I was born into a Christian home and raised in Spartanburg. One of my favorite childhood memories was sitting around on my parents bed reading the Bible together. I enjoyed hearing stories my Grandmother would tell about missionaries and I always looked up to my Grand-Daddy with great admiration for his warmth and gentle spirit. I was a very shy child and had a great fear of ever having to speak in public (still don’t like to). I remember one time my Grandmother trying to get me to sing for her women’s circle meeting, I was terrified, so much so I threw the hymnal and ran out of the room crying. Needless to say the only thing worse than that would have been if I had thrown a Bible.

In VBS, Mrs. Bridges was playing the piano and we were singing Jesus loves me. It became so clear to me that Jesus loved me. I remembered all the stories I had been taught. I knew I was a sinner and the only way I could have a relationship with God was through His Son Jesus. I believed Jesus died on the cross for me and that He was buried and three days later God raised Him from the dead. That morning as Jesus touched my heart all those stories became truth to me and I asked Him to forgive me of my sin and to come into my heart and life and He did. I couldn’t wait to get home to tell my family and friends.

I wish I could say everyday after I was surrendered to the Lord, but I spent many years making bad choices. However God was always faithful even when I was not. In my darkess days I would always find myself seeking comfort in God’s Word. At age 32 I was divorced and my son and I had just moved into an apartment. The Lord was beginning a new work in my heart and lead me to a Scripture that drew me closer to Christ than I had ever been. I have had many opportunities to share these verses with women going thorugh painful circumstances of divorce, abuse and even death of a spouse. Isaiah 54:4-7. This Word from God was a new beginning for me. I rededicated my life and God began to renew my relationship with Him. He blessed me with a wonderful Christian husband who also shares my passion to love and serve Christ. Together, we lead a ministry called Chosen Children. I have a desire like never before to tell my story of how Christ saved me from death and hell and how He wants to save all who are lost and without hope. May your hope be in the Lord Jesus today.