I remember it was a warm sunny day after a church service in 2009. It happened that I was standing outside alone, which never really happens. Waiting for my children Brian and Steven to come out of their classes. The service was so powerful, I felt such peace. At that moment I happen to look into the sky and heard God's voice say to me "You will minister to many". I said, "God how will I do this?" He responded, "I will help you". I remember not feeling afraid or scared and a sudden breeze swept through me and it was gone. From that day forward, the flood gates opened and a whirlwind of events occurred. A book came to me, community people were seeking me out, a program was put together and we began our first Christ-centered parenting program approved through the circuit 12 on Sept. 2010. YES, GOD was in the government. Only God could have put this all together.

God had a plan for me, he knew I was equipped to carry out HIS ministry. Through faith and obedience, he opened doors and brought volunteers to carry on his word the BIBLE. HE expanded HIS ministry to what I once thought was going to be a single mom bible study in churches. Instead, he took us into the darkest places to share his word. He has opened the doors and allowed GRIP to be approved through the court system and we are helping families reunify. My children are 32 and 28. I have a grandson who is 5 years old. My sons have experienced me being a wife, and a single Mom, and through those experiences, God has formed me to share my walk with others. Today, I could not be more proud of my sons. Thank you for reading a very short piece of my story.

Blessings Linda

"Without Jesus in your life, you will have nothing" John 15:5