This week I spend some time with one of my students–Abby Powell–talking about how Christ rescued her from an environment of drugs, abuse, broken marriages, and periods of homelessness.
The assumption sometimes is that “ministers” (or ministry majors, as Abby is) come from “safe” Christian homes in which they were taught the gospel at an early age.
Some do.
But not all.
Before feeling called to study ministry, Abby tells how she was homeless, sleeping on a lice-infested mattress, and wondering where God was.
Despite that, she is one of the most joyful and gifted people you will ever meet.
Beyond that, she shares how her encounter with Christ led to a transformation, not only of her own life, but those of her mom and twin sister as well.
Regardless of your story, I hope the interview is a powerful reminder of the radical and all-pursuing love of Christ.
(Note: Apologies for some background noise; My university office is not a completely sound proof environment!)
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