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of my direction. Every week, I would work on one chapter, then
on Sunday – guess what the pastor talked about. Yes, you got
it, EXACTLY what I was working on about myself. This went on
throughout the whole book with not one different subject from the
book.
This book and my circumstances helped me to realize that being
abandoned or rejected was not so devastating after all. And
God at the end of His program for me at that time gave me back my
heart. I’ve been protecting my heart so much with such a
barrier up that I could not feel a thing. I was given by Him
the gift of taking a chance on getting hurt in order to experience
love again. At this point, I never became addicted again.
Crack might be one of the worst, but to anyone with any addiction,
whether it’s food, pot alcohol (which is a drug), or anything else
that you must do or idolize someone, or take part of – and you can’t
honestly manage your life – it is serious! You are addicted
and are heading into dangerous and demonic territory, strife, and
pain. Only 1 out of 1000 serious crack addicts make it.
The rest are either dead, going to die or still out there. It
is the
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lloneliest and humiliating life. I remember several times when
God had to have kept my heart beating when I should have been dead.
Fortunately now, I have chosen not to go there, and it has been a long
time. I don’t count the days or years, and I’m not incapable
of doing it again, but I know it would be temporary. I would
just discover once again why I would not want to do it. Praise
the Lord. I hope this has helped you out there.
Tad went through many trials even after dealing with recovery.
A new life began for him, and he was
put on an "advanced course" to catch up with the rest of the mature,
strong Christian men. This
includes dealing with pride, low self-esteem problems, getting
centered in his beliefs, going through the longest school of
ministry at his church (two years) - and graduated with only half of
the class remaining.
Tad submitted to several Pastors, some still very close friends. Many
persecutions have come from peers who were taught to judge and not
love has strengthened Tad. He is not afraid to confront anyone
and tell it like it is, but he's kind about it. He had to deal
with his pride and still has to cope with it at times. He's
come a long way and is surrounded by people who love him and look
out for him.
Tad knows one thing... God will continue what He started with this
ministry, and no man will
stop it. Over anything else, this one thing has become very
obvious! WARRIOR looks forward to reaching more people more
than ever before. WARRIOR has big dreams and God is going to
fulfill them - just like He backed David! Come watch and
see.... and enjoy the music too!
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