I believed in God my whole life. I knew He was real. But I knew nothing of the Bible, I knew
not what it was like to truly be "on fire" for God. I saw people lifting their hands in Church and I saw
tears fall from their eyes, but I never had the emotional experience I had wanted so much. It didn't
really worry me though, so it became less important over time. I went to Church regularly, and I talked
as if I was confident in my faith. But in all honesty, my spiritual temperature was barely luke-warm.
                    As problems in my family began increasing, questions arose within me as to whether or
not God really cared. I was sure He existed, that I didn't deny. But I wondered if He really loved me
like the preachers and other Christians had said. Finally, I wanted to see for myself. I wanted to take
charge and get into the Bible. I would start paying more attention in Church, and I would get more
involved with the youth. I kept this commitment for a while. I did what I thought I was suppose to do,
and I felt closer to God. But I still knew in my heart that something was missing. Here I was trying to
do everything perfect, talking to my friends about God, not cussing, trying to keep my grades up,
saying no to drugs. But now I had a new question to ask myself. Am I fake? Is what I'm doing really for
God? Or is it for fear of going to hell? Was my work only based on the prize I may or may not get in the
end?
                  I was slipping - and I knew it. But now, more than ever, I hungered for that feeling I had
heard so many Christians talk about. That feeling that makes you want to fall on your knees and praise
God in Heaven with a shout of joy, but at the same time, the ache of conviction and realization that
you're a sinner and that there is nothing you can do to change that.
                 One day as my mom and stepdad were driving me back to our house from a visit with my
brother, a song came on KLTY. It was called "You're Not Alone" by Meredith Andrews. At first, I just
listened to it like I would any other song, and it had no real affect on me. But when the words "I'm The
One Who's loved you all your life" and then repeated "all of your life", I started to cry right there in the
back seat. I had been upset....and some how I knew I was suppose to hear that song right then. And
almost every time I would turn on the radio from that day on, or change the channel to Sirius station
(the Christian hits), etc., I would hear that song. It was everywhere. And every time I would hear it, I
remembered. Then I knew that what I was doing was with fear and love of God, and I also was sure that
God loved me too.
                  Church Camp came soon after. And on the third night, I finally got that emotional experience
I had hoped for such a long time to get.  I had my hands lifted, I had tears streaming, and when I
opened my eyes again, I looked around and saw many other teenagers who were doing the same. And
I finally felt like I belonged somewhere, and that despite everything I had gone through....I was a child
of God. And with God by my side, I could conquer anything.
                  And I can truly say I, Amy Insall, am I follower and lover of the Lord Jesus Christ.
Forever, Amen.

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God has helped me in so many ways. It's hard to explain all of it. Many times I've thought of suicide. Many times I have hit rock bottom and have experienced heart ache.But EVERYTIME God fulfills me. I used to be so broken, so depressed but God healed me. I used to cut myself. God delivered me from my addiction. He saved me from myself. There is no possible way that I could have stopped the cutting myself.     

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About 8 years ago I had a new medical insurance and went to a doctor to get a complete physical. While I waited to see the doctor , I saw a pamphlet lying on the waiting room table. It talked about Hepatitis C and how someone could have it , and not even know it. I truly did not really comprehend what it was, but for some reason I took the pamphlet in the examining room with me and told the doctor I wanted a physical and that I wanted that test too. When I returned for my results, the doctor told me that the Hepatitis C test was positive. I said " Well I can just take some pills and I will be okay right? The doctor told me he would send me to a good specialist and gave me his card. I realized when I left the doctors office that this must be more serious than I thought. So I began researching all about the disease. I became very frightened and I truly thought that I was going to die and that I had little time left on this earth. I went to see the specialist, a wonderful doctor (gastroenterologist) who after many tests and a painful liver biopsy ,told me I had over a million copies of the virus in my blood system and that I had genotype 1, one of the hardest strain of the disease to cure. However he told me I still had a 10% to 20 % chance of cure with treatment. He suggested I commit myself to a rigid 1 year therapy of interferon injections and oral medication. He told me that I could not stop, once treatment was started, neither could I miss any doses as the disease could mutate and the treatment would then be useless. So I deciided that a chance was better than no chance at all , so I began treatment. Well now it is 8 years later ( my treatment long over) and I am Hepatitis C free! My doctor says I am completely cured! I know in my heart that God put that pamphlet in that waiting room for me to find,( as I had no reason to suspect I had the disease, as I was symptom free at the time of diagnosis and did not have any high risk factors to contract the disease either) I also know in my heart that God did this so I would take this treatment so I could get well. I know that God has and is working in my life. I am so thankful to God and my faith is forever strong. Adrianne

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July 23, 2008


The Blessing


Hi God, I just had to write to you, this Joyful love you've given me, I can not help but share with you.

This is a song write from my own heart, to me to give to you, because you gave so much to me I want to give back to you.

With a grateful heart, and trueness, it's a honor to share with you, you did this, you know it , So let me show how much I love you.

I remember when I was sad inside, and my heart was broken to, but there was this voice deep down inside, so I decided to pursue.

Looking back, I am in awe, just how you carried me, it amazes me, that's just what you do to bring me victory.

You knew the plans you had for me along time ago, and you are perfecting each trait of mine, and now here is a song.

I wanted my most desires in my heart but I thought there was no way, but that little voice inside of me, I wanted to pursue.

I wanted this things more then anything because it was love barely shining through, but them I took that little ray of light, and then my faith grew to.

And as I took that little ray of light it started to become more brighter, and then things started happening, my most deepest desires.

So my faith was getting stronger as I continued to pursue you, and the light that was shining started growing more to.

I wanted these desires in me more then anything in my life, and I finally was having then fulfilled in my own life.

It was not easy, I am telling you, I had to fight through all the battles, but you you my strength to when I was week, and this I can not lye.

I held on to the strength you gave me because i was so week, I claimed it in the name of Jesus and it straighten me.

So here I am today, glowing like never before, I owe it all to you my lord, for this I can not ignore.

So through the battles I had faced, you where right there all a long, to straighten me and build me up and taught me to be strong.

Its you, not me that brought me victory, so you gget all the praise and honor, just like you told me.

It blessed me with this divine gift from above, but before that you prepared my way, so when I received this blessing, Lord I know just what to so.

See, through all that I had to go through, you showed me how to depend on you, so when the blessing came along I knew just what to do.

I was blessed so much with this wonderful gift that you had given me, to take just what I needed and sure the rest I see.

To the hurting and the needy and the poor and the week, to share your love to them now, to they can have a peek.

Of that little light in them that they knew was always there, and to start the process of that little ray of light to straighten them beyond compare.

To encourage them and help them and to you me all along to use me for your glory to be reviled to them and make them strong.

The love you gave me is filled my cup to hit a over flow, and now I can't contain this love so I must let it go.

You guide me through my life so much, you surely in control, to guide me where these people are to let them surely know.

To use me for your purpose Lord, because I honor you, and this is the reason that I will always cherish you.

My life has so much meaning now, I know just what to do, because you have shown me exactly what to do.

To not focus on all the problems that all of us face, but look to you for everything, and we will complete the race.

The more we look to you my Lord, the problems just melt away, and then it becomes obvious that it was you this day.

You have tought me so much it has over taken my life, and I will love and honor you the rest of my entire life.

I am you daughter lord, I look always right to you, because my lord I stared out with that little ray of hope to pursue.

I look back now upon my life, and see just what I did, and I am so happy that I made the choice to life.

It is so worth it, I must admit, Look the joy that has filled me now, It doesn't matter anymore of what is ahead of me right now.

I strong now, because of you, it powerful i must say, and now you live right inside of me to show me what to say.

I trues you Lord with all I have, you know that this is true, and there is nothing I can't do its all because of you.

Lord, I am sure of this, your loving this poem that I write, it pleases you I know it does, for this is your delight.

Thank you, for everything, You live right inside of me, I am you daughter this I know forever I shall be.

I know who I am, you are closer then my breathe and you will never leave me, you are everything I am.

In Christ Jesus,

Father,With all my heart,
Your Daughter,

Donna

donna,burdett@comcast.net

 

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Hello to any that will read this. I have never been happier in my life and I will share my happiness with you.  The testimony that I leave I leave with the help of the Holy Ghost and in the name of Jesus Christ.  I became a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints a little over 10 years ago.  I testify that this is the only true church on the earth.  Its founder is none other then our Lord Jesus Christ.  It is the same church of our Lords but in monder day.  We again have a prophet here upon the earth and the true priesthood has been restored.  If you seek happiness and the hard work to achieve it then please seek out a member of the Church Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.  All you must do is truely pray to our Heavenly Father in the name of Jesus Christ and you will surely know what I speak is true.  Please listen to your heart and seek the truth.  You can start by looking at the Churches official website.  You will not be sorry.

Peace be unto you.

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God has changed my life the only way God can change a life. My life was changed when I believed that Jesus died for my sins and rose from the dead on the third day. I used to put confidence in myself: my good works, my imagined righteousness, and my own efforts to gain salvation. But now I desire to know nothing except Christ and him crucified. When I put my confidence in what Jesus has done for me, I am made right with God, and I am flooded with the peace that passes all understanding. What I'm trying to say is, faith in the Cross of Christ plus nothing equals salvation, sanctification, and everlasting life. Religious people do not like this sort of talk because religion tries to earn its own way to Heaven. But my life was changed when I realized that Jesus earned my way to Heaven. Read the letters of Paul in the New Testament and find out that what I am saying is the truth.

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Born in Germany and grew up in P.G. County to Nigerian parents, Tomi was an emotional child with a passion for music. Tomi's father was a diplomat in Nigeria and left his position for better opportunities in America. As his family settled in America, Tomi's father took on jobs such as a janitor to provide for the family and his mother became a seamstress. Tomi recalls playing with his older brother and two younger sisters until night's end. True innocence he calls it! Money was scarce for family, but church provided donations to help family get back on their feet. (Remembers a Christmas when church filled a van full of toys because money was not enough for presents). Tomi began rapping at fourteen with the moniker Tomi Gunn for his rapid style of delivery. He linked with "cousins" from Africa as they called themselves who began a serious interest in rap music. Quiet Storm, the Beat Maker, Strategy, an artist among many other friends who contributed to the music. They recorded and freestyle battled for approximately eight years. The music was aggressive and angry, filled with negative feelings of failure that resonated with the crew that they hung out with. Tomi began smoking and drinking a lot, selling drugs and wasting money with no preparation for the future. Until one day God convicted his heart of all of his wrong doings and Tomi turned a new leaf. Far from perfect, he abandoned old friends and habits but details his struggle of finding the right path for him and staying on that path. The music is a clear depiction of a sinner saved by grace, spreading a message of acceptance and love to people of different cultures and backgrounds who feel the same way...

By the Grace of God I'm alive today, I'm thankful for every moment that god gives me on this earth and I am confident if he could do it for me, he will do it for anybody...God is Love... 

 

 

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