We all have secrets

Secrets are a part of everyone's life. They can be personal secrets or secrets held within the family. In Scripture, we learn that only the truth can set us free (John 8:32). In this episode, Twanna shares one of her deepest secrets that held her captive for many years until she learned that true forgiveness only comes through confession and accepting God's forgiveness. 

0:42 In this episode, Twanna opens up by sharing how this topic is different from the others because it is more personal and not often discussed within Christianity. 

0:54 Secrets are a part of everyone's life, and at times some families have secrets kept within the family for years, shares Twanna. 

1:34 Twanna confesses to getting pregnant as a teenager. 

2:07 Twanna shares how her father passed away about a year before she got pregnant.

3:11 After Twanna confessed to her mother; there was no further conversation about what happened. 

4:19 Without knowing how far along in her pregnancy she was, Twanna's family drove her to an abortion clinic. 

5:00 After the abortion, the family continued with life as usual, as if that never happened. 

6:05 While it remained a secret among the family, Twanna recognized the decision caused a strong sense of guilt that was a part of every aspect of her life. 

6:29 Romans 11:29 revealed to hear that God could still use her.

6:59 The intent of sharing this is to recognize a segment of wounded people and let them know there is hope in Jesus. 

7:47 Twanna closes in prayer. 

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