|
| |
Uncuffed
| |
|
Though most people can sympathize with those in prison, I also have empathy. When I was much younger, I got into racketeering and bank fraud. Being incarcerated for five and a half years in federal prison was rough, but it could have been much worse. I was lucky enough to get into a drug and alcohol program and got out early for good behavior. I did not like being in jail, but it did help to change my whole thought process. Before I went to jail, I was a lukewarm Christian, but when you get knocked down and have your roughest moments, you find Jesus. I gave my life to Christ while I was in middle school, but I didn’t truly walk in the fullness of what God had for me until I went to jail....
|
|
|
|
|
| |
Serving Patients With Compassion
| |
|
I always had nursing in the back of my mind as a career, but I chose a different major in college. After receiving a bachelors degree, I wondered what I would do. My husband and I brainstormed my next step, but nursing kept tugging at my heart. I was nervous because I'd have to go back to school and basically start over; then once I became a nurse, I'd be liable for lives. As I searched my heart and prayed with my husband for answers, some doors started to open. The confirmation came when my husband, like a Nike ad, said "Just do it, what do you have to lose!" So I did. I went to school, got my second degree in nursing and I've been a nurse now for six years. I've worked in different units: some where the loss is significant like the ICU units and some not as critical. But the Cardiovascular ICU for heart babies is where God touched me the most....
|
|
|
|
|
| |
Download Our Free App
| |
|
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.
|
|
|
|
|
| |
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.
|
|
|
|
| |
Please Tell Others About The Christian Heart Ministry
| |
|
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.
|
|
|
|
|
