DALLAS, Dec. 9, 2014 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- No child dreams of growing up and becoming a drug addict, an alcoholic, or an inmate – certainly not author and ministry founder, Teresa Kemp. From a life of addiction that stemmed from sexual abuse as a child to becoming a leading ambassador for the Kingdom of God, Kemp shares her inspirational journey in her new book, Forever Changed: A Story of God's Transforming Power (Brown Christian Press).
Arrested and facing up to 40 years in prison, Kemp's life was changed while behind bars thanks to the power and guidance of Jesus Christ. Now, as the founder of Breaking Chains International, Inc., she ministers to prisoners and travels to Africa to spread joy and love using the power of the gospel.
"I didn't think of myself as spending three years in prison, instead I like to think of it as time spent in a Bible school with a good security system," said Kemp.
In Forever Changed, Kemp openly reveals her damaged life that was created from the emotional pain of abuse and addiction at a young age. She then goes on to show the revelation of light and love found in a situation she considers to be rock bottom, an awareness that led her to redemption and salvation in Jesus Christ.
Arthelene Rippy, host of Homekeepers (Christian Television Network) said, "I have never read such a powerful testimony, it is a story that must be told. You can't put it down; very powerful."
Kemp uses her testimony to inspire others and bring a positive light into the lives of those who see only darkness. The words and stores shared in the book will give hope to those who are struggling to escape their own demons. They will also inspire readers to go out and minister for God.
Forever Changed: A Story of God's Transforming Power is just one of the tools that Kemp plans to use to help lead others away from a path of personal destruction similar to her own. She humbly shares her own experiences to guide readers toward a path of redemption. Her mission is to spread the word that "once an addict, always an addict" is simply not true, while reinforcing the message that through Jesus Christ any life can be transformed…or forever changed.
For more information, visit www.ForeverChangedBook.com.
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