David asks us to consider how Jesus walked on earth as the Son of God – a king. And yet, he didn't employ any of the platform-building techniques of his time. Can we learn from this man, Yeshua? What does His strategy to win the whole world really look like? In this deeply inspiring article David helps us examine our own platform building strategies of today. Read More
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Reading those stories is a great reminder of how blessed I've been after all. Keri just said the rest above, you're a remarkable woman Susan!
How kind of you, Evelina, to read these stories! It means a lot to me. It’s a beginning… I have so many stories stories on my audio recorder – it’s just Time that’s needed to transcribe! Thanks so very much, Evelina for your thoughtfulness and compassion 🙂
What wonderful stories of courage and restoration. They show that no matter how dark, how deep the problem, God's light will shine through. Amazing!
Hi Carolyn,
Not everyone sees it right away, but you did – that we all need Hope – more hope… Stories of hope light up the darkness and change how we perceive what is happening in our own lives and around us. I really appreciate you, Carolyn, and the story of your life! I hope you are writing a book soon, because I want to be one of the first to read it! Your story brings peace, hope, and shines with God’s Light 🙂
Storied have been used through the ages to pass teachings down from generation to generation, as you well know from your Lakota experience, Sue. They can also have a personal cleansing function as a way of difficult truth-telling. Ultimately, the power of stories lies in the intention behind the telling. I honor your 100 Stories Project for the myriad reasons the stories are told.
Yes, you’re right Sharon – stories bypass our busy, often messed up minds and go straight to our hearts. I believe our stories are transformational, for ourselves, and for others. Thanks for your faithful friendship and for the ongoing unfolding of your own story!
The horror of the abuse is just unimaginable. It breaks my heart that churchs have turned on people or given up on them.
It is truly wonderful that you are collecting the stories because I believe that sharing the stories is a powerful message. I was never physically abused, but I have been emotionally abused, and I spenty years abusing myself emotionally.
One of the reasons that I left church over 10 years ago was that they made me feel like I wasn't good enough to be a part of the church. It hurt, but I felt I had to give up Christianity. So I did. It wasn't until a little less than 2 years ago that I started to rediscover my faith and spirituality. It's still a learning process, but I'm thankful of the positive direction I am going.
Thank you for being such an amazing woman and supporting women who need it.
Your story, Keri, is powerful – full of tenderness and compassion. I can feel your mighty spirit and love for God. I'm so sorry you were treated like that by the very ones who should have unconditional love! Thank you so much for sharing here today. I hope you will be back to share a little more!
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