| "For there is no distinction between Jew and Greek; for the same Lord is LORD OF ALL, abounding in riches for all who call upon Him; for "Whoever will call upon the name of the Lord will be saved." How then shall they call upon Him in whom they have not believed? And how shall they believe in Him whom they have not heard? And how shall they hear without a preacher? And how shall they preach unless they are sent? Just as it is written, "How beautiful are the feet of those who bring glad tidings of good things." Romans 10:12-15 |
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| Welcome to my webpage. Here is where you can find out everything you ever wanted to know about me and more! Because this is the first page, here I will share with you the most important aspect of my life. My relationship with Jesus Christ is my defining characteristic. He has been my Lord, my Savior, and my Best Friend since I became a believer in Him. What follows is the story of how I came to realize that He is my life. I grew up in a Christian home. My father is a pastor, I went to a private Christian school, and I was involved in an active youth ministry. I was the classic "good girl." All of my goodness, however was just that: MY goodness. It had no lasting value. The summer of 1994, I went to church camp, just like the 2 summers before. This time was different, though because I brought a friend with me. I wasn't convinced of her salvation, so I brought her to camp, where I figured she would "get saved." The first chapel service focused on the Gospel of salvation, also like the 2 summers before. Instead of sitting comfortably in my seat, uneffected, I listened intently to the speaker. I heard every word, praying that my friend would go forward at the end to accept Christ. When the invitation was given, I was quick to tell my friend that I would go back to speak with the counselor with her, if she wanted to go. So, the two of us went outside to talk with Cindy, our room counselor. Cindy explained to us Christ's extraordinary love. She walked us through the scriptures that tell of our problem with sin, and Christ's redeeming sacrifice. She closed with a verse that said we can KNOW that we have salvation. Up until this point, I was just listening, being the supportive friend. When she said that we could KNOW, I asked a question. "Cindy," I said, "I'm not sure. I don't know if I KNOW." Cindy then explained to me that I could accept Christ right then and there and I could have the full assurance of my salvation. "Lord," I prayed, "I don't know if I know You. I guess I just always assumed that I knew You, but now I don't think that I do. Lord, I want to know you. I want to accept Your Son's sacrifice for my sin and I want to give You my life." I do not testify that a bolt of lightning fell from the sky and I was immediately a completly new person. But, from that afternoon on, I have had a real, living, loving relationship with God. Since that day, I have grown closer to Him. My life has not been perfect, by any means. But, because I know Christ, God's Son, I am forgiven and redeemed. And I know that this relationship will last for eternity. Since beginning this relationship, God has shown me that He has a plan for my life. He will use me to reach others for Him. I have committed to doing whatever it is that He has for me-being a light to people lost in darkness around me. I believe that the most important thing for myself and for every person in the world is TO LOVE GOD. I can only hope that my life is a reflection of this Love. |
| We're married! And totally LOVE being a wife! Our wedding was so beautiful and perfect. It was even better than I imagined it to be. Click We're Married! for pictures and more details. |
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