By Julie & Mitch Kelly
Julie and Mitch Kelly have gone through a refining fire.
They lost jobs, a home, material possessions and dignity. But worst of all,
Mitch almost lost his life. Raised to walk by faith, Julie had stepped away
from God. Mitch never knew God. But when life poured fire over them, they found
out who really loved them, and that they had a second chance at life.
Their story touched me in both a personal way and as a reader.
With honesty and open hearts, they shared how they moved from selfish ambition
to stand in the presence of God as his saved servants. I know Julie and Mitch and
many times prayed for them as Mitch’s health declined. I sat by his mom as she
told us their circumstances and asked us to pray. To see how God touched their
lives filled me with joy. As a reader, I
was reminded that everyday there are people who suffer and search, and when
they seek the Father, they'll understand the power and love of God.
Read the brief account of Mitch and Julie’s journey to
faith. You’ll find it both uplifting and a beautiful painting of the Lord’s
love.