Friends! It’s my 21st spiritual birthday! Today is a special day for me and I’d…

Friends! It’s my 21st spiritual birthday! ❤️ Today is a special day for me and I’d love to give y’all some encouragement. Don’t give up.
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A little over 22 years ago I had 2 failed marriages, was recovering from an alcohol and cocaine addiction, had been working in the sex industry over a decade and had recently moved back to Kentucky from Mexico City – where I had lived for 8 years – to heal. I didn’t give up and fought to get out of the sex industry when it was crushing me inside.
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Then, I walked into a small church and expected to be judged but I was only met with love. 21 years ago today on April 27, 2003 – I saw Jesus for who He really is, finally understood that crazy thing called GRACE and gave my life to Him. I realized that no one has ever gone too far for the love and acceptance of Jesus.
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Since then, I have peace in my heart that only Jesus can provide.
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I didn’t give up when I thought I would never get married again, that no one could love me with my crazy past.
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I fought through cancer to stay alive and then I fought through infertility to create a family with my husband that I adore.
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I’ve gotten to do some cool things… Pastor churches, start businesses, a non-profit, author my first book…
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And all of that is great. But not what defines me. Only Jesus does.
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So thankful for my family and my friends who stuck it out with me, who checked in on me, who continue to share in this wild life.
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21 years ago today I gave my life to Jesus. I accepted grace and love into my heart and my life changed. I didn’t give up on myself and decided to turn everything over to someone greater than me. And you can do that too. If you want to talk to someone about that – message me. Don’t give up. ❤️

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