many opportunities, and he began to take

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