Ransomed and Redeemed

I never thought that I would want a tattoo. I always told myself that I would never get one.... Why am I now seriously considering getting one. I am always looking for new ways for people to ask me about Jesus.... Should I have a shirt made up? A button? Thinking to myself about how God has called me to help spread His Word to the dark world, a thought dawned on me... Get it inked.

Ive been living my Faith Out Loud recently this past year. I was kicked off the Christianity "sidelines" God basically said... enough with the listening... it is time to do something. Share your story. Share the story of your redemption... Off I went. Sure, I am a friendly person, but speaking to crowds? Admitting that I was addicted to sex? I think not! But God had other plans. I shared my story through 707 (www.sevenoseven.com) and immediatly I became a mentor. I have led a lifegroup for the past year, and now God is calling me elsewhere..... Where you ask? Only He knows. This blog is the Beginning.

Anyways, back to the tattoo.... Do I get a Fish? A cross? No- I thought of Ransomed and Redeemed... Ransomed by the blood of Christ, shed for my sins, and Redeemed to the woman that God intended me to be. His Daughter. His precious child. Have I gotten the tattoo yet... No. But I am planning on it soon.


I love people's reactions when they find out how hardcore about my faith I am... It's priceless. Your a Christian? What??? Yes, I am a Christian. I believe that the world was created in 7 days, and that we did not evolve from monkeys... (Side note... Ask me sometime to hear about the time I took the kids to the History museum and when Stephanie saw the Evolution display.. hee hee) I can see the wheels in people's heads turning.. Oh so you hate me for (fill in the blank) Boom. Opportunity to witness... No, I dont hate you. I was broken, battered and rotten once. Jesus Loved me. Jesus calls us to hold a light for HIM to the darkened world.

John 12:46
I have come as a light to shine in this dark world, so that all who put their trust in me will no longer remain in the dark.

I am glad not to be in the Dark anymore... I am no longer searching for sexual fufillment, I am not trying to people please, and I dont care what anyone thinks about me. I am glad that I have been rescued from my life of SIN.

Anyways... Back to Hating and Judging.

I will not judge anyone for what they do.

What does God say about judging?

Matthew 7: 1-5 (NLT)

“Do not judge others, and you will not be judged. ² For you will be treated as you treat others. The standard you use in judging is the standard by which you will be judged.³ “And why worry about a speck in your friend’s eye when you have a log in your own? ⁴ How can you think of saying to your friend, ‘Let me help you get rid of that speck in your eye,’ when you can’t see past the log in your own eye? ⁵ Hypocrite! First get rid of the log in your own eye; then you will see well enough to deal with the speck in your friend’s eye.


I am not perfect. I struggle every day. I wish that I could be in God's Holy Hampster (ie: put me in a plastic ball and let everything go on around me) God's grace is new every single day. Sure- I may think bad things and sometimes even say them... But one thing that I am learning is: I will be held accountable for my words, and actions


"Nothing in all creation is hidden from God. Everything is naked and exposed before his eyes, and he is the one to whom we are accountable" Hebrews 4:13 (NLT)

God is an amazing God who is the only one that can HEAL YOU! He sent his SON to die for you.... How are you living for HIM?

Dear Lord

Thank you for another day here on earth to be a soldier in your army. I am grateful for every blessing today that you have given me. Thank you for rescuing me, from my darkened pit, and redeeming me. Thank you for kicking me off the Christianity sidelines. Though its scary sometimes, I walk by Faith, and not by sight. I know that whatever and wherever I go, You will be with me. You are my protector, and my King. Thank you for sending Jesus to save me.

Love, Your Precious Daughter




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