I was born into a Christian home. My father was very strict and I had difficulty separating the image of my earthly father from God the Father. The church we attended was also rigid and did not include for me a concept of Grace. I felt I had to earn my way to heaven by doing good works.

When I moved away from home, I took part in the Charismatic renewal prayer group. It was there that I felt the love of Christ for the first time. I began to know him as my personal Savior and started to trust Him with my life.