Meeting Dwight Nelson

Testimony★★★★

I was exposed to something that changed my life forever at Columbia Union College. During a worship service, I heard Dwight Nelson speak about being beautifully and wonderfully made by God. This message resonated with me deeply as someone who felt ‘gross’ and unwanted due to my physical differences.

Also attributed to: Dwight K. Nelson

Ayer, Jim; Nelson, Janice, “No Excuses” (AudioVerse teaching 28356).

The point

A personal testimony about a life-changing encounter with Dwight Nelson at Columbia Union College, where the speaker felt affirmed and valued despite physical differences.

Scripture

Psalm 139:14

Audience

AdultsYouth

Tone

Uplifting · Convicting

To tell aloud

about 1 min · 49 words

Subjects

Faith Identity God's Love Self-Worth Divine Purpose Inspiration Self-Perception Creation

▶ Heard on AudioVerse: Ayer, Jim; Nelson, Janice — “No Excuses” ↗

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