.A Local Family Was Burned Out Of Their Home Right Before Thanksgiving

The man and woman both were afflicted and unable to work--they still had bills to pay and a child to care for--So We Stepped In

I wrote a letter to the editor of our local paper and began collecting donations

Thanks To All The Support From Our Community We Gave Them A Nice Check Just Before Christmas

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Dear Freeman Family:

This card can not thank you enough. Thank you for caring so much about our family to help us out. We were not sure how we were going to get through all of this, but you and your family has shown us how. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts.

Sincerely, Jeanie, Chris, and Bradley Williams

Lisa: THANK YOU FOR LOVE GIFT

Thank you for the money that you sent us. Thank you for all your love and care over us my sister during our time of need. Things are not okay at all here in Zimbabwe. I really wish we could move out right now. Thank you for offering to stay with us, l really wish it was that easy my sister. Keep on praying for us and our situation so that the Lord can take over. We have now become desperate with the way things are here. The few that is there is so so expensive. l have never seen anything like this my sister. l am sure this is how tribulation will be. Surely l do not want to remain behind at all l want to be at rapture. Bye for now my sister before the power goes off. l want you to get this e-mail so much. l will come and write you again. Thank you for being my sister. Thank you for
showing us the love of our Lord Jesus Christ. l am going to buy the so much needed food for us with the
money.

-Your sister Lillian

Lisa, COMPLIMENT ON ARTICLE

I wanted to thank you for the interview, it was great getting to share my heart and the ways God is choosing to use my life. I also loved hearing your heart and the great things God is doing in you and through you, it was such an encouragement! I grow more and more excited to see God do great things in this world.

Dave www.youareloved.com GET FREE BUTTONS to show others you love them!

Update: Lisa:

Great job on the article you wrote about me and what I do through You Are Loved. And thank you for your ministry in helping spread what God is doing! Thanks so much, Dave

Dear Lisa: COMPLIMENT ON ARTICLE

I read Willie McQueen’s story on your website and found it very moving. I searched your site; however, I didn’t see any contact information for Willie. Would you happen to have a mailing address or email address for Willie. I am interested in writing to him to tell him how touching and motivating his story is. I thank you in advance for your help!

April D. Graham, Senior Associate, NetCo Investments, Inc.

Dear Lisa & John: ANSWERED PRAYER & DELIVERANCE

Thanks, friends for writing and praying. I think I HAVE been devoured...I've been reduced to an exhausted shell. However, the Lord has never abandoned me. The Enemy has persuaded me that I am unacceptable to be around, which has resulted in my becoming a recluse; but I will take your advice and ignore him and get back into fellowship. After all, there is worse than being uncomfortable around people! Thanks for your continued prayers. God Bless.

-Carl

Dear Lisa: 10-2-07 WRITING CLASS

I received your WRITING 101 class via email, and have went over the material. I wouldn't say I've 'digested' what I've read at this point, but I'm impressed. Thank you so much!

-Lois Gehl

Dear Lisa, 9-20-07 COMPLIMENT ON WEBSITE

The website, "A Time 2 Heal" is awesome, and I have been enjoying reading the testimonies of those healed and delivered. I am also happy that you and Melissa have a great mother-daughter relationship.

I need to tell you, when I was little, I was hyperactive, angry, defiant, on Ritalin. When I prayed to receive Jesus when I was 7, those behaviors largely disappeared. I was more obedient and calmer. However, the devil got started just about right away, striking doubt into my heart. My question is: can a person pray to receive Christ, but need to have a separate event of having a baptism of the Holy Spirit? I grew up believing that one receives the Holy Spirit at the same time as becoming a Christian.

It has taken me years to rebuild my faith and I have more questions, but I'll ask some more in subsequent emails. Thanks again for responding to God's call and setting up a website that gives hope to others. You are precious.

-Christy

Lisa's Response: Yes, there are actually three baptism's listed in the Bible, all are separate from receiving Christ. The baptism of John, the baptism of remission of sins--turning from sins. The water baptism Jesus demonstrated as a sample that he was transformed. And the laying on of hands, for the baptism of the Holy Spirit with evidence of speaking in tongues as indicated in Acts 1.

Dear Lisa, 8-29-07 COMPLIMENT ON ARTICLE

I read the article "Making Beautiful Music" about my daughter Helen McGarr on your website and really enjoyed it!

-Wendy McGarr

Dear Mrs. Freeman 8-16-07 PORN & INCEST

You don't know me but I happened to cross your website as I was searching for something in relating to Christian divorce relating to my husband who was a minister and had gotten heavy into porn, incest, and also child porn without my knowledge on the child porn and incest. This has happened in the last year and now he is serving 10 years in prison for this. I am struggling with the issue over divorce and what the Bible seems to say about it.

If you could help me in this and point me to others views on the subject I would greatly appreciate it. I have talked to a counselor about all this and also my minister of the church that I go to. Thanks,

Judy

Hi Lisa: 9-6-07 HELPFUL WEBSITE

I'm 41, accepted Christ in 1992, but have struggled with many issues for a very long time. I'm in my 4th Marriage and honestly I'm tired of running around the mountain looking for everything under the sun (son) to help me feel better. I've done YEARS of therapy & counseling. I have been searching & searching for a Pastoral Counselor in my area, but where I live the Dalton Store is our mall. I too, like you love to write and I have been working on a book about my trials & tribulations as well as certain healing that the Lord has brought into my life in many areas. I guess I'm just so frustrated at times that I have so far to go and so little help to get there. I know, that Jesus can heal me from my addictions to tobacco & pain killers, because he has taken away over time, my desires for alcohol, affairs, cocaine, and other things, but I still feel frustrated & feel like something is really missing inside of me. I understand all to well that this too can be caused because of codependency issues that I still struggle with, but man..... Some days I just feel like crying & giving up! More often than not, it's just too easy to take the pills & feel better for a little while, than to fight the urge and deal with whatever issues are making me feel the way I do. I've been on the internet for hours & days looking for some kind of Christian guidance, help, understanding, something, anything... I honestly feel that the closest I've even come is in finding your website.... I just wanted to say Thanks for being brave & honest and thank you for your prayers!

-Dawn

Lisa, 8-7-07 HEALING

you sent an email to me last January 07 and I have kept it greatly appreciate reading it and knowing that you have been praying for me. Please accept my apologies for not replying before now. My left shoulder, even tho much limited, has not been as much a hindrance. thanks to you all for your prayers.

-Eric

Lisa: 7-31-07 SNICKERS & PET THERAPY

Thanks for participating in the TDI test on Sunday. Snickers is a great dog. Good luck to you in your many adventures.

-Tammy Bartz, Therapy Dogs International Evaluator

Hey, Lisa! 7-30-07 INSPIRING ARTICLE

Thought you’d enjoy this mail.

Susie Shellenberger, Editor (Brio Magazine/Focus On The Family)

I was so excited to read the article about Helen McGarr, the flautist, in you August issue! I'm all for modern Christian music, and I love reading your articles on contemporary singers, but sometimes classical music gets pushed to the side. I know some teens think hymns and classical songs are boring, but that is not true! I love to play them on my viola and piano - they are a beautiful and inspiring way to praise God.

God Bless!
Bethany Wagner from Beaverton, Oregon

Hello. 7-23-07 AWESOME BOOK

My name is Aimee and I also live in Owosso. The place that I work has a stack of your book "Run For Your Life". They give them out to clients. I took the book home and read it in two days. I enjoy reading books about real life. I finished this book and was wondering if any more books from the series have come out. If they have where could I buy them at? I think it is great that you shared all the troubles you had when you were on the run. I could barely breath during some of the parts. I haven't actually read a book in a couple of years, not since the David Peltzer series came out. Thank you for helping me open up another book.

Aimee

Lisa: 7-22-07 PANIC ATTACKS

Hi my name is Tiffany and i am a single mom of 2 children. I just started experiencing panic attacks. I am so afraid to leave the house. I saw your website online. I am a christian to. What did you do to tackle your fears and panic. I need a help from someone who knows what i am going threw. Thank you for your time.

-Tiffany

Dear Sister Lisa: 6-25-07 AFRICAN AID

Its so cold here.l am sure these days will be the days with the lowest temperatures this winter.Its so cold.Thank you so much for the flu medicine and Zinc tablets that you sent us my sister. We so much needed them my sister.Thank you for you love and
care over us my sister.Thank you for being my sister.

-Lillian Madiya--Zimbabwe Africa

Hi Lisa, 5-21-07 VERY GOOD BOOK

I got your book! I started reading it yesterday. I am about half way through it. I really like it. Thank you so much for signing it also. Some of the things that you write about, I can relate to. Very good book! It will be helpful in ministering to the younger girls that I help out.

-Jackie

Hi Lisa, 4-25-07 PET THERAPY/ ANSWER TO PRAYER

I really feel like you are an answer to my prayers - over 1,700 miles away. How could you not be? Let me explain...

My grandma will turn 89 on April 6th - we share the same birthday. Last weekend she was told that she was going to have to move to Pleasant View nursing home, from Rose Garden assisted living in Owosso. I prayed that God would only let her go to the nursing home if it were his will, so when it turned out that that is where she was going this weekend, I was okay with it. I have complete security in knowing that God is in control and I know that this is His will for her, though I had no idea why. She seemed to be happy at Rose Garden - I couldn't see how a nursing home could be a better option for her, but God knows best. As it turned out, she sounds like she absolutely loves Pleasant View. My aunt visited her today and found her playing a game of kickball with a bunch of other residents in their wheel chairs. She said she was laughing her head off. Amazing. God is soooo amazing.

So how/why did I find you? I was just ordering some flowers from my own company, to send to my grandma, and it occurred to me that I didn't have her new mailing address yet. No problem, I figured a simple Google search would take care of that. So, I searched for the nursing home and your website was the first result on Google. I am ecstatic to see that you visit the nursing home every week with your little dog! I had 2 therapy dogs at one time, and visited nursing homes with them. They have both since died, but they were so wonderful and the residents, at the nursing homes, loved them. I think I got more out of it than the residents did. It was so amazing to see how much a simple visit; a simple smile; a simple pet of a dog's head; could mean to these people. Tears would come to their eyes, and memories would pour from their mouths, about pets they had in the past. So I have a special request for you. The next time you are at Pleasant View, could you be soooo kind as to visit my grandma for me? Her name is Anne Moberg. I have been praying that Christian women will come along side of her and will show her the love that Jesus has for her. She is a very humble and sweet lady with a good heart. She is cheerful and a joy. I don't even know for sure if you are a Christian, but I have a feeling that you are, because God led me to you at this perfect moment.

Thank you for all you do and for sharing your story with children-- that is awesome and powerful. If you do see my grandma, please tell her that her granddaughter in Wyoming is thinking of her and loves her.

-April Poley

Dear Lisa: 11-15-06 WEBSITE ENCOURAGED THIS SINGLE MOM

I was searching online for what materials and resources are out there for the abused single mother and I came across your website. My heart sank. I thought all my work for the past fifteen years was for nothing. God gently guided me back to your works online to read more about your writing. Now I feel encouraged.

God has helped me raise my daughter, who was diagnosed with Tourette's Syndrome , O. C. D. and ADHD when she was seven. We were on our own after I ended my marriage to an abusive husband who sounds a lot like the boy in what I read (First Chapter) from your book: Run For Your Life. I also felt a need to write of my experiences and try to help those who are still going through the nightmare we have suffered. I recently lost a friend and her 15 year-old daughter, both were shot by an abusive husband. The need is out there and I am very glad you are doing all you are for God's Kingdom!

I will continue to write the book, I promised God, to help others "run for their lives" and how they can get help. I also hitchhiked across a few states with him when I was 18, from Illinois to Denver in 1984, so I know what the night feels like when it's all around you and your only hope seems to lie in the man with you and the headlights streaming by.

Psalm 4:8

May I put your information about your books and website into the Resources Section for others to find? I have a website ( http://hometown.aol.com/angilwytr/AngelWryterParentsNews.html ) but I really need to update it. I'm not much of a speaker, so I can point them to you.

Again, thank you for the encouragement your ministry brings and may God bless and keep you and your family safe, healthy and happy!

Jeremiah 29:11

In His love,

Sheryl L. Knapp

Castle Rock, Colorado

Dear Lisa: 10-16-06 TRUE STORY TOUCHES HEART

Just wanted to pass along this note of thanks from Jessica (the girl trapped
in her car underwater). She really loved the story!
Betsy Kohn--editor @ Guideposts Sweet 16

Betsy,
I received the magazines and your right everything looks so great.
Please let Lisa know that I am very pleased, and everyone else who was a
part of putting it all together. Thank you again for
the experience and hopefully this magazine will at least reach one person!

Jessica Jaffre

READ STORY "TRAPPED UNDER WATER"

Lisa: 10-15-06 AFTER LIVE TV INTERVIEW

It was so great to meet you and your family last night.
The show was spectacular! You did an awesome job!

You are so beautiful. Your spirit is so wonderful.
Melissa is beautiful too and I can't wait for her to
talk to other teens.

Again, I thank you for all you do and for who you are.
Have a great day! God Bless.

-Sheri -Talk Show Host

Dear Lisa: 10-10-06 TAKE A BITE OUT OF ABUSE

"Take A Bite Out Of Abuse" sounds absolutely incredible, and we will be sending the word out to a number of people that I think might be interested in working along with you on that.

In the meantime, we thank God for you and know He’s going to bless you because of what you’re going to do.

In His Love,

Charles and Frances Hunter www.cfhunter.org

Thank you Lisa & John Freeman! 10-9-06 HEALING

My name is Ethel L. Buchanan. I was surfing around the Internet trying to find Women’s Ministries and Youth Ministries about a year ago, and found “A Time To Heal Ministry”. I was entering a season of my life where I needed someone to talk to, and to confide in about many issues in my life. I looked at the website of John and Lisa Freeman who founded this ministry. Looking at the format of the website, the content and just the faces of these two dedicated people made me feel I had known them a long time, and I had never met them yet.

I began to click around on the website and read many interesting articles and projects that the Freeman’s were engaged in. Lisa’s ministry is to those who need healing in the mind, heart, soul and body. I found myself wanting to click on everything at once, because I could relate to so many of the comments that others had left on her website. As I browsed through the many accomplishments of this awesome woman, I continued to read how she gave glory to God for everything she had been through and how God gave her strength and courage to press on through each adversity.

Her testimony encouraged me and just the fact that so many others had logged onto her website with testimonies of what Lisa’s website and ministry has done for them, gave me the courage to make a decision. I emailed Lisa with a testimony of my own. She emailed me back right away and asked for permission to use my testimony on her website. Nothing at all selfish about this woman of God She shares in your sorrow and shares in your joy. I had some pressing needs in my life at one point and she and her family bonded together to assist me in every way they were able, and I don’t mean just one time either. She even sent me a copy of her book “Run For Your Life” in which she describes her life as a teenager on the run. This is an awesome story, she hides nothing in this book. She called me from time to time to find out how I was doing. We talked about each others family, ministry, our health etc. For me it was like chatting with a blood sister. Her daughter sent me a picture she drew for me. To this day she still emails me at least once a week to check on me.

Is Lisa’s life just PERFECT? Is her family PERFECT? No, but the God they serve is perfect and they are living what they preach. What I’m saying is that this woman of God has issues in her own life that truly demand attention just as we all do. But her ministry is important to her and the work of God takes first place. Anyone who views her website and takes time to look and read it, will see the many churches and organizations that request her for speaking engagements, people who write to her thanking her for her help whether with prayer, counseling etc. The stages and seasons of our lives take time to be torn down, to hurt; and they take time to be built back up, to heal. God has given Lisa Freeman and her family actually, the gift of healing in so many ways. Whether it’s a kind word or deed, whether it’s from her or her husband, or one of the children, or just a short paragraph on a wonderful website, A Time To Heal Ministry is taking the Internet by storm. From your first contact with them; you are ready to take the band aid off your scars in life, and you find yourself HEALED! Thank You,
Ethel L. Buchanan - St. Louis, MO

Founder & President:

-Feeling Words Inc.

-G.L.A.D. (God's Ladies Against Drugs)

Lisa: 10-3-06 AWESOME ARTICLE

Thank you so much for the magazines. Lindsay's article "She's a Hit" is really good. My husband and I are honored that God chose us to be her parents. Thanks again!
-The Cissell Family

Lisa, WRITING

You are simply amazing! I am so blessed to have a writer who can track people down and turn around stories so quickly! -Todd Hertz, editor Ignite Your Faith

Lisa, ENCOURAGING ARTICLE

I loved the article you wrote about the Drive Safe Team! Your such a good writer. People keep telling me I should write a book, maybe I can employ you as the writer if the girls ever give me one moments from their busy schedule to do so. -Winnie, Grandma of www.drivesafesigns.com

Hi Lisa: 9-19-06 WRITING

I saw your story on Kelly Clark for Brio, our sister mag. Wow! We’d love to run a shortened version of it in Breakaway as well. -Jeremy Jones, editor Breakaway

Dear Lisa: 7-9-2006 AMAZING ARTICLE

I just wanted to follow up with you on the wonderful article you did on our son, Chris "SK8ter Boi". We have had e-mails and visits from people all around the country. I must tell you that a family actually came out of their way, flew into Atlanta and drove to Chattanooga just so their daughter, who receives the Sweet 16 magazine, and their son, who is a skater, could meet and skate with Chris.

He has now moved the skate shop to a new location, larger and more visible! Chris took the ACT and scored 30. He will be attending Middle College in the fall at Chattanooga State. When he graduates in two years he will have a high school diploma and an associates degree. All classes are college level and he has chosen the honor program.

Thank you again for your time and this great article that we will always love and cherish.

In Him,

Glenn and Jan Neyman

Lisa, WEBSITE

It never ceases to amaze me at how God works in our lives and is doing so all the time. (Without any help from us I must say). For the past few months a lot of changes have taken place in my life and I have been questioning whether or not I was heading in the right direction ( let me rephrase--in the "God direction"). I was once again struggling with the indecision that sometimes seems to flood my life, and God led me to your site, A Time 2 Heal Ministries. After inquiring about a book on Divorce, I was blessed with much more than the answer I was seeking. God had a bigger plan ( He always does!) he blessed me with a new friend (Lisa) and prayer partner. After sharing a few personal things and some prayer, God let me know (through Lisa) that I was on the right track, to speak it, and know it, and Joy would come. I was so blessed to have had the chance to come across your website and to have the chance, although miles apart to be blessed with Gods words from your lips and a new friend--Thank You, Lisa--- God Bless you and may you prosper in all things according to Gods plan...

Prayers and blessings Debbie Montroy

Hi Elisabeth, INSPIRING ARTICLE

I recently read your article Just One Look at Christian Women Today. Thank you for speaking out on this issue. It has been in the closet far too long, especially in Christian circles. Unfortunately, I think it may be more common than we realize. My heart's desire is to see people set free from this addition. It is a difficult issue, but one that can destroy marriages and lives. Keep up the great work you are doing.

Brenda

Lisa: WEBSITE

I just found your web site after typing "how to heal from an abusive marriage" in the search area on MSN.

Wow!

I just wanted to say, "bless you" for your work.

-michelle

Thank you Elisabeth and John: TESTIMONY

I read your testimony Lisa and it’s WONDERFUL, so I may put up a

testimonies page and put a link to your web site

Bless you in your work against porn. It’s such a terrible addiction but God is SO MUCH bigger and for him to smash porn, is nothing. He’s just waiting on His people to rise up and be vessels!

Blessings in Jesus name,

Shelley Lubben-- click on her name to check out her site...

I just thank God for your website. I found it about 2 weeks ago and I visit it from time to time and read your testimonies. I can identify with part of your testimony because I have been married twice. Both marriages and divorces were very painful for me. I have read and reread Jeremiah's testimony also. I have a friend with bipolar so it just encourages me to believe God for this persons healing. Your husband's testimony is great also. May God bless your website to reach millions of people so they can be healed and set free.

I just had to contact the person who wrote this story! The similarities between us for this past year is just too -- for lack of a better word--weird! It had to be God that sent this to me! Buffy Cathers of Trenton, Oh Read Full Story

Hi, I'm an 18 year old Baptist preacher and I just visited your site a time2heal and liked it. Thanks a lot and may the Lord bless, Bro. Jeremy Farley VIEW HIS SITE @ http://jeremyfarley.freewebspace.com

I thank you for replying back so quickly. I really felt touched by your quick answer, when I asked for prayer. Pedro

There are so many hurting sisters. But what an encouragement to know that you are touching lives of people you haven't even met. Thanks for your openness in sharing your life. Annette

I marvel at what God is doing in your family! It is so good to see and hear the testimonies of God's love and faithfulness manifested in people's lives— a perfect counterpoint to all the bad news that's out there, especially on the Web!

You have done a marvelous job with the redesign of your website and I just wanted to extend a helping hand to you in regards to your web design, free of charge. Graphic Artist, Terry Smelker

I am excited about all the links you have to different sites where I can submit my writing. I'm also thrilled about all the competitions. I certainly plan on getting my stuff out there.

I read your story on Christian Women Today. As I was reading your story, I was looking at myself and my marriage in the mirror.

I will never forget in January of 2002 when I found out that not only was my husband looking at forbidden sites but he was also going to massage parlors. When I found out my whole world collapsed!

It has been three years now and I am still not over it. My husband claims that he is not doing anything, but in the back of my mind I still question him and his honesty. We have gone to counseling and we attend church on a regular basis. We also started praying together but I can not seem to bring myself to forgive him.

I really want to trust and believe in my husband again, but it is so hard. My husband and I were separated for at least a year during this time. We lived in separate households. We moved back in together in November 2003. I thought I was ready but I guess I was not because I still harbor bitterness.

I am desperately seeking help not only for my marriage but for me. I am constantly sick with chest pains and headaches. I have been to doctor after doctor and I have been told that nothing is wrong with me, so this just leads me to believe that it must be emotional.

Thank you Lisa for your prayers. God knows when to send a word of encouragement. On Wednesday night I discovered that my husband is looking at these sites again. He told me that he does not literally type in the URL address; he states that he gets all of these pop-ups and one night out of curiosity he clicked on it. I am really devastated right now. I ask that you please keep me in your prayers. He admitted that he has a problem and he wants us to work out our marriage but I just do not know what to do

I am praying and asking God for guidance. I am like God where are you and why haven't you answered me. All I keep hearing is "be still".

I am still doing the things that God has called me to do not missing a beat. The devil thought he would destroy my spirit but NOT SO! I have started this women's group (it has been in the making for a long time) and we have been doing community outreach activities.

I took two vacation days off from work preparing for today. We delivered 200 bags of candy and flowers to homeless women and tomorrow we will deliver 100 flowers to women at the assisted living center for Mother's Day.

We have booked a hotel for the next 6 months. I believe that God is calling women to a whole new level. I know that God has His hand on this ministry and I know that some exciting things are going to come.

There is so much more than I am conveying in this email but God has called me to do this ministry and I have been knowing for years and not walking in my calling. So, no matter what the enemy throws my way I refuse to get sidetracked this time, I am moving forward full force!

And to answer your question, yes, you may share my story with others. I want to help in anyway I can.

Lisa, I want to thank you for your prayers and being an CYBERSPACE FRIEND. I love you and appreciate you.

I did find your testimony helpful, sometimes it seems a powerful one to share with one’ (my) teenage daughter, but they are living in a different society than I was, and I feel it is important for her as well as others to read about what can happen.

And as for me, as I shared I went through a divorce after 21 years, and found myself struggling for financial help as well as continued spiritual help, reading your testimony does let someone no matter what they’ve been through see that God takes care of us!!! Yes, I have looked at more of your website and I am pleased with it, and pray that God will continue to use you and your family.

As I also mentioned, I’m still struggling with facing the children’s father in court, it is just simple hearings for non support and support increases, but when sometimes you think of it, its not suppose to be that way, and as a mother that is living for the Lord, I still have to teach my children that they do love their father, and that can only come by the Grace of God.

My children now are 8, 15 and 20 – so in the almost 4 years of their father’s absence in the home, they have struggled as well, but they do know the Lord as their Savior. Their father is a Christian man that fell by the wayside and hurt their children deeply as well as myself, but we do know he hurt the Lord as well.

So we as Christians can fall too, but with the helps of many ministries, including what your web has to offer, we can “Press On” .

I know the darts will still be thrown our way, to try and hurt us and make us stumble, so please continue to pray for my children and myself.

I did some more visiting today – on your site. I don’t get on here much. I read about Brian!! I’m so touched by “your miracle child” and his testimony in Change of Heart – He is in our prayers, as well as you and your family.

Thank you so very much for your wonderfully prompt and caring reply to my question about OCD: that is Christian compassion indeed. Much appreciated.

I am not on any medication for my OCD. I was prescribed an SSRI some years ago but decided not to take it due to problems with drugs and alcohol that I suffered very badly from in my pre-Christian days, and which made me ill, scaring me off medication for life.

My OCD has actually improved beyond all measure since I became a Christian, and could be said to be residual; but it's still debilitating. It's interesting what you said about thoughts being what the Enemy most likes to attack, because it's when my thoughts are negative towards other people that I find myself being subject to unwanted unpleasant thoughts, almost as if I've given the Enemy permission to invade my mind. Then I become so angry, and on occasion I blame God, when it's my fault for being negative in the first place. Also, I can be very lax when it comes to putting on the full armor of God, which as you so rightly point is paramount when it comes to keeping our minds free from attack.

Your words were very consoling, thank you, and I will return to Ephesians 6 forthwith: I'd earlier read something at another site to the effect that OCD is a punishment for failing faith, but couldn't agree with that as Biblical, given that I'd suffered far worse from OCD prior to becoming a Christian. Moreover I've always been of the school that God Himself keeps us as His Word promises and will never fail nor forsake us. And that He understands our weaknesses and forgives us when they get the better of us and we behave badly. I'm sure you agree with me?

Dear Lisa: 10-10-06 TAKE A BITE OUT OF ABUSE

"Take A Bite Out Of Abuse" sounds absolutely incredible, and we will be sending the word out to a number of people that I think might be interested in working along with you on that.

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