Rebel to Redeemed: Nowhere to Turn
The abuse only escalated and with it my self-esteem and self-confidence were slowly eroded. In time I lost everything I had. I was all alone and had no one to turn, other than to Duncan*…
Rebel to Redeemed:Losing it all
Immediately after moving to be with Duncan*, I discovered he was nothing like I thought or believed. He was nothing like he portrayed himself to be. On top of having to deal with him, I…
Rebel to Redeemed: Down the Broken Path
After battling with God and begging Him to please allow me to be with Duncan*, I embarked on a long, downhill journey. My relationship with Duncan continued to grow. There were more red flags, but…
Rebel to Redeemed: Battling with God
Duncan* was slowly wheedling himself into my life. Several times I tried to pull back, but he and his sister, continued to push and would not leave me alone. I fell for their act that…
Rebel to Redeemed: Meeting the Enemy
I was going through my life and day to day activities. I was enjoying the life of a Casual Christian, but not putting any other effort into my relationship with God. I was busy finishing…
Rebel to Redeemed: Running from Destiny
Last week, I shared about my call to serve. However, I wasn’t ready to answer that call. I was perfectly happy with my life at that time. Years ago I used to sing a song…
Rebel to Redeemed: The Call to Serve
Following Daddy’s death, I was very angry. I was especially angry at God. I couldn’t understand why he would take my Daddy when he had so much going for him. I really struggled with this,…
Rebel to Redeemed: A Great Loss
Yesterday, was Father’s Day. This is always a bittersweet day. Fifteen years ago, life was finally getting back on track. I was moving forward and putting my divorce behind me. I’d returned to college and…
Rebel to Redeemed: What Might Have Been
Years ago, there was a popular song released by Little Texas, “What Might Have Been.” Helen Keller said, “When one door of happiness closes, another opens; but often we look so long at the closed…
Rebel to Redeemed: Teenage Rebellion
I am so thankful that my parents trained me in the way I should go. For the most part I did what was asked of me as a child. However, around the time I graduated…
Rebel to Redeemed: Train Up a Child
Yesterday morning the church I attended honored their graduates. I was touched that in addition to the high school and college graduates, they also honored their kindergarten graduates. I thought about my own training. We…
Book Review: Bridge to Haven by Francine Rivers
Are you the prodigal child? Are you the parent of a prodigal? Have you struggled with belonging and acceptance? Bridge to Haven shares all of these themes and much more. Pastor Ezekiel Freeman heart is…
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