Story Archive
My Better Story is when I found this teaching while writing a script for a play about Jesus. I even got Jesus' resumé (I mean it) after watching 1st chapter! :)
I was the pastors kid that found my identity in pleasing people so that I would feel good about myself. I hated myself and I felt rejected. But God overcame my battle with insecurity and I realize now that my lonliness was God's cry for intimacy. His redemption has reshaped my identity and now I desire to live passionately for Him.
Because God has risen me to life and healed the broken pieces of my spirit and body, I pray that I will embrace the awkward and continue to take radical leaps of faith for God's glory alone...I pray that He will use my story in this generation in such a significant way that I may be able to say that"what has happened to me has actually served to advance the gospel."and that when it is complete everyone will see God's hand in this world and not my own!!!
I am anxiously anticipating this season of Lent.
I will love and give unconditionally with my words, actions, and thoughts The way Christ did for me.
Before giving my life to Christ, I gave my body to men. I thought that was the way to receive love. I am learning to love myself and trust that God loves me unconditionally. I made the decision to abstain and be "pure" until I get married. I am worth the wait! I have been abstinent since 9/14/2009 and plan to stay that way until I marry.
I was baptized, had my first communion, confirmation, and was an alter server at a Catholic church growing up. I was "diagnosed" with "depression" my freshman year in high school. The summer going into my junior year in high school I started abusing substances, at that same point I lost my virginity. I was unhappy, and felt incomplete. Something in my life was missing… In September 2012 I moved 1,000 miles from my home in Maine, to Charlotte. My walk with Jesus had just begun four months prior to the big move. Shortly after I had made the decision to move, I realized that it wasn't going to be easy. Anything you do that glorifies God, the enemy will try to complicate, or destroy. The more I was aware of this, the more I pressed into the Word. Having Elevation church as MY church here in Charlotte has been a life altering experience. I have grown so much as an individual, as well as my relationship with God. I know I can go to church with a not so good attitude, and come out with a renewed mind. It is so cool to see how God is using Elevation Church as a vehicle to reach those far from God, and I am excited, and so blessed to be apart of it! The people at Elevation have made an impact in my life, so much infect that I wanted to become apart of someone else's impact. I had my first experience today, and I cannot wait to start serving! Thank You Elevation Church!-09876
Boldly living an abundant life. I will travel this earth reflecting God's grace, love and beauty to all it's inhabitants through the gifts and talents he gave me. Laughing all the way. (That's what I want my story to be and I am very determined.)
Grasshoppers Taking the Giants: This is a story of EPIC proportion! Giant struggles! Catastrophic Conflict! Sun Stand Still Faith! Fierce Love! AGAINST ALL ODDS SUPERNATURAL RESTORATION & RESOLUTION!! #BetterStory
I wondered what God would want with someone like me...what did I have to offer? I came across Isiah 9:2 and things became clear, I was to carry his message and be A light to others...to carry the torch...to SHINE.