The Twenty Year Suitcase

WINGS started while I was still at Circileville Bible College(now Ohio Christian University) the second time.  In '79 I graduated the first time with a Bible Diploma, equivalent of an Assoc. Degree, in Bible, with a consentration in Christian Education.  The second time around, '91 - '93, I was finishing my Bachelor's in Christian Ministry and preparing for ordination.

The idea of "women in need growing strong" - the acronym for WINGS had been swirling in my head at night for months.  I was a woman that God was helping to heal and grow strong.  I began to put the idea out there.  Galion CCCU church invited me to do a women's weekend retreat.  WINGS: Women In Need Growing Strong was launched.

Twenty year later, I realize that only certain layers have healed.  Underneath, in my emotional suitcase, are more layers that await His touch.  Sobbing, while sitting with 8,000 other Women of Faith in Pittsburgh last weekend, I felt some of the deeper layers begging for attention.

Suitcase in hand...Jesus, help me start unpacking again.