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Sailing forward from an abusive past
"I saw that God had been showing me love through all those dark and dangerous years."
Throughout my childhood and marriage, I was the target for abuse. Sexual abuse from my father and physical abuse from my husband, both of whom I loved, were confusing and damaging. I felt hurt, angry, insecure, and guilty. This sense of despair engulfed me.
After many years, I left the marriage. Although I was free physically, I was lost mentally. I wanted God in my life, but I didn't feel worthy of Him. However, I read from the Bible often and knew that somewhere, there was an answer.
Little by little, through prayer, I started to see things more clearly. Then something wonderful happened that changed my whole outlook. I was introduced to Christian Science. This new way of thinking made me feel God's love pouring down on me. I started to realize that I am worthy of God's love. I understood at last that I am God's precious child, and that it is my divine right to be free from a past of hurt and wrong.
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December 7, 1998 issue
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To Our Readers
Russ Gerber
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YOUR LETTERS
with contributions from Elise L. Moore, Phyllis F. Milloy
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items of interest
with contributions from George Gilder, Pythia Peay
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God's economy: no risks no downturns
By John Quincy Adams III
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How I found the perfect job
By Carole Cooper
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Let's return to the manger
By Diana Davis Butler
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Healed, through prayer and fasting
By Donna P. Tsarnas
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Through the eyes of faith
Cynthia Clague
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If love is not returned
By Barbara Beth Whitewater
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Polishing rough diamonds in Oklahoma
By Kim Shippey
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I feel free!
Joan Sieber Ware
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Recovery from effects of a fall
Dorothy C. Rhea
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Children healed through prayer
Amy Phillips Winderl with contributions from Wendy West
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Pain and lumps in breast eliminated
Milly Lou Grove
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Prayer heals painful rash and injured wrist
Gertrude E. Myhre
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Sailing forward from an abusive past
Written for the Sentinel
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"... Love alone is Life"*
Gloria Donna Onyuru
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What changes and what doesn't
William E. Moody