Testimony
Several years ago, a very close friend of mine, Eva, strung together a bracelet for me made from glass beads she had picked up on a trip to Alaska. Every time that I wore that bracelet, I was reminded of the thoughtfulness of my dear friend. One morning as I read my bible, I looked at my wrist and thought of my friend. I breathed a word of prayer for her. I reflected on how often I was reminded of my friend just by looking at my bracelet. I prayed, "Lord what if each time that I looked at my wrist I thought of one of your promises?" The Spirit took hold of that thought and what came next was my first bracelet "The Beaded Word, Life of Christ".

The bracelet evolved and became a summary of the birth, life, and death of our Lord Christ. The colors used in the bracelet represent those events that unfolded. Other bracelets followed and before long, I was ministering to small women's groups through invitations to see my bracelets. Many people purchase bracelets for themselves but end up giving them away. What a blessing! People choose to give away what they have bought for themselves because the message is so powerful that it creates in them a need to share it with others. "Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will never pass away." Matthew 24:35

God speaks to us about his power, love, compassion, and guidance in His word. His word is truth. Jesus said, "I am the way, the truth and the life…". How often has a friend come to you in need? We try to guide and counsel to the best of our ability through our knowledge based on personal experiences. However, how many times have you questioned your counsel? When you lead your friends by the word of God, you walk in truth. You are giving credit to the author of life and it is His words that will encourage your friend in need. You don't need to reach out with a bracelet, key chain, book mark, or any other novelty. You just need to "reach out". The Beaded Word bracelets are not to be used as talismans. They are just meant to serve as reminders.