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Lynn J Simpson's avatar

Shame sure is a love stealer. Your story resonated with me, and I see how shame may still imprison me. But you have pointed to the way out of that prison of fear and shame. The "truth of the gospel; that Jesus died for my sins and purchased me on the Cross to give me an eternal future with Him." Amen!

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Donna Bucher's avatar

Thank you, Lynn for your kind words. I praise God this post resonated with you! Shame still plagues me from time to time, but the difference now is, it no longer holds power in my life. I cling to my Savior and His love!

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Joanne Viola's avatar

Donna, I am so sorry for what you have experienced and felt over the years. But I am grateful the Lord is redeeming it all as you use it to help others find freedom in Christ. He has given you such a compassionate heart and that comes across in every word, and in your tone of voice. May you continue to feel and walk in His grace and freedom!

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Donna Bucher's avatar

Joanne, thank you for reading my article and for your kind words. I am learning everything we encounter is for our good and the work of conforming us to the image of Christ. God has been faithful, and the more I trust Him, the more I realize there really are no wrong roads on our Christian journey.

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Kristine Amundrud's avatar

Keep walking in the truth, dear friend! This post is a great reminder of who we are in Christ. You are loved and chosen!

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Donna Bucher's avatar

Thank you, sweet friend, you bless me always. Amen, may we walk in the true, blood bought freedom of Christ!

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George Christian Ortloff's avatar

I literally found freedom in a prison cell, a peace that defies understanding, and new life as the child of God I was created to be. Praise the Lord, and thank you.

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Donna Bucher's avatar

George, I rejoice to know that God set you free in a prison cell. AMEN, that He pursued you there and redeemed your life to be used for His glory! Looking forward to what you have to share on Substack!

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George Christian Ortloff's avatar

This is a wonderful post. Thank you.

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Donna Bucher's avatar

Praise God it resonated with you, George!

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Kimberly Phinney's avatar

🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

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