Testimony:
I have been drawn to God since I was a little girl. I don’t remember a time of not knowing God or believing in Him. I had a hunger for Him that was not explainable. I would go to any church event that I could, with every friend that would invite me. I grew up going to the Lutheran, the Baptist, and the Evangelical Free church. As a fifth grader, I chose to go to Saturday school with a friend. I memorized Scripture and studied the Word. I accepted Christ at a youth event when I was in about 3rd grade. Even though I always believed in Jesus, I did not always allow Him to be Lord of my life. As a teen and young adult I often made choices against His will.I have a wonderful husband, Tim, and two great boys. The desire to see my boys have a relationship with Jesus drew me back to Him. Allowing Him to be Lord of my life is a daily process of letting go. I daily let go of self...self sufficiency, self righteousness, and self centeredness. At a recent adult ministry meeting we were asked, “How have you grown in your faith?” As I reflected on this question what came to me is obedience. By stepping out of my comfort zone, trusting in Him, and being obedient to His Word my faith has increased. I have been planning the women’s retreat at our church for the past three years. Two years ago, as we were deciding on a speaker, I heard the still small voice of God saying, “I prepared you for this.” I had spoken briefly in front of the church a couple of times, but had never done any Bible teaching. I took some time in silence at a local retreat center and prepared for the event. It was an amazing experience. After the retreat, I was sharing with my prayer partners how much I enjoyed teaching. They asked me “why aren’t you teaching?” It was like the scales fell off of my eyes and I heard God say “now is the time.” I had always dreamed of being a teacher. I immediately sent my CV to five local colleges and universities. I was hoping God would send me to a Christian college, but He had other plans. The only response came from the University of Minnesota. I have been called here for “a time such as this.” I am eager to see what God has planned. |
