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Sunday, May 30 9:00 am Room 7
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| Drug Abuse Shocker | Thank you for your prayers during my recent visits to Del City and Midwest City high schools with Victim's Impact Panel. 
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loved these kids!! I spoke to them before their prom about the importance of driving sober and shared my story about how I lost Jake when my ex was driving under the influence of drugs.
Oklahoma ranks #1 for teen-age abuse of prescription drugs, so the issue of driving under the influence of drugs is a huge risk factor for these young people. But they "got" the message. When I was finishing, I asked for those who wanted to take a stand for sobriety to rise, and the entire student body stood!
I was so humbled that Jake's story made a difference in their life!
My new Jakes
I told the students that I will never get to see my Jake grow up and I wondered what he would look like today. After my talk, 3 young men named Jake came up to meet me. Check out my 3 new friends named Jake! They are awesome young men!
I was really moved by your story. I have family members that have died from car crashes that had to deal with drunk driving and everything that you said I was thinking. So thank you for coming to our school. Sharmaine
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The Secrets of Esther
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After women hear my testimony about how I forgave my ex after the death of our youngest son, many frequently tell me how strong I am. I actually hate that. Really. Because if they think I'm strong, they didn't "get my" message: It's only because I am so weak that I must cling to the Source of strength.
Seriously, I used to be the most bitter woman you've ever met. But once I found freedom through the forgiveness of Christ, He helped me to see how bitterness had poisoned my soul.
Now I employ soul safeguards to keep bitterness out. I hope 4 Secret Weapons to Prevent Bitterness encourages you to stay connected to the power source of forgiveness!
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| 4 Secret Weapons to Prevent Bitterness | |
Make sure there is no root among you that produces such bitter poison (Deut 29:18)
 Did you know bitterness is a poison? Bitterness not only affects our emotions, but left untreated, the toxins produced by bitterness eventually seep into our body as well. Resentment can cause all kinds of physical ailments.
In her book, Who Switched Off My Brain? Controlling Toxic Thoughts and Emotions, Dr. Carolyn Leaf reports, "A massive body of research shows that up to 80% of physical, emotional, and mental health issues today could be a direct result of our thought lives. Resentment, bitterness, lack of forgiveness and self-hatred are just a few of the toxic thoughts and emotions that can also trigger immune system disorders."
The grasp of bitterness is deceptive. Have you ever hung onto a grudge because you wanted to punish the other person only to notice that you were the only one who suffered? If so, maybe you can relate to the expression, "Bitterness is like drinking poison expecting the other person to die."
Even when we know how destructive bitterness can be, it is difficult to release because it goes against our sin nature. We want to be in charge. We want to dole out the consequences. But no matter how much we want vengeance, Deuteronomy 29:18 warns us: Make sure there is no root among you that produces such bitter poison.
Just like the habit of hanging onto resentment, releasing forgiveness is a decision and reaction. It's a choice. And the more we practice forgiveness, the easier it gets to tear down the walls of bitterness. Here are my 4 secret weapons I use to prevent bitterness. read the rest
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Inspiring Women...Restoring Hope
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Thank you so much for your message today. You were screaming my story. Thank you for the inspiration of hope and the hope of victory and overcoming. Erica, Revolution Church
Christy's message should be heard or read by everyone! Marie, Dodge City, KS
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