31 Stories To Build Your Faith - A Daily Devotional

<p>A life in front of the camera was filled with pressure and often unreasonable expectations from others. Sometimes it was a boss the viewing audience or a relationship.</p><p></p><p>During my twenty-plus years in television I came to realize the monumental role God played in keeping me both grounded and sane. I learned so much in my walk with Him and I am reminded daily of God's presence in my life. Our relationship began at age 8 when I followed my sister down the aisle as she gave her life to Christ.</p><p></p><p>LaVern was my older sister and I just wanted to follow her. I'm glad I did. Growing up I always considered myself a good Christian but never experienced a relationship that depended solely on God. That changed during my years in college and later a marriage that ended in divorce. The challenges that came from a bad marriage and trying to raise a child in it</p><p>made me connect with God in ways I never knew were possible. I began to discover God for myself and began to trust Him much like a child discovering something for the first time. It was so exciting.</p><p></p><p>My journey was fun full of surprises and of course had many lessons along the way. The more I began to trust God the more my faith grew. It's still growing today and it's that faith I want to share with you now.</p><p></p><p>Yvonne Lewis was born in Tulsa Oklahoma. She graduated from the University of Oklahoma with a degree in Journalism and spent thirty years in radio</p><p>and television. Yvonne returned to school and in 2012 obtained a Master's of Divinity from Phillips Theological Seminary. In 2017 she graduated from</p><p>Langston University with a Master's of Science degree in counseling. Yvonne is a licensed professional therapist specializing in the treatment of</p><p>trauma. She is a gifted speaker and anointed woman of God who shares her time and talents abroad.</p>