Kristen's Story

Kristen Anderson thought she had the picture perfect life until strokes of gray dimmed her outlook on life. Once a happy child, Kristen’s world darkened after three friends and her grandmother died within two years. Still reeling from these losses, she was raped by a friend she thought she could trust. She soon spiraled into a depression that didn't seem to have an end. Then, on a cold January night at the age of 17, Kristen attempted suicide by laying down on a set of railroad tracks near her parents home. She was run over by 33 freight train cars at 50 mph, and both of her legs were severed, but miraculously, she survived!! Read more..

Our April 13th event was a success!!

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"Life, In Spite of Me", Now Available in Stores!!
Written by: Kristen Jane Anderson with Tricia Goyer

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He reached down from heaven and rescued me;  he drew me out of deep waters. He led me to a place of safety;  he rescued me because he delights in me.  - Psalm 18:16,19

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Jeremiah 29: 11, 13

For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart. Jeremiah 29:11,13

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