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Jul 5
25 m

Beauty from Ashes: A Story of God's Good...

Living on the Edge
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Do you believe that God is good? That He really has your best interests in mind? In this special message guest speaker, Ryan Ingram, addresses this vital topic as he interviews his mom Theresa. She shares her inspiring testimony of becoming a Christian, and how she navigated through painful circumstances by trusting in the unfailing goodness of God.

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From Despair to Deliverance:

Theresa's early life was marked by loneliness and a dysfunctional family. Her dreams were shattered when her husband abandoned her and their twin infant sons. Feeling "left with nothing," she found hope through a godly boss and, at 25, accepted Jesus as her Savior.

Finding Refuge and Intimacy in Christ:

Supported by others, Theresa learned to love God's Word and prayer. She experienced God's consistent presence through unexpected help and answered prayers, including her marriage to Chip. Ryan highlights his mother's deep devotion to prayer, an intimacy born from desperation. Theresa's life serves as a testament to Romans 8:28, proving that God works all things for good.

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About Theresa Ingram

Theresa Ingram has a passion to see women transformed as they learn to see themselves as Christ sees them. Theresa has taught and mentored women in the local church for over 25 years. She is a graduate of Fairmont State University, the mother of four grown children & 12 grandchildren, and resides in San Jose, California, with her husband Chip.

About Ryan Ingram

Ryan Ingram is the pastor of Awakening Church, founded in September 2012 with a passion to awaken this generation to new life in Jesus. He is a graduate of Moody Bible Institute in Chicago and has pursued additional study at Moody Theological Seminary. Ryan and his wife, Jenny, have three children and live in California.

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