Last week, God gave me the opportunity to go to Table Rock Freedom Center in Branson, MO. It is a 12 month Christ-centered residential program for "women overcoming life controlling issues." In other words, addictions.
It is tempting to think about people in those situations as "troubled" or "having problems." And that that somehow makes them different.
Actually, I did find them different. They are honest.
Lyn is fully present in the moment whether speaking to a crowd or to one person.
Lyn has the proven ability to say, share or ask where many would gloss over, over-generalize or not go. Lyn is clear and forthright when sharing about her self, without pretense and is not ambiguous about her past, its impact or the hope and healing that she has experienced.
She always takes a person to the truth that God loves them, and reminds them that their past and present struggles do not change that. She gently, but clearly and directly shares the truth with them and deposits them at the foot of the cross so they can see their Savior, not her.
I feel like I sat at Jesus’ feet and heard from Him.
You were funny, articulate, engaging, as well as transparent. Your message resonated with so many of our women, and I love how you wove both Biblical stories and your own personal experiences throughout.
Marci Kitowski