Ernest Brown has faced hardship throughout his life. Through it all, he was never alone - he always had the guidance of Jesus Christ, his Savior and Lord. Born in Brunswick, Georgia, his parents abandoned him early in life. Along with his brother, Bobby, he was sent to live with his father"s sister, Aunt Flora. Flora was mentally and physically abusive to Bobby and Ernest, never showing love or acceptance to them. She taught them to work and work hard, showing them the importance of perseverance and responsibility. But Bobby and Ernest could not put up with her abuse forever. As teenagers, they ran away from her home and made their way back to their father"s home. He allowed them to stay, ending the abuse in their lives. Ernest was never one to complain about his life or his situation, even when he faced numerous and seemingly overwhelming odds. He depended upon his Lord and Savior to show him the way and protect him. Ernest fully relied upon God through all of his struggles and loss, knowing one day God would fulfill his promises to him. Through it all, Ernest realized that "God can and God will," every step of the way.