"The only thing I want in life is to be known for loving Christ." -Kari Jobe
Hi! I'm Angie, a young woman striving to spread a perfect, beautiful Love story of redemption and salvation written by an amazing, Holy God. People tell me I'm too religious, that I take my faith too far, or that I'm weird for calling Jesus my best friend; however, at the end of the day, I'm living life all for HIS glory, not for those of this earthly world. (Galatians 1:10)
I was 11 years old and just living the average 6th-grade life. I attended a relatively small middle school, was always hanging out with my little group of friends, and was actively participating in dance classes and piano lessons.
I went out with my mom one day, and when I came home I felt sick to my stomach. My mom and I didn't think anything of it... we thought I was probably just sick. But little did we know that that day was the beginning to something life-changing.
Over the next few months, my stomach wasn't getting better. I was nauseous pretty much 24/7, but couldn't find any practical reason or cause for it. The days for me were becoming longer and harder, and I truly dreaded getting up every morning because I knew all I had ahead of me was a horrible sick feeling. I was having trouble eating, sleeping, and I even started falling behind a little bit in school. Looking back, I realize that I honestly started slipping into a slight depression at the age of 12.
About 9 months went by and we finally found the problem. An abundance of the digestive bacteria called H-pylori was in my stomach, making me sick. I took medication for about 3 weeks and the "infection" went away, but my symptoms stayed for quite some time. I ended up then suffering from chronic nausea.
I went out with my mom one day, and when I came home I felt sick to my stomach. My mom and I didn't think anything of it... we thought I was probably just sick. But little did we know that that day was the beginning to something life-changing.
Over the next few months, my stomach wasn't getting better. I was nauseous pretty much 24/7, but couldn't find any practical reason or cause for it. The days for me were becoming longer and harder, and I truly dreaded getting up every morning because I knew all I had ahead of me was a horrible sick feeling. I was having trouble eating, sleeping, and I even started falling behind a little bit in school. Looking back, I realize that I honestly started slipping into a slight depression at the age of 12.
About 9 months went by and we finally found the problem. An abundance of the digestive bacteria called H-pylori was in my stomach, making me sick. I took medication for about 3 weeks and the "infection" went away, but my symptoms stayed for quite some time. I ended up then suffering from chronic nausea.
So what does this all have to do with Jesus?
Through this experience that I now call my testimony, I truly began to realize that I couldn't possibly do this alone. I could hardly get out of bed by my own strength, and getting through the day was a physical and emotional challenge for me. I knew that I had to depend on someone who could never get tired or stray from me... and I knew that was Jesus Christ.
I remember making a conscious decision to live for Jesus one night, and I relentlessly started to pursue Him. I searched for Christian music and listened to it for hours... it became the only thing I listened to and was one of the biggest influences in growing in my walk with the Lord.
Worship music became my everything... worship and God's presence became my safe place. I had a particular love for Kari Jobe's music and attended her concert with my mom and a family friend in October 2017. I knew that night was going to be an encounter with the Creator, but what I didn't expect was to walk away with a healed stomach. God is a miracle-worker. And He is so excited to show you the miracles He can do in your life.
I remember making a conscious decision to live for Jesus one night, and I relentlessly started to pursue Him. I searched for Christian music and listened to it for hours... it became the only thing I listened to and was one of the biggest influences in growing in my walk with the Lord.
Worship music became my everything... worship and God's presence became my safe place. I had a particular love for Kari Jobe's music and attended her concert with my mom and a family friend in October 2017. I knew that night was going to be an encounter with the Creator, but what I didn't expect was to walk away with a healed stomach. God is a miracle-worker. And He is so excited to show you the miracles He can do in your life.
Where am I now?
Now, I study with Liberty University Online Programs working towards a Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education. I'm in pursuit of God's heart regarding biblical femininity and have a newfound passion for that and the ministry of homemaking. At my church, I am a worship leader, youth ministry intern, and a children's church teacher. I am an educator at a Christian daycare center in my town, teaching and caring for children from infancy through Pre-K.
I stay connected to my community and church family through fellowship events, small groups, and simple get-togethers, as well as serving on the planning committee for my state's March for Life event.
My dream is to become a worship leader and travel the world singing of God's radical Love; to have chains broken and strongholds bow to Jesus under the sound of my voice as I lead God's people to His Throne Room. Even beyond that, the true longing of my heart is to glorify God simply in my home as a wife and a mother.
I stay connected to my community and church family through fellowship events, small groups, and simple get-togethers, as well as serving on the planning committee for my state's March for Life event.
My dream is to become a worship leader and travel the world singing of God's radical Love; to have chains broken and strongholds bow to Jesus under the sound of my voice as I lead God's people to His Throne Room. Even beyond that, the true longing of my heart is to glorify God simply in my home as a wife and a mother.