Cara Shine grew up as the only Jewish child in her area where antisemitic bullying left her feeling rejected not only by peers, but also by Jesus. Her perspective shifted years later during the terrifying Beltway sniper attacks. Overwhelmed by fear, a simple prayer offered by a colleague opened her heart to Jesus' love. Cara describes her awe and joy as she came to know and fall in love with the one true Jesus, her Jewish Messiah. This story of redemption offers profound hope, particularly as we celebrate the miracle of Easter.
Verses referenced: Isaiah 41:10; Genesis 50:20; Matt 22:38-40
03:44 Growing Up Jewish
05:23 Bus Bullying Scars
09:09 Sniper Fear Begins
13:17 Hallway Prayer Moment
19:36 Telling Husband Jeff
24:20 Words in Red and Shema
26:03 Forgiveness Breakthrough
26:39 Telling Her Parents
37:54 “It would be enough”
Connect with Cara: CaraShine.com
Cara's Book: The Hallway Miracle
Connect with Kelly: KellyHall.org
Free 31 Day Devotional: Held in the Wilderness
Redemptive Wrestling Bible story series:
- 1) How do I heal when I’m angry at God?
- 2) How do I cultivate hope during seasons of disappointment?
- 3) How do I follow God when it’s hard?
- 4) How do I walk through suffering without giving up on God?
- 5) How do I pray through a crisis? (pt1)
- 6) How do I pray through a crisis? (pt2)
- 7) How do I trust God when He hurts my feelings?
- 8) How do I trust God when I’m depleted or overwhelmed?
Hope for the Weary Series:
- https://kellyhall.org/podcast/episode-11-hope-for-the-weary-from-a-tsunami-part-3/
- https://kellyhall.org/podcast/episode-38-hope-for-the-weary-from-the-wilderness-part-4/
- https://kellyhall.org/podcast/episode-07-hope-for-the-weary-from-a-mountaineering-crisis-part-2/
- https://kellyhall.org/podcast/episode-06-hope-for-the-weary-from-a-boat-accident-part-1/