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Ongoing Restoration
As I have been writing this blog about my life experiences for the last five months. I am amazed at just how much the Lord has brought me through in my life. I am so grateful. This review process has … Continue reading
Posted in Bible Promises, Bradshaw, Christianity, Counseling, Depression, Everlasting Life, Faith, God, Gospel, Holy Spirit, Homecoming, Jesus, Overcoming
Tagged Bible Promises, Christianity, church, Counseling, Family, God, God the Father, Holy Spirit, Mental Health, Overcoming Adversity, Personal Victories
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Overcoming
Anger used to be the first emotional response to any situation in which I felt threatened. I didn’t like being told what to do, and I could never take constructive criticism gracefully. Poor self-worth and a lack of trust made … Continue reading
Posted in Baptism, Bible Promises, Christianity, Everlasting Life, Faith, God, Gospel, Holy Spirit, Jesus, Overcoming
Tagged Anger, Bible Promises, Christianity, Everlasting Life, Holy Spirit, Overcoming Adversity, Personal Victories
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The Awakening
The first memory about God I can recollect was when I was about 6 years old. A local church brought a group of young people to the orphanage to share the Gospel. They had colorful people and shapes made out … Continue reading
Posted in Bible Promises, Christianity, Everlasting Life, Faith, God, Gospel, Holy Spirit, Jesus
Tagged adoption, Baptism, Bible Promises, Christianity, church, Everlasting Life, foster home, God, Gospel, Overcoming Adversity, Personal Victories
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“I Am Not a Bad Person”
Joy should fill the heart of every new mother, but when I gave birth to my fourth child, a little girl, I was not overjoyed. Don’t get me wrong; I loved my little girl very much. I asked God specifically … Continue reading
Posted in Abortion, Abuse, Adoption, Bible Promises, Christianity, Faith, God, Holy Spirit, Jesus, Overcoming
Tagged Abortion, adoption, Bible, Bible Promises, Christianity, Death, Family, foster home, Overcoming Adversity, Pregnancy
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“Picked Out Special”
I have never regretted the decision I made some 41 years ago to give my precious baby girl a chance at a real life. I, of course, wondered about her from time to time; “How had things turned out for … Continue reading
Posted in Abortion, Abuse, Adoption, Bible Promises, Christianity, Faith, God, Holy Spirit, Jesus, Overcoming, Unwed mother
Tagged God, HolySpirit, Isaiah, Jeremiah, Jesus, Lord, Overcoming Adversity, Personal Victories, Psalms, religion
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Never Alone
I just could not seem to shake the flu. So I decided I had better see the Center doctor. I told the cottage parent I was sick and needed an appointment. I went to the doctor’s office on campus, and … Continue reading
Posted in Abortion, Abuse, Adoption, Bible Promises, Christianity, Faith, God, Holy Spirit, Jesus, Overcoming, Unwed mother
Tagged Abortion, Abuse, adoption, Christianity, Footprints in the Sand, foster home, God, God the Father, Holy Spirit, Overcoming Adversity, Personal Victories, spirituality
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Choices
I stayed with Robert and Jane until the summer of my sixteenth year. For some reason I developed a rebellious streak and didn’t want to be ruled by anyone. I started sneaking out at night to party and what not. … Continue reading
Posted in Adoption, Bible Promises, Christianity, Faith, God, Holy Spirit, Jesus, Overcoming
Tagged Abuse, Bible, Bible Promises, Christianity, God, Holy Spirit, Overcoming Adversity
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