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"Susan DeFace Washington is the real deal. She is one of the most powerful, heartwarming, spirit filled speakers we have been blessed to hear. Women of all ages were blessed by her testimony and her message of hope, forgiveness and God's redeeming love for all people no matter the circumstances in your past or present situation. We have had many speakers for our Women's Events at First Baptist Church Carrollton and I can honestly say Susan ranks as one of the most outstanding speakers we have had."

- Beverly Anderson, Women's Ministry Coorinator for First Baptist Church of Carrollton

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"I have practiced criminal law for over twenty years, as both a prosecutor and defense attorney, and I have witnessed up-close the devastating consequences of drug addiction. Prison has a way of getting your attention, and yet, I have seen many disingenuous and counterfeit “jailhouse conversions” in desperate attempts to game the system and receive leniency. I can assure you, there is nothing fake or phony about Susan and her relationship with, and devotion to, Jesus Christ.

Through faith and perseverance, she has found transforming freedom and undeniable peace and purpose. Susan is the real deal and she possesses a compelling life story and inspiring testimony of God’s unconditional love, saving grace and redemptive power."

- Joe Shearin, Criminal Defense Attorney

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We recently had Susan DeFace Washington come and speak at our monthly ladies group at our church. After speaking with Susan to learn more about her story, I couldn’t wait to have her present to our ladies.

When the day finally came, Susan brought her support team, Power Point, and an infectious spirit. Susan was very open and willing to share her story. Her transparency gave us a glimpse into her world that began with pain, lies, and sadness but ends in the victory and joy that can only come from having a relationship with our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
Her story communicated so many things in such a short time. Her story communicates the power of hope, forgiveness, and how nothing we can do will separate us from the love of Jesus.

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"I have had the opportunity to hear Susan DeFace Washington speak on more than one occasion. After hearing her story, all I could think was that it was one of the most courageous testimonies I have ever heard. She is living proof of God’s power and grace."

- Randy Smith of First Baptist Church of Allen

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Monday

Jan162012

An Invitation from Wilshire Baptist Church

Susan Washington

Yesterday was a powerful day as I spoke at Kelly and Charles Secker‘s Sunday School Class at Wilshire Baptist Church. I can’t wait to see the video. Each time as I prepare to speak I pray for God’s words to speak through me and for my words to fall to the ground. My pastor always prays that before his sermons and I think it is a good prayer because I certainly want God to be heard and to be glorified : HE transformed, restored, and healed my life. Because of HIS grace and mercy I am clean, sober, and healthy today.

Kelly did a beautiful job introducing me and as I watched her from my vantage point memories of us as school age friends started to ricochet through my mind: Cheerleading, Water Skiing. I remember once we went to her lake house on Texoma and skied in February!!! We both LOVED to ski so much we didn’t care about the freezing water. But when it was my turn I couldn’t take it and had her swing the boat around so I could ski straight onto the beach which was all rocks, I was less concerned about falling onto rocks then re-emerging in those freezing waters.!! : )))) Endless hours of tumbling in her front yard as we took a break from watching the 1976 Olympics with aspirations to be the next Nadia J Then the night we went out and Kelly met her future husband Charles, they started dating after that evening. All the memories brought a smile to my face and then it was time for me to get up and share.

Many of you know my story by now so I won’t go into that but I hope you will watch the clips we put up. I am never sure how I did but always so hopeful that the message of hope was relayed and that I connected with my audience. From the reaction of the class after I was done I do believe God touched them in some way. Many people came up to me and gave me a hug thanking me for sharing. That always means so much to me. I forgot to really talk about my website and book but that is okay. Next time at the suggestion of both Melanie and Kurt I was advised to have cards made to hand out when I speak so others can reach me. Melanie made an excellent point that some people may want to talk to me but not in front of all their friends and that makes perfect sense. It is good to have two voices (Mel and Kurt) that have media backgrounds. I feel so very blessed. I hope you enjoy this clip from Kelly. It meant so much to me : )

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