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Bravely Facing My Heart Issue
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I am often known as “the girl who has heart issues”. I have a rare heart condition that led me to have open heart surgery at age 17. Several years later, I had to undergo two more open heart surgeries in just a three-week period. And last year, I was about to undergo a fourth heart procedure, but doctors were concerned about my blood count and discovered that I have leukemia. So, I'm currently in the midst of some very difficult chemotherapy treatments. I believe everyone has struggles and a story to tell. Some may look different than others; my struggles are all medical. What God has allowed to happen in my life is something that I want to share in order to encourage others. I want to help them as they walk through their own difficulties. So, I started...
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Soothing Hospice Patients
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My experience with Lifecare Hospice began in 2006 when my dear friend Ronda and I decided to train as volunteers. We were assigned to hospice patients in various nursing facilities in our county where we played our guitars and sang duets for each client, making every effort to find music to which each individual would joyfully respond. Ironically, our very first assignment was a former neighbor of mine. It was such a pleasure and blessing to be able to minister to my dear friend in her final days; and it was a definite confirmation to me that this was indeed something God was calling me to....
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Please Tell Others About The Christian Heart Ministry
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You can certainly help our ministry by spreading the word. You can see all of our stories on our website. If a story moves you, please share it with your friends. Please like us on Facebook, and follow us Twitter or Instagram. The goal of The Christian Heart ministry is to highlight what everyday people do in their life to show their love for Jesus. Hopefully, these stories encourage Christians to have a stronger walk with The Lord and put their faith into action; and to show everyone what happens when The Lord enters your life.
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Do You Know Someone We Should Feature?
Do you know someone who is displaying a love of Jesus in their day-to-day life? If so, please share their story with us! You can email us at [email protected] or click here. We need their name and contact information in case we need to follow up. But this contact information is kept totally confidential and never appears on The Christian Heart.
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The Christian Heart app puts our latest story, as well as our 400 other inspirational stories and podcast episodes, right on your mobile device for easy access -- to encourage you with how people display their love for Jesus in their everyday lives. Now these stories are right at your fingertips, to read anytime, searchable among categories and easily shareable. Our free app can be downloaded today! If you've got an iPhone or iPad, The Christian Heart app is available at the App Store. If you've got an Android device, our app can be downloaded at Google Play.
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