Jeff Mcdowell experienced the saving grace of God when he was rescued from a 30-year addiction and now he’s being a catalyst of change in his hometown of Tuscaloosa, Alabama.
He believes his story can help a world struggling through tough times, the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine, and rising prices for gas and food that are putting people in economic hardship.
McDowell’s life was changed by God, and he says he wants to be a beacon of hope to others, so he’s spending three days a week at the corner of 15th Street and McFarland Boulevard holding up a sign that says, ‘God loves you.’
McDowell says, “Every time I come out here and hold that sign is to give people of Tuscaloosa or maybe somebody passing through, give them some hope and some encouragement because with gas prices and the chaos going on with the world, it’s already written in scripture what it’s going to be like.”
Talking about his mission he says, “But these people need some hope. There are people riding through these intersections looking at their cell phones.”
When asked about the reaction of people to what he’s doing, he says he’s got a few ‘honks’, some unpleasant responses, however, the majority of the people have appreciated his act of kindness.
Regardless of the response, McDowell says he’ll be back at his spot three days a week until God tells him to stop.