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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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Jun292012

My First Published Article:) It's a little bittersweet but God is Good

Susan Washington

Below is my first published article. It's a little bittersweet but God is Good and I know he will bring good from this . As always I am claiming Romans 8:28 and Genesis 50:20 for my life. I wanted to share this with those of you who couldn't get a Wylie paper. Hopefully this was a good start in trying to honor Alexis and glorify God through all things :))

Romans 8:28

New King James Version (NKJV)

²⁸And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose.

Genesis 50

New King James Version (NKJV)

²⁰But as for you, you meant evil against me; but God meant it for good, in order to bring it about as it is this day, to save many people alive.

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Your choices are unheard of. Alexis would laugh and be surprised not one bit and honored beyond words. Your choice to write your article, your Alexis story, for the Wylie newspaper is a superlative one. God is Glorified by your faithful and constant, every which way you turn, revelling in His Strength, Joy and Love that He gives you each day to continue to walk on ~ sometimes quite literally ~ and offer very real
healing to the broken~hearted. We are everywhere.

...and Alexis' survivors, her Off~spring; your family, who need you to love them as much as ever ~ if not more...to remind them to laugh and embrace the Life that their Heavenly Father bestowed upon them and wants them to live...as do you.

As the Owls each night, it takes some days to lift your spirits back to elation and to
remember that Alexis wants so much too for you and each of you to experience all
the Good that Life on Earth can muster. O! From the tiniest grain of hope, of faith...of permission to carry on to Glorify God and to memorialize ways that remember Alexis.

Every choice you make to share Alexis' story and to help your heart heal is the best one.

June 29, 2012 |

Patti Gilpin

Your love and compassion for others lifts you and all who know you to such joy and strength. The way you so unselfishly share your hopes, fears, dreams, triumphs and tragedies, are such an example of God's love and the trust and hope we sometimes forget we have. Please keep encouraging me and all who listen to your your heartfelt words. Thank you!

July 2, 2012 |

Venetia Gentzler

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