Barbara Gingerich

I left the Amish, my hometown in KY, and my family in 2006. I had a really rough start. I couldn't find a job and I wasn't happy, than one day one of my friends gave me Joe and Esther Keim's phone number it took me about two weeks to gather enough courage to call them but I finally did. They offered to give me a home until I get on my feet they also helped me find a job. One night in November of 2006 I was sitting in my apartment all by myself starting to get lonely when Esther came downstairs with her Bible, (this was the first time I ever looked inside an English Bible). Esther introduced me to the Lord. She read Romans 5; 6-9 and Romans 10: 8-13 and that is when when I finally understood God a little better.

After finding out that there is a Bible written in a language that I could actually understand, I started reading it and I was truly happy. I felt like I had finally found what I was looking for.

When I was in the Amish, my family and friends were always pushing me to get baptized, but because part of their baptism is to promise to always stay Amish, I felt like I wasn't ready, so after I left, it became a habit for me to always say that I wasn't ready to get baptized, but after talking to Joe the other night, I realized that by refusing to get baptized I was refusing to give all of my heart to Jesus.

I now realize that God is not satisfied with just a piece of my heart he wants all of it. I've decided that its time for me to let go of the past and start a new chapter in my life. I face new challenges every day so prayers are always appreciated. May God Bless everyone.

--Barbara Gingerich

^{This Testimony has been published with permission from the owner.}

"Joe and Esther, it surely was good to have you with us two weeks ago! We love the two of you very much, you are precious to us. Your presentation was EXCELLENT! It makes us proud, like parents! The spirit of both of you is so sweet-it is easy to tell that you love the Lord with all your hearts. How wonderful, and praise the Lord!"

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