Stories of hope

I’m 64 years old now, and I gave my life to Jesus when I was 54. For nearly 40 years, I was addicted to drugs—mainly crack cocaine. Though I was raised in a Christian home, I rejected faith early on. I started using marijuana and alcohol at 16, then moved on to using and selling cocaine by 19.

Last year was probably one of the toughest years I’ve been through in quite a while. In a four month time span, our beloved family dog passed away from cancer, my long-time job was eliminated and I was sent to a different division at the company, then my mother passed away suddenly, and I resigned at work. Life felt like it was spinning out of control and I could do nothing to stop it. However, through the grace of God, a lot of tears and questioning, plus a TON of prayer, I made it through the darkest moments. I am beyond grateful for WBGL and the consistent connection to prayer, worship music, and encouragement to find peace during the pain and confusion of life.

The day I truly believed God was real and truly felt his love and will never forget. I was sitting at a stoplight not to far from work crying as I had done many mornings. Jeremy Camp’s “Take this out of my hands,” was playing on your station. The volume went up on its own during the chorus of that song. I truly believe that was God speaking through your music ❤️ and he still does. Thank you!

After a long, difficult week, I found myself on my way to work this morning, listening to WBGL, when I caught the end of a segment about the book The Body Keeps the Score. As I listened, I felt a strong sense that God wanted me to hear it. I couldn’t shake the feeling that this moment was orchestrated and that the message wasn’t a coincidence. With that thought in mind, I felt compelled to share my story with you.

I just want to say thank you. I was going to school to become a Medical Assistant and listening to WBGL saw me through that time. I would listen while I was studying and doing my research. I graduated and I am doing well. I love this station! God bless you all.

I just felt so sad I didn’t even want to get up. As I was lying in my bed, then the song “Jesus Cries” played then right after that song was “Fear is a Liar.” I was comforted by those songs and then “The Truth” played, then a bunch of other comforting songs played. It wasn’t just songs to me, it really helped my heart and gave me the strength to get up. I just want to thank WBGL so much, you guys really help me in the down times.

I am deeply grateful to all for the impact you make on both the elderly and the young.

After losing my mother-in-law, my husband, my brother, a close friend, and a friend’s mother…The music and truly inspiring people who work at your station reminded me that God was with me through it all. Thank you!