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Thank you for reading my testimony. However, since writing it, the posted version has been edited. My sweet wife was offended by the content containing my involvement in "streaking." It has been removed out of respect. It was unnecessary and defiling of our marriage. I was wrong. I hope you understand.

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Wow Dr Phinney

Your story n mine r so much alike, I graduated n 78 (barley) left home (Tennessee) went to coco Beach FL. Joined a rock n roll band legacy, n boy it was on.....but GOD hey Dr Phinney if you have time go on YouTube type n least of these mark smith. Purple cross is the album we recorded n 2005 but I fell hard a year after we recorded the album we'll n e ways I love you n your testimony.

I cut my teeth on deep purple n Blackfoot n Skynyrd b safe

My friend

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Awesome! Send me the YouTube link, and I will take a look. Love you, brother.

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WOW... everyday brother...I learn more and more about you and your journey. Your training thus far has me excited more than ever. I look forward to returning from our vacation.

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Thank you Dr. Phinney I am very blessed by your wisdom and honesty.

The dark places in our lives how great God's love for us to be so loving and patient he is. He totally understand how looking for love and exeptance can take us so far from him.

Never to far once he indwells us.

I am thankful that while we where sinners he died for us.

Blessings to you and your lovely wife.

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As we both know, some moments are darker than others. My experience is that the darkener things get, the brighter the light of Jesus. However, that is easier said than done.

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Thank you for your candor, Stephen. It strengthens others in their walk.

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You are welcome. Every believer has a story, and it should be told.

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BTW, I just "happened" to come across this short video of Alice Cooper discussing his salvation...

https://www.facebook.com/reel/187948424153535

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That makes it clear. Some of the most horrific deviant sinners can receive the Holy Spirit if they are under conviction. I am one of them! I praise Jesus often for Vence's salvation in Christ.

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Thanks for sharing. Interesting how we walked down similar paths!

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You should tell your story in a post. I would love to read it.

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