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For a taco lover......there is nothing like a crisp, hard-shelled taco. Anticipating the crunch and taste will awaken the senses. Not only do I love the outside, I love the inside too! Some days I will eat my taco like a Tostada; some days...I make my own taco salad.
Life is that way too....we only see the outside, perfect plans that we have. When something happens to those plans...what do we do? Do we think about the age-old saying..."When life gives you lemons...make lemonade?" Do we look to what we can do and enjoy while we have the opportunity? Sure, we are human, life and circumstances hurt. Where do you turn....?
29:11 For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith Jehovah, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you hope in your latter end.
How can you have hope when a loved one is facing a terminal end to life...when you are facing it.......or when your children are hurting......when there seems to be no hope.....
121:1 I will lift up mine eyes unto the mountains: From whence shall my help come? 121:2 My help `cometh' from Jehovah, Who made heaven and earth. 121:3 He will not suffer thy foot to be moved: He that keepeth thee will not slumber. 121:4 Behold, he that keepeth Israel Will neither slumber nor sleep. 121:5 Jehovah is thy keeper: Jehovah is thy shade upon thy right hand. Psalms 121:1-5
The Lord himself watches over you!
5:1 Give ear to my words, O Jehovah, Consider my meditation. 5:2 Hearken unto the voice of my cry, my King, and my God; For unto thee do I pray. 5:3 O Jehovah, in the morning shalt thou hear my voice; In the morning will I order `my prayer' unto thee, and will keep watch.
In all things...I have learned to trust God. Many people have listed the offenses against them from this life as we have talked, I would like to share also..I trusted God when:
*my husband was cheating on me in our marriage
*my husband had a pornography addiction, strip-club and prostitute addiction
*my husband injured me badly to the point I quit breathing
*due to the abuse (Domestic Violence) I had the loss of my third child by miscarrage
*I stepped down from a ministry position I was in for 6 of the 23 yrs in ministry
*I left my marriage
*I took my first HIV test
*I became homeless with my daughter
*I found out my daughter was being abused by my husband
*I called the police
*The police took her into protective custody
*I went to court 26 times in 2 years
*My daughter started self-mutilating
*When I looked into my daughters young sweet eyes..and had no words to share
*My life had to be rebuilt from nothing...not even a hair brush for my daughter
*I was stalked 6 more times
*When I was raped
*When I was sexually abused
*When after 5 years the disaster of my marriage is still not over........
*When I began cancer treatments in December and had two surgeries within two weeks apart
*When all four of my car tires went flat
*When the fridge was bare
When I hurt so deep the pain could not be formed into words....sometimes not even tears....
5:7 But as for me, in the abundance of thy lovingkindness will I come into thy house: In thy fear will I worship toward thy holy temple. 5:8 Lead me, O Jehovah, in thy righteousness because of mine enemies; Make thy way straight before my face.
73:24 Thou wilt guide me with thy counsel, And afterward receive me to glory. 73:25 Whom have I in heaven `but thee'? And there is none upon earth that I desire besides thee. 73:26 My flesh and my heart faileth; `But' God is the strength of my heart and my portion for ever. 73:27 For, lo, they that are far from thee shall perish: Thou hast destroyed all them that play the harlot, `departing' from thee. 73:28 But it is good for me to draw near unto God: I have made the Lord Jehovah my refuge, That I may tell of all thy works. Psalm 74 Maschil of Asaph.
I love you Lord.....and I choose to trust you
To make lemonade out of lemons...or taco salad out of soggy tacos........
If you do not have a relationship with Jesus as your personal Lord and Savior, please message any one of us.....we would love to share about who this Solid Rock is in life.
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| March 17, 2008 |
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I love Jer. 29:11. I call it my lifetime verse but I saw it differently in your quote from the ASV: "thoughts of peace." Just what I need to end a stressful day as I go to bed. Thanks! |
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| March 17, 2008 |
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| Wow...so powerful. Great post. |
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| March 17, 2008 |
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| Awesome post! " Trust in the Lord with all your heart, And do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He WILL make you paths straight." Prov. 3:5-6 |
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| March 18, 2008 |
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Now that is one hell of a list to overcome Cheryl. To see everything that you've had to overcome, its a wonder its not sent you to the funny farm. That's miracle number one. Miracle number two. When people see your picture and you've still got a smile on your face despite what's happened, that is miracle number two. I won't add anything and I won't take anything away from what you've said. I've starred your comment because you're a star for saying it and coming out with it.
Anyway, what's a Taco and Tostada? You'll have to email me with your culinary expertise cos I ain't got a clue! And yes I know what you're thinking. What do I know about cooking? I'm just a bloke! Well I'll tell you about my cooking. It goes in the oven as one thing, but it comes out another. Perhaps that's why my taste buds are either dead or varied...and no comment, OK? LOL!!! Like I say to a person from time to time when she asks me what I'm having for supper today? My answer is this. Mystery and a lot of imagination. |
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| March 18, 2008 |
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| God is so in love with you Cheryl. You have trusted him through so many dangers, toils, and snares. What a beautiful testimony of his grace at work in you. May you know his tender touch in your life today. |
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| March 18, 2008 |
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| good job Cheryl! |
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| March 18, 2008 |
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| This is an Awsome blog! Can I use the one about the taco? LoL |
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| March 18, 2008 |
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| Now that is a testimony to the Lord's strength, to see a person go through all of that and still be able to say "I love you Lord".... Thanks so much for hanging out here with us Cheryl, I pray some of what you have will rub off on everyone you pass by! |
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| March 18, 2008 |
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| Great write it proves the song we all need somebody to lean on and that someone is God. In my prayers Cheryl. |
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| March 18, 2008 |
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| TGBTG!!! and yes Keith you can use it...Preach on brother!~ |
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| March 18, 2008 |
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| Very moved by this today. Thanks for sharing! |
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| March 18, 2008 |
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Wow Cheryl! I stand amazed in the power of God's love! How easy it would have been for you to have just given up. To have been swallowed up by all the anger and bitterness that you must have felt. I am so glad that you are here to share and for us to be able to enjoy that smile everyday! It blesses me, that's for sure.
Okay, that's it....you, me...COFFEE! And we can do the real stuff, because we live in the same town! Let's plan it! Always praying for you my friend! |
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| March 18, 2008 |
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| Cheryl, this blog has truly touched me. You, through the Lord, have taken another step by listing "the offenses" may we all learn to face our list and go forward with the plan Our Father has for our lives. God has taken your offenses and using you to help others. I am so proud to calll you my sister. |
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| March 18, 2008 |
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| God bless you Cheryl! You are truly an inspiration. Thank you for baring it all here. I appreciate your sharing, your honesty and the love with which you put all this out there for us. |
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| March 18, 2008 |
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| Thanks for your willingness to share in order to reach the least and the lost. God Bless. |
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| March 18, 2008 |
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| Thanks for sharing it with us there sweetie and know that Lord loves you always. |
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| March 18, 2008 |
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| Wow, Cheryl, what a powerful writing! |
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| March 18, 2008 |
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Dear sister in Christ, The story of your life makes me want to cry for you, but this would get us nowhere so let me asure you that you are on the right path. That is when you need a friend you turn to Jesus our Lord and Saviour. There is none other then Jesus Christ our Lord that we can, not only turn to who well be there and will answer our call in time of pain. It is my thought that You don't need to be told this, so all I can say is my prayers are with you and your little girl. May the Lord and saviour Jesus be with be with you and he always. Love in Christ Robert Olson @ mychurch |
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| March 18, 2008 |
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| Robert, you are a gem and a blessing, thank you~ |
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| March 19, 2008 |
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I recall one day, when my wife and I were dating before we were married, I went out to get burritos from that place down around the corner. I like all types of tacos and burritos - although I can't say as I'm a big fan of soggy ones. Anyway, I come back with these burritos and she takes a bite out of it, stops, and almost gags. The burrito is on the floor and I'm wondering what in the world is going on!
You see, I gave her a bean burrito and she wanted the beef burrito. She had been so mentally tuned into what she had expected that when it didn't happen and something totally unexpected occurred, the result was almost . . well, a mess!
We too get so set in our ways that when the spirit moves us in a different direction we have no clue about what to do and . . gag. It's learning to make "taco salad" that will allow us to get past that bad taste in our mouths. |
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| March 19, 2008 |
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| Gene~you are such a man of wisdom. Thank you~ |
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| March 20, 2008 |
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| Cheryl,you sound like a woman of strong faith. Bless you for sharing because I`m sure others have been blessed by you and your post....I know I have. Thank you! |
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| March 21, 2008 |
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| Cheryl, all we have is the LORD. Whether we live or die we belong to Him. He gives us beauty for ashes. You have captured something that the "world" will never understand. That in your weakness you are made strong. That in your infirmities you can boast. That in your storms you have peace. Tis so sweet to trust in Jesus just to take Him at His word. Just to rest upon His promise just to know thus saith the Lord. Jesus Jesus how I trust Him, How I've proved Him over and over. FIght the good fight and keep the faith in doing so you will have layed up for you a crown of righteousness that will not fade away and in the process bring many souls to glory with you! Keep up the good work, don't grow weary in well doing for in due season you will reap is you do not loose heart!i |
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| March 22, 2008 |
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I am wondering how you are doing in you fight against what man has created here in our great country. There are times it makes me cringe to think of the people I fought with and watched die before my eyes so the same fools who stayed back from the war could make a cesspool out of our American way of life. There are many who are all talk and no action. So, I want to asure you. I am one who has fought the good fight for a long time. I left a website domain on another blog www.frc.org for those who would like to see what they can do to help.
Y truly think this is all going on because people know they can get away with it. You have these Phd's who tell us they are just poor sick people who hurt our children and women in this country.
False teachings and wacko ideas of what Christianity is really about has sent many people on the path to non-believing. Wrong teaching is very much as bad as murder in my book as it kills souls.
If people don't know what they are talking about on these "Christian" sites. They should get off.
I would never tell anyone anything that can not be backed up in God's Word. These are the "End Times" and it is VERY important to teach correctly. Judgement will begin at the pulpit.
So, we have many to blame. But blaming is not enough. We must keep these people in check an challenge them on their foolish blogging. Education is a start. Better laws are even better. But, in the case of people hurting people. We have to demand these Liberal judges are sentencing law breakers to good long terms. Being a Christian does not mean having evil walk over you!! |
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| March 22, 2008 |
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Thank you to all, what a blessing...
Golden: I understand where you are coming form..especially since I have walked throught the fire! Even with walking throught the fire....I see that dealing with circumstances and people....it is just not that black and white...or cut dry. God's children are at different levels in their walk with Him. He has the final say and great guideline for us to adhear to. You mentioned a wonderful truth....Education........and yes that pertains to every area of our life. When I was a child...I was on milk...when I became older....I stepped more and more into adult foods/word of God. before I could walk...I crawled......
Responsibility for truth is on both sides of the fence. The receiver~looking for Godly council and in God's word AND more than one source if needed.....THEN it is still a person's choice to make a wise decision based on the information received.
Second, for the giver~to be wise in all things said.....to adhear to the word of God vs their opinion.....to give life in the words spoken....to bridle the tongue.......to line their heart up with the plumb-line of God's word/Bible before stepping out into the field for harvest.....
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| March 22, 2008 |
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I forgot to add....and to handle reproof and correction ALWAYS and ONLY in LOVE........... |
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| March 25, 2008 |
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| Wow that is quite a testimony. I don't know anyone who has walked that road and still keeps smiling like you do. Did you belong to Jesus when all that turmoil in you life was going on? I almost feel embarrassed to ever gripe about my problems again. I'm sure I will though. :-) |
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| March 26, 2008 |
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You know I love this! and I love you a Great Proverbs 31 woman.
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| March 26, 2008 |
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ps... did you write this for me? or you .....
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| March 27, 2008 |
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Norman, thank you for your love and support. What a mighty big God we serve. He is faithful!
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| March 27, 2008 |
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| Thank God for Jesus. He loves us so much ( in spite ) of circumstances. |
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| March 29, 2008 |
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Wow! What a testimony of praise!
There is power in the blood!
You said "Sure, we are human, life and circumstances hurt."
I have come to the understanding that I am no longer just human. My spirit has been made perfect and is permanently sealed until the day of redemption and so has yours. The same power that raised Christ Jesus from the dead dwells within each one of us who has accepted the payment that atoned for our sins. We are no longer only human. One third of our being is wall-wall Holy Ghost!
You are a true blessing my friend. I praise the living God for what he has done, is doing, and will continue to do in your life and the lives of all who will believe! |
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| March 29, 2008 |
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| March 31, 2008 |
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| Dear Cheryl, I sit here trying to process all of this. God has truly given you the Grace for your journey. I don't mean to say it was easy to go through, I am sure it was extremely hard. But the trust you have in God is anchored firmly. PTL
When I consider all this, I think how little my troubles are. What is my response to anything I am confronted with unfairness? I consider Jesus before Pilate where they falsely accused him, beat him, mocked him and he didn't defend himself but trusted God The Father.
I like what Dana posted - "And they overcame him because of the blood of the Lamb and because of the word of their testimony, and they did not love their life even when faced with death." Rev 12:11
Thanks for such a good testimony. What men meant for bad, God meant for good. In the Grip of His Grace, Brent
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| April 01, 2008 |
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Great post and an awesome testimony to what the Holy Spirit is able to do in the life of a surrendered child of God. Blessings, pastorstines |
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| April 09, 2008 |
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| Hi cheryl, this is truly a great testimony. you have gone through a lot in your life, yet seeing you so cheerful,is great. as we are just visitors in this earth, we surely have ahope of salvation. and heaven's our home, where there will be no tears. |
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| April 26, 2008 |
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| Ht Cheryl, I just wanted to day WOW!!! God is so GREAT. He has given you so much strength and love for others despite what you have been thru. Thank you for sharing your awesome testimony with us. I cried not just because of what you went thru but also because of what God has done for you, me and others that have been there. Thank you so much. |
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| April 26, 2008 |
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| Thank you, to God be the glory! He is faithful and loving! |
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| July 23, 2008 |
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| no words. some tears. blessings! denise |
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| July 23, 2008 |
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| Thank you |
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| September 09, 2008 |
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Amen lady!!
xoxo |
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| October 10, 2008 |
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Cheryl:
I just read your testimomy. What can I say??? I feel the [ain of all the hurt you went through, but not like you. No one can know what that must have been like without the experience. I am just so glad you found Jesus through it all. He!! is the healer, Saviour and mighty God to bring you through as He has don. To God be the Praise & Glory.
Blessings,
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| October 10, 2008 |
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I forgot the Star
Clyde |
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| October 13, 2008 |
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| Thank you Pastor Clyde, God is good!~ |
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| October 20, 2008 |
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Cheryl I am so sorry you had to go through all of this. I too was a victim of spousal abuse - mental,physical, and emotional...From 1996 - 2001.......I literally caught an amtrack train and fled 2500 miles from NC to Montana to live with relatives for 6 months...which took that long to get established as being a resident and get the Legal Aid Resources I needed to get me a divorce. Im glad we never had children but the memories are forever there and I have moved on. To this day I continue to look over my shoulder and always will.
May God continue to carry you and give you the courage you need to endure this trial.
Your friend in Christ, |
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| October 21, 2008 |
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| I understand Lynne, God had you in the palm of His hand! Thank you sister. |
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| December 19, 2008 |
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| Thanks for the stars....still receiving them |
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| January 27, 2009 |
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Cheryl,
This put tears in my eyes! Such motivation to hear your trials that you went through and still trusting God! You have the faith to keep going and standing strong. Thank you so much for sharing! Do you counsel any? I think with all that you have been through, you would make a great counselor. Do you still minister? |
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| January 27, 2009 |
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Dayna, hello, it has been God that has helped me through these things. I lean on Him only. I have a ministry site on www.SpeakUpMinistry.ning.com I would love for anyone who wishes to join...we have been up for a few months and now have almost 50 members who share their testimony adn the truths of abuse.
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Cheryl |
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| February 05, 2009 |
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Roy, thank you
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| February 06, 2009 |
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For all that you have overcome spells FAITH in so many ways. When so many simply give up, quit living, and wilt away, you fought back, and now you have one of the greatest testimonies I have read in a very long time. Maybe if one good thing that can come out of all the 'bad' you have survived from, let it be a true testimony for those lost, those that have given up, and the power that they can overcome their sins and adversities. God never takes us to anything we can't overcome, simply it we have the inner faith, the ride out of the darkness will be one bright light leading to a beautiful rainbow. God Bless YOU |
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| February 06, 2009 |
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| Thank you lady~ |
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| February 21, 2009 |
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Hi Cheryl
Just read your blog on your life. WOW!!! I'll keep you in my prayers every day. Jeremiah 29:11 says "For I know the plans that I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for calamity to give you a future and a hope". God SO has a plan for your life as I'm sure you already know. You should write a book. You certainly have the writing ability. You are a great source of encouragement to us all. Thanks for being so open and transparent. God loves ya girl and so do I. Charlotte |
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| February 24, 2009 |
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| That is my verse!! Thank you, God has been good and faithful!! |
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