September 20th in 2008 was a Sunday. I was in Denver at the ACFW (
American Christian Fiction Writers) conference. The final session had ended, and I was standing against a wall, waiting for the room to clear so I could follow everyone out. You see, I suffered from six different chronic illnesses and relied on a cane, which slowed my pace. I didn't want to be in the way. Hence my location. As I stood watching people file by, a dear woman named Ruth approached me. We talked briefly, and then she took my hand and said, "Come with me--I want my daughter to pray for you."
Her daughter, Brandilyn Collins, is a beautiful, vivacious, talented,
busy Christian author, and I did NOT want to bother her. But Ruth was insistent, and I couldn't bear to hurt Ruth's feelings, so I went. And during our prayer time, God revealed the source of my many illnesses. Using Brandilyn as a conduit, He stripped away that burden and the next morning I awakened in a pain-free, shame-free body.
I have now celebrated eight years of walking in freedom. And I want to share my joy! So I'm doing a dual contest, which means you have two chances to win. Leave a comment here on the blog, and/or go to my
Facebook Page and leave a comment on my blog announcement post. For every 30 comments, I will give away a copy of my recently reprinted Mountain Lake Series, pictured below. I'd love to send out a dozen copies, so please send your friends, family, and strangers on the street to the blog or my Facebook page! Celebrate with me! God is GOOD!!!
God bless you muchly as you journey with Him! ~Kim
Wow Kim! It's amazing how God works!! I'm excited to join in the celebration with you!! Our God still works miracles!!! :-D
ReplyDeleteRemember the month I called you and you were "ice skating" across the parking lot? Indeed, Catherine, God is good!
ReplyDeletewow...god is amazing...thanks for sharing, kim.
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ReplyDeleteWhat an amazing story, Kim! God is so wonderful!
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Kim, what a great story! Thank you for sharing.
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That is a wonderful story of God's blessings.
ReplyDelete~Brittany
God is good!
ReplyDeleteCongrats, Kim! I'm so thankful that God healed you and gave you freedom to walk without a cane! :) May He continue to bless you in unexpected ways.
ReplyDelete~Andrea Cox
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I just finished reading "From a Distance" and found it a delightful read. Rejoice with you to hear you are now walking without a cane. May God be glorified in all you do. I look forward to reading more from Tamera Alexander.
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God is Good! We too have witnessed miracles these last 5 weeks as God healed Mom one step at a time, and is still working. But, God is Good even when He isn't healing physically. We have had numerous tragic accidents with loss of lives in our extended communities these same 5 weeks, where God has worked other miracles than healing. Would love to win this series, Kim
ReplyDeleteLove your story, Kim!! So thankful you are in such good health now...and able to write beautiful and inspiring books for us!!
ReplyDeleteAm so looking forward to reading this series!!
Blessings!
Jackie S.
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Praise the Lord for His healing! May you enjoy your time at conference.
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
Wendi
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Kim, I remember that conference and those days of pain and suffering for you. I am soooo glad to see how God has redeemed you back from all of those problems. Wahooooo!
ReplyDeleteI am thankful for your healing, both in body and soul. We have a wonderful God.
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
Pam
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Thank you for sharing this awesome story, it has encouraged and inspired me.
ReplyDeletePlease enter me in the drawing if it's open to international readers.
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Kim, I remember when I first met you when I started dating Larry. You were such a delight to visit with. I was so impressed with your art work, smile and your warm personality. Then I remember years later when you were going through all the health issues - we prayed for you. What an answer to our prayers for your healing! God has definitely used you in so many ways - through your speaking (which is definitely a work of God, right?) and your very gifted writing. I have a hard time putting your books down once I get started! Your Tante Lois has read most of your books at least 2 and 3 times. Thanking God for the ways your books have blessed me and I know many other people. As well as giving Him thanks for your healing so that you are able to do the things you have in the last eight years! Praying for continued blessings upon you, Nancy
ReplyDeleteA beautiful story of God's love and strength. He has blessed you with in so many ways. You are so right -- God is GOOD.
ReplyDeleteOur God is a God of miracles! What an amazing story.
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Kim,
ReplyDeleteI loved the story you shared with us. I too agree, God is so gracious and may He have mercy on all of us.
Have a beautiful and blessed day.
I love hearing what God in and through His people. Really touched my heart. I am thankful He had done so much in and through you. Blessings, Connie Sue
ReplyDeleteKim, I too remember those days, and after, it was all truly a miracle. I loved these books since I first read them. The very first one was what made me fall in love with your writing. I would love to have the new set also. Last few weeks I've been having trouble getting things to post so hope this one does. I miss seeing your smiling face and hearing your specials.
ReplyDeleteWhat an amazing story of a beautiful God-given miracle. I can't wait to read this series!
ReplyDeleteHe is a Glorious Indescribable God!!!
ReplyDeleteI Love your books!!! God Bless You!
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What a beautiful testimony of God's power to heal you! Thank You for sharing. I love your writing style and would love to read this series. I take my books with us (we're missionaries)to Mexico and Nicaragua then pass them on to our translators.
ReplyDeleteThat is an amazing story! Praise God! Thanks for sharing it.
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You are such a blessing, Kim. The glory is given to God! Kathleen
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I'm so happy for you!
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Thank God for prayer and Ms. Ruth.
ReplyDeleteI've seen you here at conference (you're Kim Vogel Sawyer, just the way you felt about Brandilyn *smile*). You are so lovely. I want to grow up to be just like you someday.
Ginger Solomon
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I didn't leave my e-mail
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Congrats!!!!!
ReplyDeleteIt's great to have good Christian friends who care so much!
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