Hey Gloggers,

This begins a new series of blogs. I will glog the true stories of hurt people who have found amazing help through Christ. In fact I would love to have your story. I will then publish these stories in an inspirational journal. The proceeds will go to help hurt people find help and hope. So I trust that you will have the courage to send me your story soon and I will share it with the world. Glen

Barb’s Story

His love lasts forever…even when life is not fair.

I was born into a violent alcoholic family in the south. My parents excelled at drinking to excess and abusing my brother and me through abandonment, neglect, starvation, physical, and sexual abuse.

My biological father was so sick, he attempted to kill us, but by God’s grace he failed.

When I was married, I thought that now life would be fair to me….not so.

My new husband was involved in a serious car accident and unable to support us financially. This sent me into a deep depression…I found myself in the hospital ready to end my life. Here at the bottom…I found Jesus. His love and grace gave me new hope and help.

The Lord also gave me a gift…to watercolor. The gift of painting helped to heal me and I began to see how Jesus was changing me from the inside out.

We found a church home, North Coast Family Fellowship, and learned from God’s word how to be real, not legalistic, we began to see how our broken places become His strength in our lives. We are loved by our church family, treasured by God.

Perhaps now our lives would be easier…not so much.

In February of 2007 I broke my back. During the evaluation of the x-rays my physician discovered pancreatic cancer. But on the other hand, had it not been for the fractured vertebrae I would not have been treated for cancer. During my treatment I had so many opportunities to share my love for Jesus with the hospital staff. During this time Pastor Glen asked me to contribute my art for an inspirational journal which would help to fund counseling and recovery for hurting people.

Looking back at the trauma and unfairness of my life…I would not change one thing. Jesus has touched the broken places of my life with love and grace. I am a witness…His love lasts forever.

Barb