My parents divorced when I was 2 years old. My mom’s new boyfriend, my stepfather, raised me. He was very abusive and hateful towards me and he didn’t want children. Eight years later my stepbrother was born, and in four years came my stepsister. My stepfather was a different man now because he had his own.
I was in and out of trouble growing up. Over the years I attended Grace Church with my grandparents who were members. At that time it was called Des Moines Baptist Church. I’ve known Pastor Nelms and Jerry for years. I was recently involved in a severe motorcycle accident. I’m very lucky to be here and alive. I got involved in a domestic dispute with my ex-wife which landed me in Polk County Jail. That’s when Jerry shared with me about asking Jesus into my life. I thought I had done it before but I didn’t have any change in my life. Since getting out I try to go to church every Sunday and Wednesday. I also attend Jerry’s community group to learn about the Bible. Jerry and his wife are amazing people. We are so blessed to have people like them in our church and the jail. Now I’m moving forward and going to get baptized. I’m just looking for some scripture from the Bible that would be best fitting for myself.
I’m so blessed and thankful I came to Christ and am saved, with Jerry’s help. Moving forward I want to be in Sunday services, Bible study and attending Wednesday night classes as well. I can’t get enough of the Lord in my life. By the way, it’s never too late to give your life to Jesus. I’ll be 53 in October and have four small children who are 4, 5, 6 and 9 years old; two boys and two girls. I can’t wait to get them in church with me. I’m getting better after my accident and trying to put my life back together. I’m working on myself with my short term memory loss, and need for employment. My rehab has taken a long time. Because of multiple accidents, not just the motorcycle one, by all accounts I should be dead. I realize now that God has a plan for my life. He’s in my heart, and change in me is coming daily. God bless you all in Jesus name. Amen!