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Pastor's Kid who grew up in the Metro-Detroit area
Saved as a child and attended Bible college
Married since 1987 with 3 college age daughters
Lived in San Diego for 12 years and now lives in Troy, Michigan
Loves talking about Jesus and all He has done for me
Saved as a child and attended Bible college
Married since 1987 with 3 college age daughters
Lived in San Diego for 12 years and now lives in Troy, Michigan
Loves talking about Jesus and all He has done for me
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I was born in Detroit and grew up in a loving pastor’s home. I have been a Christian for as long as I can remember. However, my faith was not an active, reality altering faith. Truthfully, I did not have any power, peace or joy. I had absolutely no display of any Fruit of the Spirit. There was nothing about my existence which reflected a loving, powerful, life-giving God. Nor was I drawing people to Christ.
Practically speaking, I delegated God to the backseat of my life and made my own decisions. I regularly checked in with Him (after all, I was a “good Christian,") with a problem or list of recommendations for fixing my family.
Honestly, I probably did more harm than good attracting people to Christ. I imagine Satan and his demons discussed damaging God’s reputation. I wouldn't be surprised if he said, “No need to do anything, Keli will be there... let her do her thing." There was nothing about me that reflected God’s heart.
Bottom line, my faith wasn't working for me. I was harsh, judgmental, had absolutely zero compassion for people. I was arrogant, closed minded and I believed I knew everything I needed to know about God. Let's just say I wasn't exactly the “life of the potluck."
Bottom line, my faith wasn't working for me. I was harsh, judgmental, had absolutely zero compassion for people. I was arrogant, closed minded and I believed I knew everything I needed to know about God. Let's just say I wasn't exactly the “life of the potluck."
Even though I grew up in a very safe and loving home and was incredibly blessed with my childhood, I still managed to make poor choices and eventually ended up so broken I went to bed for 2 ½ years in a black pit of anxiety and depression. I was sunken and submerged in complete hopelessness and I felt totally alone – I saw absolutely no way out.
I viewed salvation as God's way of saving me from Hell, but victory was not to come until after death. I planned on suffering through the rest of my life on this earth. Unfortunately those around me also suffered, since I wasn't exactly a fountain of laughter and joy during that season of my life.
But, beneath all the harshness and judgement, was a broken woman in desperate need of the touch of a loving Father. When I finally got to the point of removing myself from the driver’s seat and giving God the wheel, He showed up in a miraculous way that changed everything. Not surprisingly, He did not need me to tell Him how to do it.
After spending 12 years in San Diego, I currently live in Troy, MI with my husband of 30 years, Jeff, and our 3 college aged daughters, Amber, Kierstin and Celeste. We also have a host of dogs, cats, fish and a hamster, which makes for a full and loving home. After all, nothing feels quite like coming home to an excited puppy jumping at your feet.
P.S. In the spirit of complete disclosure, the cats couldn’t care less when I come home.
P.S. In the spirit of complete disclosure, the cats couldn’t care less when I come home.
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