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Testimonies
Listed below are a few of the hundreds of testimonies that we have collected to give you more insight into Joyshop and its effectiveness.
To God be the glory!
Parent of middle schooler
Dear Anita, I have 2 sons in middle school … Both of my boys were at the middle school retreat that you spoke at and they both spoke very highly of you. I wanted to personally take the time to say thank you to you. I firmly believe in letting people know when, through their obedience to the call of God on their lives, they make a difference in someone’s life. Ever since that retreat, my son has been reading his Bible EVERY DAY before he goes to bed. I know that this will make an eternal difference in his life and all that God has for him. I wanted to be sure to tell you how grateful his father and I are that you were obedient in your message to all those kiddos at that retreat. So please know that you have made a difference! Blessings to you in your personal life, your ministry, and ALL that you put your hands to!! I pray that you prosper in every way in Jesus’ name! Blessings and have a wonderful day!
Viewers from Right Now Media
“Our small group just finished your JoyShop sessions … We have been transformed into daily Bible readers and motivated to spend quiet time with God every morning! Thank you!!!!” Vicki A.
“Thank you for sharing your story. I logged on to the RightNow Media site this morning hoping to find a study that would speak to me. I have been a Christian for 20 years and I love the LORD, but find myself in a dry and empty place right now. I feel distant from God and doing all the ‘right’ things is leaving me void of how I think I should feel. I was drawn to the title of the study “Seeking God First”. I listened to your first session and wow did it hit me in my heart and mind … I am so thankful that God spoke to you in such a personal way that you had to share His heart for us with everyone.” Sally G.
“Our church uses RightNow Media. This summer I spent some time on it looking for a great study to do with a small group … I checked out a lot of studies and when I came across this study I was sold! Anita absolutely spoke to my heart and I knew without a doubt that this was the study God wanted me to share. I am starting tomorrow morning, and have eleven women signed up to come. God is working here!” Julie B.
“I cannot describe in words how much this study has helped me. I have done many, many Bible studies, mostly Beth Moore and Priscilla Shirer over some 20 years … but this study is a must for all!! I have shared with everyone how much this study has meant to me … I feel so strongly that God wants me to continue leading this study until I run out of ladies to lead!” Anita S
“I can’t tell you how the videos spoke to me. I am looking forward to sharing the series with the life group.”
From a retired pastor
Jr. and Sr. High Students
“Thank you so much for coming to our school. Before you came I was kind of a luke warm Christian. Because of you, I am going to read my Bible every day! My dad is actually a pastor. I loved your sermon and story. Thank you!”
“Thank you so much! I’ve never written a letter to God, but I did today.”
“Thank you so much for sharing with me. You have changed my life forever. You have done more than you’ll every know!”
“Thank you! You helped me figure out how to seek God again!”
“Your workshop has made me want to get closer to God. I am going to start getting up earlier for devotions. I am excited to start the 21 Day Challenge!”
Teacher
“We LOVED having you in chapel. I received such positive feedback from both students and faculty about how much they appreciated hearing your story. We so deeply appreciate your being willing to come and share with us. It had a huge impact on our student body. Thank you for your ministry to us!”
YEARS LATER.....
“Today during my quiet time you came to my mind. Recently getting into the Word has been a struggle. The busyness of life has gotten the better of me in recent months and I have been spending so little time reading God’s Word. Your story came to my mind. It reminded me how God’s Word is like letters written personally to each of us and how devastating it must be for Him if we aren’t reading them and how everything we could possibly need can be found in His letters for us. I just wanted to say thank you, thank you for sharing your story!! It has made an impact on so many including myself.” from a young male adult remembering from time past
CHRISTIAN SCHOOL
“One of the possible dangers of the Christian school for kids is that the Bible becomes another academic subject, not the life-changing and life-orienting Word of God that it is. Enter Anita Keagy – she breathed new life into the spiritual lives of our students, giving them a fresh vision of the Bible and its importance for Christians. Her transparency with students gave her messages an authenticity that is important for young people today if they are going to internalize our words. They didn’t just hear about God and the Bible – they saw and experienced it through her sharing, both in chapels and in the classrooms. In the aftermath of Spiritual Emphasis Week, many students reported a renewed commitment to not only reading the Bible in their personal lives, but really studying it and making it a part of who they are." Pastor Jim Terwilliger - Director of Spiritual Development at MeadowBrook Christian School