Lea

Dear Cheryl,
I am shocked at the persecution you have experienced by others who call themselves Christians. They are in the dark and afraid of the true working of the Holy Spirit in women. I also have experienced much persecution for wanting to participate in ministry and/or for allowing the Lord to work through me. Due to having been raised in a dual culture, both American Indian and non-Indian, I have experienced jealousy primarily from men, for being an educated woman and for wanting to participate in ministry. I have almost given up participating in public ministry because I have been silenced by jealousy, racism, and other types of persecutions. I applaud your courage to stand strong and am going to continue to allow the Lord to use me in whatever capacity He chooses to glorify His name.