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Compelled - Christian Stories & Testimonies
#85 Controlled by Alcohol. Redeemed by Christ. - Wendy Zaeringer
Sep 3, 2024
Wendy Zaeringer shares her profound journey from a troubled childhood filled with substance abuse to a life redeemed by faith. She opens up about the chaos of her youth, including a significant arrest related to drugs. Wendy discusses how the turning point came when she started reading the Bible, which ignited her spiritual awakening. Her story highlights the transformative power of community support, the role of prayer in recovery, and the importance of surrendering to Christ as she embraces a new life filled with hope and purpose.
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- Wendy's tumultuous childhood, marked by emotional abandonment and rebellion, set the stage for her struggles with addiction and self-destruction.
- Through her mother's conversion to Christianity and witnessing a stable family, Wendy began to seek spiritual truth and healing in her life.
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Wendy's Troubled Childhood
Wendy grew up in a dysfunctional family, marked by her parents' divorce and emotional abandonment. After her parents separated, her mother hired a live-in maid who became Wendy's primary caregiver, exacerbating her feelings of isolation. With no strong religious influence in her home, Wendy found herself gravitating toward various friendships and influences outside her family. Eventually, a visit to her relatives in New Orleans introduced her to the gospel, sparking her interest in Christianity, but she struggled to find solid answers, leading her further away from faith.
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