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From Ho (Whore) to Holy details the journey of a person going from innocence to idolatry, and back to righteousness, by mirroring Marcia's life steps to those of Israel, the "e;apple of God's eye."e; Israel was created by the Creator, because of his desire to have a wife, a people, and a family. Israel is important to all human beings, because it is the focus of what God has planned for all of us, individually! But Israel wanted freedom (from one god) and fun, by seeking many lovers (different gods), which in essence, constituted idolatry. How can the whorish Israel ever become a loyal and righteous wife (nation) again? By traveling through Marcia's life, we realize that Israel will be the wife of God, and believers will be the wife of Jesus!The book details the steps of becoming a harlot, characteristics of a whore, consequences of whoredom, steps to take to stop whoredom, how to be transformed (with benefits), ensuring that one becomes holy, and no longer living as a ho. There are some women in the Bible who were transformed, with benefits, which included Ruth, Tamar, and Mary Magdalene. There were some who pretended to be transformed, but were not, such as Samson. And then, there were those who no longer practiced whoredom, changed, and became a wife, such as Rahab. This book allows self-assessment of ones level of holiness, righteousness, and intimacy with God.

Annie tragically loses both parents, and when an aunt and uncle come forward to claim her, the choice seems obvious, but is it? They are young and will now have double the children to care for. The desire has been planted in Sandy's mind to take Annie (whose real mother, while alive, had become closer through their mutual church and its activities) into her own home. However, Annie goes to live with her relatives, and the vision is smashed for this kind friend who feels certain that God has planted the idea in her heart. For what reason then? Is it just to be disappointed at last? Is God not in it after all? Why does even a scripture verse stand out to assure her seemingly?Many aspects of God's will are clear in the scripture, and we follow as best we can. Other specific paths are not quite so easy to see. We pray, we read, and we sense what He is saying to us. Then by faith, we act. This is the true story of a little girl's journey . . . from living with her own dear family to being orphaned at a young age, to finally finding a permanent loving home from where she will grow up to serve the Lord with her life. It is also the tale of patience and answered prayer. God always answers, but His time is not always our time.

Ethel Van Wagnen has learned that her childhood friend Graff lost his wife in a tragic accident. She knows he has suffered grief and hardships throughout his life. Now, can Ethel, with the help of her husband and family, bring Graff back to a happy life? Will he accept this gift from his dearest friend and first love? A surprise visit from Graff begins the making of new memories and the recalling of days growing up as neighbors. Ethel decides to document their visits in hand-written journals for him. Will her prayers for him be answered? And what will the future bring to them as a new friend comes into Graff's life?Linda Ann Lewis has preserved the heart of the writings of her great-grandmother and combined them with stories she created about Ethel's girlhood in the 1880s. Through her study of the journals and historical research, she attempts to answer some questions about what happened to the childhood friendship of Ethel and Graff. The result is a touching story of "e;first love"e; and decades of true friendship and devotion that will capture the imagination of the reader.

An American Carpenter's Story is filled with what one baby boomer learned over sixty-five years here in America. It explores the question and meaning of deep love as discussed in the Bible and the mistakes made by false love and the price and pain it caused everyone. It leads us through the tragedy of a false accusation that sends William to prison for fifteen years. It leads us through story after story and the burning question, "e;Was that God's intervention?"e; It introduces us to William's soul mate and a love that could only be described as coming from a living saint. Then it reveals to us the deep love of others that worked tirelessly to save William's life while in prison and the love the church showed to him while there, his medical fight for survival after release, and his ten-year fight with cancer, ending with the calm and joy of living with the deep love he had been looking for and the knowledge of knowing that God was in control all the time.

The Poems of My Life is like a mirror. If you look in it, you can see yourself. Read it and you will understand the reality in life. Life, dreams, hope, love, and happiness.

Will You Take the Cup?This book takes the reader on a journey through seven events in Biblical history that have taken place or will take place in the not too distant future. These seven events are God's appointed times called the Feasts of the LORD. They are not seven Jewish feasts, they are not the seven feasts of Israel. They are called the Feasts of the LORD (Lev. 23) Therefore, they are NOT for a certain few, but for ALL mankind. This book uses these seven feasts to connect the reader to the time when Christ will return for His church and there will be a wedding. (Rev. 19:7) We don't know when this wedding will take place, but we know Christ is coming back for His "e;glorious church without spot or wrinkle"e;. (Eph. 5:27 NLT)Using Biblical scripture and personal true adventure stories during the feasts, the author describes how we are to prepare for this wedding. Each chapter is like a marriage counseling session with the Holy Spirit and allows the reader to answer some insightful questions regarding their own lives. The book will pull the reader into a place where they may have never been before. This is a place where each one can be better prepared for the future that lies ahead. The world is in turmoil, and you wonder, "e;When will the end come?"e; The answer, "e;When God is ready and all in His timing."e; Are you prepared for the wedding? Will you Take the Cup?Sealed with a KissSong of Solomon 1:2 Because of His flaming love,

Maggie Quinn had secluded herself nicely on her grandfather's farm in the middle of the Black Hills. Estranged from a town who didn't care to understand her, she made her own living and was able to sustain a quiet, peaceable life alone. All that was about to change. What possessed the Indian to drop the man at her doorstep? Maggie had no recourse but to lug the bullet-riddled man into her small cabin. It was an easy decision. He probably wouldn't make it through the night. In the morning, she would either be going for the doctor or the undertaker. Little did she know when she lugged him into her home, she lugged him into her quiet peaceable life. Thad Sheridan had no idea what was going on. The last thing he remembered was being tossed on the back of the Indian's horse. The ride through the prairie at breakneck speed tore at his body, the pain almost too much to bear. When the horse stopped, he hit the hard ground with an excruciating thud. He passed out. When he awoke, he was no longer lying on the hard ground but a soft bed. He closed his eyes. "e;Okay, Lord,"e; he prayed, "e;nothing happens to me without purpose. Show me your will."e; Then she appeared. When the town's moral compass finds a recuperating Thad staying at Maggie's, the problems begin to mount. Maggie, determined to maintain her current independence, is surprised by Thad's solution to the problems. Can Thad help Maggie find the purpose lacking in her life? Can Maggie provide the means for Thad to fulfill his purpose?

God's testimony: God wrote my story out of Genesis to Revelation of truth of my life with him. God knew all of me before he placed me in my birth father and placed me in my mother's womb. We all have a story with God. Get Out of the Ground is about my repentance, cleansing, and change of life because of the following: Consented: baptism of Jesus Christ Lord and Savior of my life. Accepted God's breath of life. Accepted God's wisdom and knowledge with understanding. Accepted God's chastisement. Accepted God's love. Did not accept God's Holy Spirit of Truth to guide my life. I wasn't taught that the Holy Spirit lived in me and what it represented in my life. My testimony of knowing and not knowing. Yet I became what God spoke of in Revelation 2 and 3 about the seven churches. I had forsaken it all. I had fallen deep in the ground, that his voice of love reached down on me and pulled me up out of the ground and set me on a solid foundation and started teaching me who the Holy Spirit of Truth is inside of me and how it is to be used in me. I had the Christian walk, but I did not have the spiritual walk. To all God's children I pray that this story help you to see your story and God\'s story for your life in Jesus Christ, Amen.

Dillon Kraston just became a graduate of Florida High School. He doesn't know it yet, but Satan has chosen his best friend, as his target to possess. He wants to possess this individual, so that Satan can enter heaven without God having a clue who he really is and he can take this special kind of gem that our Lord and Savior is the owner of, so if he ever needs to go back in time, he will be able to do that. For that reason, Satan sends three of his most loyal worshippers to capture and contain Dillon long enough so that Satan is able to possess him, so when God comes down to earth to collect Dillon, it will actually be Satan. Since, the Devil is sending to earth three of his most trustworthy demons, Dillon and the one that our Savior chooses for him to be a guardian angel for will go on many courageous and exciting adventures. God is going to send Dillon down to earth to be a guardian angel for the chosen one, Craig Alskir.

Chris Carson was a rebellious teen who faced a choice: either join the army or spend time in jail. He chose the army and was sent to Viet Nam. Later his company was caught and faced a firing squad. They were all killed, of course, and only Chris woke up weeks later rolling off a bed in New York, having been shot in the forehead, in the back, and with three fingers missing. In the meantime, he had met Jesus, who sent him back with a mission. From then on, Chris was able to invent amazing technology while still being subject to all the trials and frustrations everyone faces. This story is based on a real man's life-at least part one of it. Then it goes on to speculate what might happen to Chris and to the world with his artificial intelligence creation-Perceptor. This is a Christian action-adventure story that includes intrigue and evil-along with a love story or two-as we look into the possible future in the last days.

Dave became a star witness in an FBI probe of a con man after having a business affiliation with the man. The business association cost him his life savings and retirement income plans. Resorting to becoming a home improvement contractor (after a career in the corporate world), he was working away from home, a week at a time, and staying in an empty house in an unfamiliar neighborhood. One day, after repeated phone calls from collection agencies and lawyers, he gripped the stepladder he was using and thought, Why am I trying so hard? I'll never make this up. I'm washed up financially. I might as well just quit. At that moment, the Holy Spirit reminded him of a sign that was posted at the top of the steps exiting his high school's wrestling room: "e;Winners never quit, and quitters never win."e;Dave's story is also interconnected with two others that have been recorded. One is the movie, Donnie Brasco. A movie based on the true story of an FBI sting of the Mob in New York City. This sting led to the incarceration of Dave's business partner, Joe, for money laundering. And the second, a book titled Trafficking: The Boom and Bust of the Air America Cocaine Ring by Berkeley Rice. The story of the man who has the acclaim of being the person who has brought the largest amount of cocaine into the United States by one person. Joe and his picture are actually in this book.

Her grandson was literally on the brink of death's door. From as early as one month old, he was gravely ill with one illness after another. By the time he was three years old, he had been hospitalized more times than she could count. He would get better and then suddenly relapse with no reasonable explanation. When her granddaughter was born, she too started having alarming health problems. She had known that her daughter-in-law seemed to exaggerate but never could she have imagined this. The children's mother was so cunning and crafty in her manipulative deception that she fooled dozens of medical professionals along the way. After three years of her grandson being constantly sick with countless hospitalizations, this grandmother was faced with the horrifying realization; that her grandchildren were sick because their mother was making them sick. Then the real fight began. Munchausen's Syndrome by Proxy is one of the cruelest forms of child abuse imaginable. It is very difficult to prove and even harder to prosecute. This story chronicles a woman's journey as she discovers that her two grandchildren are victims of this abuse that most people have never even heard of. Her faith in God kept her going as she turned their tragedies and trials into triumph. Follow her journey of faith as she fights to rescue, protect, and bring healing to her grandchildren's broken spirits and shattered little souls.

The Word of God boldly declares that "e;if the foundations be destroyed, what can the righteous do?"e; (Ps. 11:3). It has long been understood, and in virtually every culture, that the family is the foundation upon which every society is built. As the family breaks down, so does society. Today, perhaps, as never before, God's plan for marriage and the family are under vicious attack, not just in America, but around the world . . . But even in the darkness of a sin-soaked and morally perverse culture, there is light! That blessed light offers hope to the sinner and the society in which he lives, for that light comes from the Word of God, the Bible. There we are told that the Lord Jesus Christ is the "e;true Light, which lighteth every man that cometh into the world."e; We are further told that "e;the light shineth in darkness..."e; (John 1:5, 9)In his book Marriage: A Covenant Before God, Pastor Jeremy Markle presents, in a beautiful, yet practical way, the Biblical Light that offers real hope for a happy, fulfilling Christian marriage. He basically presents in written form a complete marriage counseling class. Sad to say, but there are numbers of couples who marry with little or no marriage counseling from their pastor. In this book, couples like that will now have access to a biblical formula for a happy, Christian marriage. Pastor Markle deals with the intimacy of marriage in a very discreet and delicate manner. One of the things that makes this book unique is the set of serious, thought-provoking questions he asks at the end of each chapter with a place for the reader to write an answer. I highly recommend this book to every fundamental pastor for use as a marriage counseling "e;textbook."e; I urge every young person contemplating marriage to prayerfully and carefully read the advice that is presented in this much-needed work. Evangelist Ken Lynch, Taylors, SC, 2014

Learning to Fly is a collection of inspirational short stories, each having its own spiritual lesson. These stories are filled with humor, mystery, truth, and hope. They show the deep love that Jesus has for everyone and explain how to accept that love. Most of all, you will discover that you are not alone. God is near and is waiting to have a relationship with you. Andi Whitefield takes you on adventures with her characters as they experience the awesome power and majesty of almighty God.

Adoption: Embracing Harmony and Facing Discord is a compilation of stories shared by people involved in different sides of adoption. Adoptive families experience both great joy and the challenge of navigating complex circumstances when growing their families. The relationships of the children, birth parents, adoptive parents, and siblings all need to be considered, as well as possible extended family. The author is an adoptive parent and grandparent and found that talking with others helped her process her own experiences and better understand the different layers of the adoptive realm. Included in this book are perspectives from adopted persons of different ages, adoptive parents, and birth mothers. Several accounts also include foster-parent experiences. The stories span the last ninety-plus years, are ethnically diverse, and multigenerational. It is the author's hope to raise social awareness about the growing need for more available support and intervention for adoptive families who struggle with serious developmental, identity, and behavioral issues. It is imperative that we explore and develop ways to better meet these concerns, both in the Christian community and in our social systems.

For the first time in nearly two thousand years, Paul's fourteen letters can be read and understood in clear English. Most translations leave lingering questions as to what was meant, why it was said, or how it fits contextually. Conventional translations have gone as far as they can go and only an amplified meaning can bridge the gap to full understanding. This amplified meaning uses the traditional biblical terminology wherever possible without resorting to modern jargon. When you have read this work, you will have understood the text. The rest is up to you. "e;A number of years ago, Dr. Walter Martin was speaking to a small pastor's group and mentioned that his Mentor, G. Campbell Morgan, said that ministers should "e;Get the hay down out of the hayloft onto the floor so people can chew it."e; That is what Ron Banuk is seeking to do in this book with the Epistles of Paul."e; Pastor Tom Bailey New Vine Fellowship Washington

The purpose for writing this book is to let people know no matter what they have gone through, there is hope and a light at the end of the tunnel. I would have lost all hope many times in my life, but something inside of me said someday my life will be happy. My latter days will be greater than the former. I held on to that belief. With God all things are possible to them who believe! You'll get there if you don't give up! My heart no longer aches because of the things that have happened to me. The hurt, rejection, bitterness, and anger are all gone. I have been restored. I can now believe that God can love me, and I receive His love. He has brought me into a deep, intimate relationship with the person of Jesus. I pray you rise higher and overcome every obstacle in your life, and that He help you to forget your trouble.

Cancer categorized as "e;Head-and-Neck"e; does not get the attention that it should. While not in the category of "e;most common"e; cancers, it is among the most debilitating and deadly. Head-and-Neck Cancer is very difficult to detect and to diagnose. That is why it is almost always advanced-either Stage 3 or Stage 4-when diagnosed. Mine was Stage 4. Head-and-Neck Cancer is described as "e;insidious,"e; and is, in the opinion of many medical professionals, unarguably the most painful of any cancers to treat. The painful nature of the treatment is due to the massive amount of radiation introduced into the oral cavity, throat, larynx, and esophagus, often destroying the mucosa, and ultimately leaving the mouth and throat an excruciatingly painful, raw and bloody mess. The pain is almost never completely eliminated by even the most powerful painkillers, such as morphine or Fentanyl. Chemotherapy was an adjunct to my primary treatment, which was radiation. Radiation treatment to the head-and-neck area destroys the mucosa, taste buds, saliva glands, and compromises one's ability to swallow. The cancer and its treatment often also cause some of the most morbid surgeries a person can undergo-surgeries which cause nightmarish degradation to one's quality of life. While undergoing cancer treatment, I chronicled my experience by sending e-mail notes, initially, to a small group of family and friends. My initial intimate sharing mushroomed, because many of them, in turn, shared those notes far-and-wide. Many who received my notes told me, "e;Don, you have a story to tell. I hope you will write a book about your experience and include your e-mail updates!"e;This is the story of my fight with Stage 4 Squamous Cell Carcinoma (SCC) at the base of the tongue, which had metastasized into the neck. The journey began with what was thought, at the time, to be a swollen lymph node in the neck, to being diagnosed with Stage 4 cancer, and on through rigorous, simultaneous treatment with chemotherapy and radiation, to surgery and the culmination of where I am today. My story is an "e;in-the-moment"e; description of the emotional roller coaster that anyone with advanced cancer experiences. There are those high, low, and in-between moments that typify a person's coping with what, at Stage 4, is most often an eventual death sentence. Mine was a journey during which I was accompanied by a host of friends, family, and even strangers, who nurtured and encouraged me by their responses to my notes. You will see just a sampling of those notes of encouragement received, along with my responses to their supportive messages. Ultimately, I believe you will learn one of the most powerful lessons of all when it comes to encountering one of life's most difficult challenges: facing death. It is a lesson that will be of benefit to anyone. It is a lesson in faith, hope, and the power of prayer.

Facing Cancer with CHRIST! is a journey of my life as I faced those dreaded words: "e;You have cancer!"e; This book will carry you down the road of all those negative thoughts that invade the mind and spirit. It will point out the fear factor, yet there is a power that is at our grips that can overcome that fear. It will focus on having faith when there is doubt. It will point that death is apparent, but that the end destination is such a reward that life will only feel temporary. This book will provide humor, reality, and yet all the ingredients of hope and assurance that only God can provide. It is my earnest prayer that it will encourage you in all areas of life that you will face when faced with the C-word. Just remember, Christ had victory over death at the cross, and He provides us all that we need when faced with this horrific illness. And if you have never accepted Christ as your personal savior, within this book, there is a path to salvation that will lead you to the foot of the cross where Christ stands waiting to receive you. Facing Cancer with CHRIST! was written to provide you and others hope when life seems overwhelming. It is designed to build trust when you feel alone. But most of all, it was written to build your faith that God will never forsake you even till the end of time.

Fun stories written in a way that help children understand the Bible.

Are you desperate for comfort? Longing for answers? Needing to hear God? Then be quiet. Be still. Listen. Do you hear that small voice inside of you? Allow God to speak His truth. In a world filled with chaos and distraction it is easy to lose your way. It is easy to allow your circumstances, desires, fears, and doubts to drown out God's voice. It is easy to place God in a box and only come to Him when we are most broken and desperate. If we stood still long enough to listen, what would we hear God say about our day to day lives? What would He say about the state of our hearts, our churches, and our families? With unflinching honesty and candor, Tomeka M. Mark shows us the world through God's eyes. Each page is a journey to the depth of God's heart and His deepest yearnings for His people. By posing the question, "e;Where is Christ in our homes, in our workplace, and in our church?"e; Mark confronts the biggest challenges facing the Church and Christian men and women today. Filled with great passion and deep conviction, Mark asks the hard questions, exposes sin and urges people to draw close to God. Written as a letter from God to his beloved people, with helpful end of chapter checklists and Bible verses, Mark leaves us all to ask, "e;Where is "e;Christ"e; in Christ-ians?"e;

This is a compelling story of relentless faith achieved through tremendous loss, unbearable pain, suffering, betrayal, a spirit crushed, a heart shattered, even death itself. "e;I should have lost my mind, I should have died."e; Only a God of all the universe could have saved me, and He did. He literally brought me out from the pit of hell. He gave me a hope, a future, a purpose for the pain. A story to tell. Life is rough and certainly not always fair. We must constantly struggle in a world lost between good and evil. We live with the realities of pain, sickness, and death. We live in a world that is constantly decaying. Even if we turn our life over to God, what is there to look forward too? First Peter 1:3-6 tells us: "e;Now we live with great expectation, and we have a priceless inheritance, an inheritance that is kept in Heaven for you . . . And through your faith, God is protecting you by His power until you receive this salvation, which is ready to be revealed on the last day for all to see. So be truly glad. There is wonderful joy ahead, even though you have to endure many trials for a little while."e; The apostle Paul offers this encouragement: "e;Since we are His children, we are His heirs. In fact, together with Christ we are heirs of God's glory. But if we are to share His glory, we must also share His suffering. Yet what we suffer now is nothing compared to the glory He will reveal to us later. For all creation is waiting eagerly for that future day when God will reveal who His children really are"e; (Romans 8:17-19). Jesus said: "e;You can enter God's Kingdom only through the narrow gate. The highway to hell is broad, and its gate is wide for the many who choose that way. But the gateway to life is very narrow and the road is difficult, and only a few ever find it"e; (Matthew 7:13-14). What I have learned along this narrow road is my God is good! He walks through the fire with me. I do not have to be afraid. Just trust in Him, not this world. He will make beauty from your ashes. He will cause everything bad in your life to turn around for good. My story is twenty years in the making. Destiny has finally arrived. God has a plan. And it will be fulfilled!

A comprehensive study of the thirty-five parables spoken by Jesus Christ, in chronological order.

I am not a seminary graduate, an ordained minister, or a theologian. My credentials are being a man standing in the need of God's presence and wisdom in my daily life. God has proven to me that He knows the best way to speak His wisdom to me and He knows you well enough to speak to you in a way you can understand. Take this journey with me and let the wisdom of God come alive in your daily life. What He offers you is exceedingly abundant above anything you could imagine. "e;As a pastor, I have personally tried to read a chapter from proverbs every day and have encouraged others to do so. Glen Bryant's Proverbs takes just reading several steps forward with better understanding, and personal application. What a great tool for new or long time Christians to get in a habit of daily scripture study about how to live a Godly life."e; Terry Jemes, retired PastorGrace Baptist, Bend, Oregon "e;A Man's Journey thru Proverbs is a delightful devotion. We have adopted it for our men's Bible study group. You can study weekly for months without repeating, but now the author has added new collections that can keep a small group going indefinitely. I highly recommend it for churches who want to see their men unified. I recommend it for the man who wants to see himself challenged and changed for the glory of God. It also makes a great gift for wives to give to their husbands."e;Dr. Rick Fouts, D.D. Pastor: Open Arms FellowshipSalem, IllinoisFrequent Panel Member and Moderator of "e;Ask the Pastor"e;

Betty's Beauty mixes some of the author's real-life experiences with biblical scripture to encourage those who may be having a tough time. It strives to encourage the reader and asks the reader to look at situations in a different perspective. Each of us is valuable no matter at what stage we find ourselves. Betty's Beauty is meant to uplift and empower the reader. By reading about some of the author's trials and how God worked with her to help heal her soul, it is meant to help the reader search out their own heart and go forward stronger with new enthusiasm.

The Hour of Our Death is a story of what happens to a young man when life has been taken away from him, in which the act of that intense incident is directly connected with a past bad judgment. He may find out that dying is the easy part of life and that living life with all its imperfections is indeed the hardest part. This young man will soon find out that a judgment in another realm has its own rules and is completely different from an earthly point of view. He will eventually find out through death what it takes to try and move onward to a better place and what the word redemption truly means. It is a costly lesson that can only be learned when your heart is at its purest and your soul has been cleansed. Only time will tell once the clock starts ticking.

It's Christmas time in the medieval kingdom of Garlin, and within its borders live a brother and sister. Royce and Braelynn aren't your average siblings, mind you. They're a notorious pair of thieves who have been looting various lands and were never caught. Royce always wanted a crown and he has his sights set on the crowns of the rulers of Garlin. One day on a trip to the village, one of the rulers, Prince Lakell, is there. On an impulse, a plan is devised to grab his crown and run. During the robbery in progress, Braelynn is left behind at the scene while Royce escapes. Sure that she'd get what's coming to her, Braelynn is surprised to discover that Prince Lakell has confused her actions with attempting to help him. Now Braelynn makes an unanticipated friendship with the prince, all the while still being on a mission to steal the crowns of his parents. However, as Braelynn spends more time with Lakell, she has a change of heart. Can she keep up with all the lies she told to get along with the prince or could her past catch up with her?

Everyone has a story to tell-a personal testimony. If you have placed your faith in Jesus, you have a unique story to tell. What makes your story unique is that there is not another story like it in the universe! Whether you are working through this study individually or part of a group, allow Your Testimony to help you craft your personal story so that others can benefit from your experience. Your story may be simple; that's all right. Simple or complex, God wants to put people in your path who need to hear your story. People today can argue about a great many things, but they cannot argue about a changed life. It's not verse memorization. It's not about complex diagrams. It's your story. Open your mouth and share your story with others. Tell the second greatest story ever told because it's your story!

Have you ever been so busy doing ministry that you didn't take time to seek God's guidance? We often think we know what God wants us to do, so we go ahead with our own agenda. Reading this book will help you take time to meditate and consider what God wants for your life. The devotionals, scriptures, and poetry will suggest the importance of making the choice to listen to God, even in a whisper. May you become inspired to share your own walk with the Lord, with those around you, as you listen when God whispers.

Looking back over my life at all the struggles, pains, disappointments I had to endure, I know it was by the grace of God that I am here, feeling not loved and always being abused but always knowing in my mind that there had to be a better life. My new life came when I surrendered my life to the Lord. He brought me out of darkness into his marvelous light. We all have a story to tell. My story is one of drugs and emotional, physical, verbal, and sexual abuse. There were times when I wished that I was dead, but God kept me even when I didn't want to be kept. What an awesome God to serve. My desire is to help other women who have low self-esteem, who think no one cares, the single teenage moms, those who are on drugs, those who are suffering from any type of abuse, also those who are struggling in the church, how to become whole in the Lord. I have felt like I have been to hell and back, but I wouldn't change a thing, I could have been dead in my grave in a state of never having a relationship with God, who is the lover of my soul. I pray that those who don't know the Lord seek him before it's too late.